Cat and Dog Bag by Sharon Braden

Cat and Dog Bag

Crochet
November 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 13 - 9.0 mm
9.0 mm (M/N)
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
English
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I often am asked where I get ideas for new
designs, and just as often I don’t have an answer!
With animal purses I think it started with a picture
of a chicken. The shape of the chicken reminded
me of a purse. From there the ideas just kept
coming and more animals turned into purses. With
the basic techniques given here, I bet you can
figure out a few more yourself. I think a monkey
is next for me!

This is a two for one pattern! A cat and a dog that are very easy to make. It is crocheted using basic single crochet, increases and decreases. The bag is felted in the washing machine and with a minimum of hand stitching becomes a very fun bag to carry.

Recommended yarn: Worsted weight feltable wool (Cascade 220)

Recommended hook size: N

Finished size: about 9”x10” The finished size will vary with the yarn you use and felting time.