BLOCK (make 8 Blocks, 4 each with A and B)
Ch 14.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beginning.
Fasten off.
STRAP
With C, ch 51.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Alternating colors and direction of sts, seam 4 Blocks together for front and 4 Blocks together for back.
Seam front and back together around 3 sides, rounding lower corners, to make Bag.
With C, embroider cross stitches across horizontal seams of front and back, and blanket st around top of Bag.
Sew Strap to top sides of Bag. With B, embroider a cross stitch on each end of Strap.
Weave in ends. |
