Bag for LIFE

Crochet this versatile market bag from durable cotton yarn

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MEASUREMENTS

Base approximately 24cm/91/2in diameter.

Body approximately 34cm/131⁄4in deep.

MATERIALS

6 x 50g (85m) balls of Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Nature (60)*. Size 4mm crochet hook; leather bag strap in desired length with lobster clasp; 2 x 25mm metal D rings; bag liner approximately 39 x 26.5cm (optional). Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk.

TENSION Not important for this project.

ABBREVIATIONS

BLO, back loop only; ch, chain; ch-sp, chain space; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st; st(s), stitch(es); tr, treble crochet; yrh, yarn round hook.

NOTES

This bag is made using Arcade stitch. When working the first fan round on the 21st round, work the tr in the 3ch-sp two rounds below, over the ch-sp from the previous round and enclosing it in the tr st. Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Figures in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.

BAG

Base: 1st round: