Carry with style

Get caught red-handed with this bright bag by Ilaria Caliri

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YOU WILL NEED

Paintbox Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 5 balls of Red Wine (616)

A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

Stitch marker

2 D-rings, 25mm (available from www.terrysfabrics.co.uk)

Brass chain bag strap with lobster clasp ends, 110cm

For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com

TENSION

17 sts and 9 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS

Bag measures approx 30cm (11¾in) tall

3.5MM HOOK

ABBREVIATIONS

back two loops Were directed to work into the back two loops, insert hook into the back loop and the third loop that sits on the WS of the st; this will push the front loop forward to produce a raised chain on the RS For a full list, see page 88

Effortlessly transport your daily essentials in the most stylish of bags, leaving hands free to grab life (or shopping/dog lead/bicycle) with both hands!

NOTES

Bucket Bag is worked from the Base up in rounds, with RS facing throughout. The Base is worked around the foundation chain in increasing rounds. An i-cord Tie and Fastener are made separately. Slip stitches are not included in st counts unless otherwise stated.

BUCKET BAG

BASE

Ch24.