May 2, 2010

For Body

Knit Pattern- Cast on 50 stitches across and garter stitch until you get the shape you want. Create random striping pattern. Weave in ends.

For Heart motif- Use red yarn to create a heart motif, and stitch onto the front of the body of the bag. (crochet pattern used)

For strap- CROCHET. Chain 4 in color A, join. 1. Chain 3, and 15 dc into ring, join (16 dc). 2. Join B. Chain 3, and dc into same as join. {2 dc into each dc around} (32 dc). 3. Join C. Chain 3, and dc into next 6 dcs. 3 tr into next dc. dc into next 7 dcs. tr into next dc. Begin join to previous motif by beginning tr in same dc. When 2 loops remain on hook, insert hook into corresponding tr on previous motif. Draw yarn through and complete tr. repeat again in same dc. Join dc in next 7 dcs. Join tr twice in next dc. Tr in same dc. Dc in next 7 dcs. 3 tr in next dc. Join. Fasten off.

Join 16 grannies for a strap. Sew to body of bag.

Sc around the bag in coordinating color.

For closure, using 3 different-sized circles attached to the side of the bag and flipped over the edge.

Sew it together and felt it all!! Hope this works! I’ll let you know. <3