BAGOLOGY T-SHIRT YARN BAG

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Note: Keep a 'loose' tension on the working yarn, do not pull or stretch as it will change the tension and lose its 'soft' feel. Bag is worked starting at Centre Front / Back of Bag working on both side of foundation chain towards sides.

Special Abbreviations / Stitches

Dc2tog = double crochet 2sts together - Insert hook under BACK LOOPS of next 2sts to be decreased, yoh, pull through all 3sts on hook, yoh, pull through rem 2sts on hook.

Instructions

First Half -

Using 8mm hook and C1, make 41ch.

1st Row (RS) - miss 1ch, hold foundation chain with WS facing and working into 'bumps', 1dc into each st ... 40dc, turn.

2nd Row - 1ch, working through BACK LOOPS only, 1dc in each st to end, turn.

3rd - 8th Row - rep 2nd Row, change to C2.

9th - 16th Row - rep 2nd Row.

Keep working through BACK LOOPS only for remainder.

Next Row - 1ch, 1dc in next 10sts, (dc2tog) 10 times, 1dc in rem 10sts ... 30sts, turn.

Next Row - 1ch, 1dc in next 5sts, (dc2tog) 10 times, 1dc in rem 5sts ... 20sts.

Next Row (join side seam) - fold piece halfway and work through loops closest together on either side, *1ch, 1slst*, rep to end, fasten off.

Second Half -

With RS facing, join C3 to foundation chain.

Next Row - 1ch, 1dc through BACK LOOPS in each st to end of row ... 40sts, turn.

Work 7 rows more, change to C4.

Work 8 rows patt in C4.

Next Row - 1ch, 1dc in next 10sts, (dc2tog) 10 times, 1dc in rem 10sts ... 30sts, turn.

Next Row - 1ch, 1dc in next 5sts, (dc2tog) 10 times, 1dc in rem 5sts ... 20sts.

Next Row (join side seam) - fold piece halfway and work through loops closest together on either side, *1ch, 1slst*, rep to end, fasten off.

Tops and Handles

Using C5 and 8mm hook, attach yarn to one side seam.

1st Rnd - work 1slst in each 'welt' of patt plus extra sts to get 20sts per side ... 40sts, join with slst.

2nd Rnd - working through BACK LOOPS only, 1dc in each st around, join with slst ... 40sts, TURN.

3rd Rnd - 1dc in each st around, join with slst in first st, TURN.

Next Rnd - 1dc in next 6sts, hold one part of bag handle at front of work, (2dc in next st, worked over handle and top of bag) 8 times, 1dc in next 12sts, (2dc in next st, worked over second handle and top of bag) 8 times, 1dc in next 6sts, join rnd with a slst, fasten off.

Finishing

Sew in all ends securely. Place 'handmade' label on front of bag and stitch in place.