Bitty Bag With options
Lenora Francois Stewart Francois Stewart DesignsTM www.francoisstewart.com BITTY BAG a place to keep itty bitty things This bag is worked in the round without joining at the end of each round. In other words, it is worked like a spiral. Use it to hold cords, makeup, cash or other necessities.
SUPPLIES
Bamboo sock yarn worked on 2.0 mm hook Yarn: Sock/fingering: 100 yds; DK: 130 yds Hook: 0 (2.0 mm) for sock/fingering; D (3.25 mm) for DK Marker: One (1) movable marker to identify beginning of each round Gauge: Don't sweat it! This is a bag and will work out. Size: Small (blue bamboo sock yarn) Length = 4.75" Diameter = 3.5"" Large (sparkle DK yarn) Length = 5.75" Diameter = 4.5"
Options
| Option1:Followthedirections | Option 2:Make a flat bottom by deleting thelast 3Rounds of Sec.1 |
| Option 3:Change yarn size &hook size to makeit larger | Option 4:Add stripes of color on purpose or if you run out of yarn |
| Option5:Letyourimaginationfree | NOTE:SedgeStitchPatternshows upbest on solid/semisolid yarn |
SPECIAL STITCHES
Magic circle: check out this from Planet June Sedge (multiple of 3 stitches): sc, 2 dc in stitch, skip 2 stitches, repeat Sec. 1 Bottom
DK yarn worked on size D (3.25 mm) hook Round 1: Start by making a Magic Circle and work 6 sc into the ring. (do not join) PM: Place moveable Marker in first sc of round. Move Marker on each round. R 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) R 3: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from \* around (18 sc) R4: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from \* around (24 sc) R5: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from \* around (30 sc) R6: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from \* around (36 sc) R7: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc. Repeat from \* around (42 sc) R8: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from \* around (48 sc) R9: \*2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc. Repeat from \* around (54 sc) R 10 - 12 Work even (54 sc in each round) See Option 2 above Sec. 2 Side (be sure to place marker in first sc of each round - move upward) R 13: \*(sc, 2 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc). Repeat from \* around (18 sedge stitch clusters on each round) R 14 - 29: \*(sc, 2 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc). Repeat from \* around Option 2 above: work 3 more Rounds as established Sec. 3 Opening for drawstring and edging ? 2013 Francois Stewart Designs. All rights reserved. For Personal use only. www.francoisstewart.com Round 30: sc, ch 3, \*(skip next 2 dc, sc, ch 3) Repeat from \* around, ending withch3 Round 31: \*(sc, 2 dc in next sc, skip ch 3). Repeat from \* around (18 sedge stitch clusters); S1 St to beginning sc.
Drawstring
Basic version: Make 2 Chains 65 - 70. Starting with 2"d chain from hook, work slip stitch in each chain. End. Fancy version: Use ribbon as drawstring Weave drawstring(s) through Round 30 chain space openings as desired.
