This cute bag features a unique interplay of stripes. Star-stitch increases and decreases create a scalloped edge on the front flap, while the unique patterning takes classic stripes in a new direction.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size About 10” wide and 8 1/2” tall and 1” deep; 50 (52, 54, 56, 58, 60)“ strap.

Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (distributed by Knitting Fever (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% Modal; 153 yd (140 m) / 1 3/4 oz (50 g); ): #87 deep mulberry (A), 4 balls; #4 white beach (B), 2 balls.

Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; 1” wide black nylon strap, 60” length; lining fabric, 1/2 yd; 12” coordinating color zipper, 1; sewing needle and coordinating color thread.

Gauge 13 star sts and 13 rows = 4” in patt, blocked.

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NOTES

• Chain 1 worked at end of star creates an “eye” that will be worked into during next stitch and next row.
• To change color, work to last yarnover in old color, pick up new color, and complete stitch with new color.
• Carry yarn up side as work progresses.
• To secure the carried yarn on scalloped edge of front flap, after changing color, hold original color on the wrong side (WS) and work over it for the first few stitches.
• Straps can be made in various lengths. To determine length of nylon strap needed, after crocheting and assembling body of bag, pin one end of nylon strap to side panel of bag so that strap overlaps by 2 inches. Drape strap over your shoulder and across your chest. Pin strap to front side panel of bag at a length that feels comfortable. Place a pin on front end of strap 2” down from top edge of bag to mark. Measure strap to your pin marker to get total strap length.

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