Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Drawstring Hobobag - Free Pattern

Drawstring HoboBag

Materials
(MC) Red Heart Super Saver White, about half a regular skein
(CC) Worsted Weight Yarn Purple, a small ball
Crochet Hook G
4 grommets 1/4” size
2 wooden beads
yarn needle

Abbreviations
sc = single crochet 4dcpop = popcorn stitch using 4 dc
sk = skip dc = double crochet
sp = space INC = increase
tr = triple stitch 3INC = work 3 stitches in same stitch
ch = chain BLO = back loops only
sl st = slip stitch rnd(s) = round(s)
rep = repeat st = stitch

Pattern
Special Instructions: work 1st sc of each row into same st as sl st. This counts as 1 sc for that rnd.

BAG:
With CC, ch 16
Row 1: work sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc across.
Row 2: ch 1, turn. Sc across.
Rows 3-16: rep Row 2
You should have a square shape.
Now we begin our rounds.
Rnd 1: Ch1, turn. work 14 sc down edge of rows, work 3INC in corner stitch, work 14 sc into opposite edge of foundation ch. Work 3INC in corner stitch, work 14 sc down edge, 3INC in corner stitch, 14 sc, 3INC, join with sl st to first st of this rnd.
Rnd 2: ch 1, BLO, sc around, join with sl st.
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st.
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc, (work 4dcPOP in next st, sc in next 3) 12 times around, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st.
Rnd 5: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st, FO
Join MC with sl st to last st of CC
Rnd 7: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st
Rnd 8: ch 1, sc (sc in BLO of next st, sc in next 3) 12 times around, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st.
Rnd 9: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st, FO
Join CC with sl st to last st of MC
Rnd 10: ch 1, sc, * (tr into Front loop left unworked in Rnd 8, leaving sc on rnd 10 left unworked), sc in next 3. rep from * 12 times around, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st, FO
Join MC with sl st to last st of CC
Rnd 11-13: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st
Rnd 14: ch 1, sc (sc in BLO of next st, sc in next 3) 12 times around, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st.
Rnd 15: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st, FO
Join CC with sl st to last st of MC
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc, * (tr into Front loop left unworked in Rnd 8, leaving sc on rnd 10 left unworked), sc in next 3. rep from * 12 times around, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st, FO

Join MC with sl st to last st of CC
Rnd 17-19: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st.
FO
Join CC with sl st to last st of MC
Rnd 20-21: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st.
Rnd 22: ch 1, sc, (work 4dcPOP in next st, sc in next 3) 12 times around, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st.
Rnd 23-24: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st.
FO
Join MC with sl st to last st of CC
Rnd 25-34: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st.
Rnd 35: ch 1, sc, * (ch 1, sk 1) sc in next 3. rep from * 12 times, sc to end of rnd, join with sl st.
Rnd 36-38: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st, FO
Weave in ends.
Attach grommets to spaces made in rnd 35 using method recommended by grommet manufacturer.

STRING:
With CC, ch 80, FO.
Weave chain through grommets around bag, leaving ends hanging on front side of bag (I tend to choose a side with the joined rnds in the back of the bag)
Slide wooden bead over end of chain, and tie knot on end of chain. Slide bead tightly down over knot. Repeat with other end of chain and bead.



If any errors are found in this pattern, please let me know. Send any comments, suggestions, or corrections to kywildcat98@hotmail.com or send me a message to smscreen on Ravelry.com

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