Crochet Pattern for a beautiful Japanese Knot Bag in a Crocodile / Dragon Stitch.

Pattern includes written instructions and reference photos. 5 pages. 20+ photos.

Skill level is intermediate as the shell / crocodile stitch can seem a little tricky to begin with, but it is fairly straightforward once you get started.

Materials:
Crochet Hook Size 4mm;
3 balls of White DK Weight or Cotton Yarn
(I used 3 balls 100g/150mt cotton yarn);
Yarn Needle;
Stitch Markers (optional).

Approximate finished measurement with 4mm hook:
18 shells per round x 12 rows of shells
20x28cm without straps
long strap (folded) 20cm
short strap folded) 11 cm

Stitches Used:
This pattern is written in US terms:
V Stitch
Single crochet decrease
Half double crochet
Half double crochet increase
Double crochet
Back Loop Only.

I very much hope you enjoy making it as much as I did designing it! Best wishes