Pepon by Sandy Jones

Pepon

Crochet
May 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
1 motif to measure 9cm / 3½" square, before and after blocking.
3.25 mm (D)
692 yards (633 m)
One size
US
English

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One size
Bag: 34cm / 13” long x 42cm / 16½“ wide
Handles: 30.5cm / 12” long x 3cm / 1¼” wide

Multi-colour sample:
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% cotton; 125m / 137yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A: Soft Rose (409); 2 balls
Yarn B: Deep Ocean Green (391); 1 ball
Yarn C: Linen (505); 4 balls
Yarn D: Jet Black (110); 1 ball
NOTE: Yarn D is not required if “pips” are omitted.
OR approx:
Yarn A: 162m / 178yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: 30m / 33yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn C: 441m / 484yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn D: 5m / 6yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn

Single-colour sample:
Yarn A: Vintage Pink (414); 5 balls

OR approx: 633m / 695yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn

Gauge: 1 motif to measure 9cm / 3½“ square, before and after blocking.

Hook: 3.25mm / US D crochet hook
Always use a hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Notes: Pepon is constructed from 24 identical motifs, which are joined together with slip stitches into a roomy bag. “Pips” are added with straight embroidery stitches around the centre of each square (these can be omitted if preferred). Handles are crocheted once the squares have been joined.