crocheted bag

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just something i found at http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=24203&categoryid= that i will hopefully finish before the end of summer... it's a really cute kikay bag that i could really use next sem. pwede rin pangregalo ^_^

* Abbreviations:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
mm = millimeters
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.



* Ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring.



* Rnd 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join with a sl st to top of ch-3 – 16 sts.



* Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, 2 dc in each dc around; join – 32 sts.



* Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 15 times; join – 48 sts.



* Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 15 times; join – 64 sts.



* Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining, dc in next 3 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc] 15 times; join – 80 sts.



* Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 15 times; join – 96 sts. Place this piece over the cardboard and trace around the edge before continuing.



* Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each st around; join in both lps of first sc.



* Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * skip next 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc **, sc in next sc; rep from * around, end at **; join to first sc.



* Rnd 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sc as joining, * skip next dc, sc in next 3 dc **, skip next dc, 3 dc in next sc; rep from * around, end at **; join to top of ch-3.



* Rnd 10: Ch 1, * sc in next dc, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sts; rep from * around; join to first sc.



* Rnds 11-27: Rep Rnds 9 and 10 eight more times, then rep Rnd 9 again. Beading Rnd 28: Ch 4, skip next dc, * dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.



* Rnd 29: (Sl st, ch 3, dc) all in first ch-1 sp, * ch 3, sl st in side and top lps of last dc made, [2 dc in next sp] twice; rep from * around; join in top of ch-3.



* Fasten off. Weave in ends.



* Straps (Make 2): Cut two 4.5-yard lengths of thread. Bring 4 cut ends together and tie in a knot close to ends. Have a friend hold this end or tape it to a table. Slip a pencil or crochet hook in loop opposite knotted end; keeping thread taut, twirl pencil twisting strands until threads are very tightly twisted. Bring loop and knotted ends together; knot all ends together. Remaining thread will form twisted cord; smooth kinks from cord.



* Weave cord through spaces of Beading rnd of bag. Tie cord in a knot about 2-inch from ends. Cut off original knots. Trim. Weave second cord through spaces of Beading rnd, beg in space exactly opposite from first cord. Finish same as for first cord. Cut cardboard slightly smaller than tracing. Place in bottom of bag for stability.