Size: One Size

Abbreviations:

ch = Chain Stitch

diag = diagram

rnd = round

sc = Single Crochet

sl st = Slip Stitch

st = stitch

sts = stitches

wc st = Waistcoat Stitch (Insert the hook into the center of the st from the previous rnd, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through all loops.)

Notes:

Tassel = Cut 16 strands of Premium T–shirt Yarn #7832 (Clay), each 7.09″ (18 cm) long. Thread all strands together through the base of the swivel clasp. Align the ends. Wrap a strand several times around the tassel, 1.18″ (3 cm) below the fold, and tie it securely to fasten.

Flap = Follow the diagram.

Bottom = Follow the diagram.

Pattern Stitch = Follow the diagram.

Gauge: A 10 cm (3.94″) square in pattern st following the diagram and using a 7.0 mm hook = 8 sts x 9 rows.

Instructions:

Start from the bottom of the bag. Using Premium T–shirt Yarn #7832 (Clay), ch 10 + 1 ch to turn and work the bottom following the diag. When you finish the diag, work 1 rnd of sc through the back loops around the bottom, without increases. Using Premium T–shirt Yarn #7832 (Clay), continue working the pattern st in the rnd, following the diag; repeat from * to * in the direction of the sts (14x). After working 6.69″ (17 cm) in pattern st, fasten off.

Flap

Using Premium T–shirt Yarn #7832 (Clay), ch 6 + 1 ch to turn and work the flap following the diag. When you finish the diag, work 1 row of sc along the straight edge of the flap and fasten off.

Tassel

Make a tassel following the pattern.

Finishing

Sew the flap to the top edge, centering it on the front of the bag – use the bottom as a reference. Sew one half of the magnetic snap to the center of the front panel, 3.15″ (8 cm) from the beginning of the pattern st section. Center the other half of the magnetic snap on the flap, 0.39″ (1 cm) from the rounded edge. Attach the strap to both sides of the bag and clip the swivel clasp with the tassel to one side of the strap (refer to the picture).

Designed by: Fernanda Maria Isaac