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*Lion Cotton formerly 'Kitchen Cotton'
(Articles #760) is an all-natural, 4-ply worsted-weight yarn of 100% cotton, made in the U.S.
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Hobo Bag
Lion Brand® Lion® Cotton
GAUGE:
4 sts and 8 rows = 1" in garter st. 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 fewer 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH (with straight needles): Row 1 (RS): K. Row 2 (WS): Sl first st as if to p, bring yarn to back between the sts, k to last st, bring yarn to front, sl last st. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat st with straight needles.
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TOTE: Top of First Strap: With straight needles, cast on 16 sts. Work in pat st with straight needles for 6". Inc Row (RS): Keeping to pat, k first st, inc 1 st in next st, k to within last 2 sts, inc 1 st in next st, k last st. Cont in pat st and rep inc row, inc 1 st after first k st and inc 1 st before last k st, every other row 24 times more, end WS -- 66 sts. Place sts on a holder. Top of Second Strap: Work same as Top of First Strap. Place sts on a holder. Join Straps and Body: Next Row (RS): Using circular needles, k 66 sts of First Strap, cast on 18 sts for body, k 66 sts of Second Strap, cast on 18 sts -- 168 sts. Mark beg of rnd. Join and work around in garter st (k 1 rnd, p 1 rnd) for 10" more. Dec Rnd: (K 19, k2tog) 8 times -- 160 sts. P 1 rnd. Dec Rnd: (K 18, k2tog) 8 times -- 152 sts. P 1 rnd. Cont in this manner dec 8 sts every other rnd, having 1 st less between decs on each dec rnd, until 8 sts rem; changing to dpns when necessary. Cut yarn, leaving a long strand to draw through rem 8 sts and secure to WS.
FINISHING: With WS facing, sew top of straps tog invisibly.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
The bottom of the bag made as instructed ended up at my knees when things were put in it and it stretched. The next time I made it, I DID NOT do the "work in pattern stitch 6" and (because of the construction of the handle increases) ended up being a shorter handle which I though was more proportionate. As an unintended consequence, the shoulder strap ends up being wider and thus distributes weight better. I love the swirled design created by the decreases. It is a shame that it is hidden on the bottom. :(
