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Yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes, Medium Weight #4 yarn (60% Cotton + 40% Acrylic; 530 yds / 485 m per 8.8 oz / 250 g skein): Cracked Pepper (appx 400 yds).

Materials:
US G/6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Gauge:
16 pattern Sts = 4”, 15 pattern rows = 5”

Size:
Backpack: 28” around (14” flat) x 15.5” tall
Straps: 45 (50, 55, 60, 65)” long

Specialty Stitches & Techniques
BLO = Back Loops Only

Stitch Key: Ch(s) = chain(s), Sc = single crochet, Dc = double crochet, St(s) = stitch(es), Sl St = slip stitch

Notes:
Backpack worked in joined rounds, from the bottom up.
Drawstring worked in rows, and is customized in length based on personal measurements.