GAUGE:

Approx 4 sc = 4 inches [10 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Note: Base is formed by working in spiral to diameter of 10". With MC, ch 3 and sl st in first ch to form a circle.

Rnd 1: Work sc 6 times in circle.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc -- 12 sc.

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 18 sc.

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 24 sc. Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 30 sc. Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 36 sc. Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 42 sc. Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 48 sc. Rnd 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around -- 54 sc. Rnd 10: With MC, sc into back loop of each sc around; change to CC on last st, ch 1.

Rnd 11: With CC, sc in each sc around; changing to MC on last st, ch 1.

Rnd 12: With MC, sc in each sc around; changing to CC on last st, ch 1.

Rnd 13: With CC, sc in each sc around; changing to MC on last st, ch 1. Rep Rnds 12 and 13 until 10 rnds of each color have been worked (a total of 20 rnds), ending with CC. Eyelet rnd for drawstring: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1 for skipped space), dc in 3rd st of rnd, *ch 1, skip 1 st and work dc in next st*, rep from * to * to last st, ch 1, skip last st and sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. With CC, ch 1, work 1 rnd sc. With MC, ch 1, work 1 rnd sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

FINISHING

Shoulder Strap: With CC, ch 33. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc to last st, attach MC, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sl st in each st around entire strap working 2 or 3 sl sts into each corner to turn neatly. Fasten off. Placing strap along one side of Bag, sew strap to bottom of Bag at the level of the sc rnd that was worked into back loops and then to the top of Bag below eyelet rnd.

Drawstring: With CC, ch 75. Row 1: Sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 36 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, sl st across to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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