The Pop It In Your Handbag String Tote. Thank you for all your lovely comments about the Mystery Giveaway Reveal, I'm glad you all like this cute little tote here is the tutorial and pattern as promised, sorry it took so long it took longer than I thought it would. These little bags are great for gifts make a few now for Christmas presents :) Materials Mercerised Cotton I used Patons 3.50 hook Change the weight of yarn depending on what size of bag you want. I used 4ply for the beige bag Dk for the green 2 strands of 4ply tog for the pink. Written in English Terms ch = chain dc = double crochet (sc/us) tr = treble (dc/us) dtr = double treble (tr/us) ss slip stitch. Pattern (Quick version for experienced crocheters) Make a continuous circle of 4 rounds beginning with with 9 dc in magic loop. (you can make the circle bigger if you wish depending on how big you want your bag) dc for final round. Fasten off and weave in ends. Embellish your circle with a flower or anything you wish, (see step 20 below) Make another circle as above but leave plain. You can make any type of circle you wish but remember there is a certain amount of pulling and tugging involved so it would need to be a sturdy design and multiple colours would need to be well woven in. always finish your circles with a final round of dc (no increases) to give them some depth, Place circles right sides together and dc them together leaving a gap of 13sts. Buttonhole made on flower sided circle. Dc 6 across gap edge 2ch, miss 1 dc, 6dc. sew a small button on the inside of opposite gap Begin string bag Chain 8 miss 2dc, dc in next dc, chain 8, continue around and include 2nd gap edge. (see no 24 in tutorial) Next round chain 8 dc in next ch8 space continue like this until 22 rounds have been worked (or for as big as you want your bag) Don’t fasten off Handles Chain 60 (or as long as you want them) dc into 5th 8ch loop (one handle made) Now judge where next handle should be and place markers. Dc 8 times in each 8ch space until you reach marker and make 2nd handle, Dc all 8ch spaces around the top of bag and loosely dc around handles. Fasten off. Tutorial (Click on the pictures to get a larger view) (revision on no 20...6th line should read 2ch, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 2ch, ss into same st Make second circle as above but don't add flower and don't fasten off. Finished Bag The opening should be on the inside of the bag To close the bag just turn it inside out, then turn the two two circles inside out, gently push the string bag inside and fasten button. My latest bag In Crushed Raspberry Bag in Use If there is any part which is difficult or doesn't make sense please just leave me a comment and I will put it right. Stats Pink bag 75 grams Beige bag 44 grams Green bag 65 grams Crushed Raspberry 56 grams String Tote Galleries Hindusanka Astri Casey Loving Hands More from me info here Mistea Copyright © 2013 Linda Solaiman All Rights Reserved.