BAGOLOGY CORD CROCHET BAG

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Note: Bag is made using a smaller hook than recommended to achieve a firm texture. For help working the Crochet Waistcoat Stitch (flat and in the round) search 'How To Crochet the Waistcoat Stitch'.

The colour changes on the Bag have been made a feature on the Front but can be placed on the Back if preferred. Bag is worked in continuous rounds.

Special Abbreviations / Stitches

WCS - Waistcoat Stitch (also called Crochet Knit-Look stitch) - it is like a double crochet stitch but inserting the hook in the centre of the V-Shape through the front of a stitch rather than the V-Loops on top of a stitch, when working in the round. If working in rows, insert hook below the cross bar of a stitch, again into the centre of the V-Shape.

CHANGE COLOUR - Insert hook in next st, yoh and pull through 2 loops on hook, change colour, yoh and pull through both loops on hook.

Bag (WCS worked in the round)

Attach Cord to Bag Base -

Using 3.50mm hook and C1, holding yarn at back of Base, pull through a loop in second hole just past a corner, slst in each hole around Base, ending in first hole at beg.

1st Rnd - 1ch (counts as first st), insert hook in same holes on Base as before, just behind slsts, work 1dc in same hole as ch, *2dc in each hole to corner, 3dc in each corner* rep around Base, ending with 2dc in last hole at beg, place removable marker (pm) on last st ... 88sts.

2nd Rnd - work WCS to end of rnd, remove and place marker (rpm) on last st.

2nd Rnd forms patt for remainder of Bag, changing colours as follows -

C1 - work another 10 rnds more, change to C2, DO NOT fasten off C1.

C2 - work 2 rnds, change to C3, DO NOT fasten off C2.

C3 - work 2 rnds, change to C1, fasten of C3.

C1 - work 2 rnds, change to C2, fasten off C1.

Work 7 rnds more using C2, change to C3, fasten off C2.

Work 5 rnds more using C3.

Attach D-Rings -

Next Rnd - work 32sts, include catching and working over straight part of D-Ring on next 4sts, work 40sts, work over straight part of D-Ring on next 4sts as before, work 8sts ... end of rnd (double check to ensure D-Rings are centred on both sides equally on bag / bag Base, otherwise adjust placement of D-Rings and rework this rnd if necessary).

Work another 2 rnds WCS.

Next Rnd - Slst in each WCS to end of rnd, slst in first st at beg, fasten off C3.

Flap (WCS worked in rows)

On Back of Bag, using C3, miss 5sts from attached D-Ring sts, pull up a loop in 6^th st behind slst.

1st Row - 1ch (counts as one st), WCS in each of next 29sts ... 30sts, turn.

2nd Row - 1ch (does not count as a st), WCS in each st to end.

Rep 1st and 2nd Row once more ... 30sts, turn.

Next Row - NO turning ch, miss 1st, WCS in each st to end ... 29sts.

Rep last row, dec 1st at beg of next 7 more rows, change to C2 on last st ... 22sts.

Twist Lock Clasp Opening -

Next Row - Miss 1st, WCS in next 8sts, 4ch, miss 4sts, WCS in next 9sts, end of row ... 21sts (incl 4ch).

Next Row - Miss 1st, WCS in each st to end, including chain sts on previous row ... 20sts.

Work 2 more rows decreasing 1st at beg of each row ... 18sts, turn.

Next Row - Front Post ONLY, slst in each st to end, fasten off C2.

Inside Phone Pocket (Optional)

Using 3.50mm hook and any left-over cord, make 25ch, turn

1st Row - 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end ... 24sts.

2nd Row - 1ch, 1dc in each st to end ... 24sts.

Rep last row another 7 times more, turn ... 9 rows in total.

Next Row - 1ch, slst in each st to end, fasten off.

Finishing

Sew Phone Pocket to inside and Back of Bag, close to Base, using an oversew stitch. Insert Twist Lock part of Clasp in centre of Front on last row of C2 following instructions on packaging. Insert oval shaped Clasp into opening on Flap, with fabric close to Clasp's opening, but not covering joints for screws. Using screw driver, fasten screws. Clip on Bag straps. Sew in all ends.