The Sparkling Cross Body is the perfect size for your basic essentials, and features a convertible strap for various wearing options. It’s an ode to the iconic style of my favorite sparkling beverage, the bright cheery colors add an instant mood boost!

Create the effect using clever color changes by following a chart. Don’t worry, you tie off your ends. The amount of yarn tails you have to actually weave in is minimal!

You will need to be comfortable reading a colorwork chart. The chart uses squares of color, not symbols to represent your yarn colors.

Yarns:
Worsted cotton yarn (I used Dishie by KnitPicks, their specific color names are in parenthesis).

You can easily substitute for other worsted weight cotton yarns, but I would not suggest mixing brands for this product. Even slight differences in yarn weight in the charted section of the pattern could result in distortion of the final image.

Grey (Silver, 164 yards)
Fuchsia (Begonia, 23 yards)
Teal (Verdigris, 10 yards)
Orange (Fox, 44 yards)
Pink (Conch, 80 yards)
Blue (Blue, 33 yards)

Stitches Used:
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
Slst: Slip Stitch
Ch: Chain stitch
Inc: Increase (make two stitches in the same stitch)

Other Terms:
Rnd: Round
Magic Ring: A method of starting working a crochet project in the round
FO: Finish off
WE: Work even (same number of sts as previous rnd)

Tools & Materials:
Size G/ 4.25 mm Hook
Scissors
Long needle for sewing in ends

10” zipper (minimum length, longer is fine)
1” D Rings (two of them)
1 3/4” long Bolt Clip with an approx 3/4” attachment opening (clasp like for dog leashes)

You can also add additional hardware if you’d like to make your strap adjustable. Make a longer strap if you wish to go that route!

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