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 IntermediateYARN 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
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UK - British Crochet Terms
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Ch = chain
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sc = single crochet
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dc =double crochet
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hdc = half double crochet
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htr = half treble crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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dtr = double treble crochet
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sl st = slip stitch
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st/sts = stitch/es
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cont = continue
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rep = repeat
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rnd = round
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beg = begin/beginning
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yo = yarn over
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yrh = yarn round hook
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FDC = foundationless double crochet
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FTR = foundationless treble crochet
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BL = back loop
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blo = back loop only
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FL = front loop
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flo = front loop only
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BPdc = back post double crochet
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rtrb = raised treble back
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FPdc = front post double crochet
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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)
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.
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.
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!
This is a great bag! I am working on my second one.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah, that is wonderful! I love it too! it is also very cute in 100% mercerized cotton too.
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Barbara
Hey just wondering if I'm allowed to sell products made from this pattern? Are there any regulations about selling? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou can sell items you have made using my patterns.
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