Friday 13 February 2015

CINDY Crochet Drawstring Bag FREE PATTERN

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HERE IS A QUICK and EASY pattern for a round drawstring bag using 
the FANS and POSTS stitch pattern.

You can check the blog post about 
HOW TO CROCHET the SWATCH 
for the FANS and POSTS HERE


PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
YARN USED:  HAYFIELD BABY CHUNKY by Sirdar ● 70% Acrylic 30% Nylon ● 3 colours ● Shade 400 WHITE; Shade 412 MINT CHOC; Shade 413 MILKYWAY.
NOTIONS:  7mm Hook, Yarn needle
MEASUREMENT:  Approx Height 9in (23cm); Circumference 17in (43cm)
PATTERN NOTES:  You need to know how to colour change and crochet in the round. 

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms
UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet
dtr = double treble crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over
yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet
FTR = foundationless treble crochet
BL = back loop
blo = back loop only
FL = front loop
flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet
rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet
rtrf = raised treble front

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PATTERN STARTS:

Base of Bag - Increase rnds
Change colour every rnd.  Do not cut yarn each time, carry the colours up the rounds.
Rnd 1:  Magic ring, ch1, 7sc in ring, join with sl st in ch1. (7sts)
Rnd 2:  Ch1, 2sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (14sts)
Rnd 3:  Ch1, *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (21sts)
Rnd 4:  Ch1, *2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (28sts)
Rnd 5:  Ch1, *2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 3sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  (35sts)
Rnd 6:  Ch1, *2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 4sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  (42sts)
Rnd 7:  Ch1, *2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 5sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  (49sts)

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Body of Bag - Fans and Posts stitch
Rnd 1:  Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next st, *skip 2sts, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next st, skip 2sts, 1dc in next 2sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch3.
Change colour every rnd.
Rnd 2:  Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next dc, *skip next 3dc, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next ch1-sp, skip next 3dc, 1dc in next 2dc, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch3.
Rnd 3-8:  Rep Rnd 2.

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Top of Bag - Decrease Rnd
Change colour every rnd.
Rnd 1:  Ch2, dc2tog in next 2sts, *1dc in next 6sts, dc3tog in next 3sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in top of dc2tog.  (49sts)
Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1dc around, join with sl st in ch3.
Rnd 3-4:  Rep Rnd 2.
Do not change colour, continue last rnd with same colour.
Rnd 5:  Ch1, rev sc around, join.  
FASTEN OFF, HIDE ENDS.
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DRAWSTRING (make 2)

Ch80, thread drawstring through last dc rnd, two (2) dc at a time, in opposite direction to each other, tie a knot in the end.

OPTIONAL:

You can line the bag if you wish, and use it as a cosmetic or toiletries bag.

SIZE ADJUSTMENT:

This bag uses multiples of seven (7) stitches.  To make larger bags:
  • Increase the number of total stitches in the base of the bag.  
  • Increase the number of rounds to lengthen the bag.
  • Increase the length of the drawstrings.

SUBSTITUTE YARNS:  

Use any yarn and recommended hook.  Adjusting number of stitches and rounds accordingly.



BE CREATIVE
PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

enjoy
ciao, ciao!

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4 comments:

Sarah said...

This is a great bag! I am working on my second one.

Barbara Summers said...

Thank you Sarah, that is wonderful! I love it too! it is also very cute in 100% mercerized cotton too.
Cheers
Barbara

Katherine de Kok said...

Hey just wondering if I'm allowed to sell products made from this pattern? Are there any regulations about selling? Thanks.

Barbara Summers said...

You can sell items you have made using my patterns.