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Abominable Snow Bag
Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Finished measurements: BAG: 7 in. wide x 6 in. tall STRAPS: about 16 in. long Stitches Used: Chain: ch Single crochet: Sc Lpst: Loop stitch PM: Place marker Size I crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Size E hook (for the eyes) Lion Brand Off-white (or White) chenille Thick & Quick yarn (100yd per ball): 1 ball Small amount of light weight yarn: white and blue (for the eyes) Tapestry Needle 2 stitch markers Gauge: 3 sc = 1 in. 2 rows = 1 in.
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Instructions: THE BAG:
NOTES:
Place the stitch markers as directed in the first row and then carry through on the same stitches as the rows are worked. The markers are used to place the straps at the top of the bag. Row 7 - 10 sc stitches create 'smooth' spots to place the eyes. Don't worry if these are not lined up, the eyes are meant to be offset slightly from one another. All rounds are joined at the end with slst, but do NOT turn work. work only on the wrong side of thebag.
CH 16
Round 1: Working along the back/other side of the chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook (counts as first 2 sc), sc in next 14 st, 4 sc in last st (PM in first of these 4), sc in the front of the next 14 st, 2 sc in last st (PM in first of these 2), join to the first ch with slst. Ch1 and turn. (36 st) Round 2: Working in front loops only, Lpst around, join with slst to first st, ch1 (36 st) Round 3: Lpst around, join with slst to first st, ch1 (36 st) Round 4 - 6: Repeat Round 3 Round 7: Lpst in next 6 st, sc in next 2 st, Lpst around, join with slst to first st, ch1 (36 st) Round 8: Lpst in next 5 st, sc in next 4 st, Lpst in next 3 st, sc in next 2 st, Lpst around, join with slst to first st, ch1 (36 st) Round 9: Lpst in next 6 st, sc in next 3 st, Lpst in next 3 st, sc in next 4 st, Lpst around, join with slst to first st, ch1 (36 st) Round 10: Lpst in next 12 st, sc in next 2 st, Lpst around, join with slst to first st, ch1 (36 st) Round 11-14: Repeat Round 3. Finish off. EYES (Make 2): NOTES: Eyes are worked in continuous rounds. Do not join at the end of each row. Using the E hook and white yarn, CH 2 Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 st) Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 st) Round 3: \*Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from \* around (18 st) Round 4: Sc in next st, 2sc in next st, \*Sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from \* 4 more times, sc in last st (24 st). Join with slst to first stitch. Finish off. Leave long tail to sew eye to bag. Using the blue yarn and E hook, CH 2 Round 1: 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook (5 st) Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (10 st) Round 3: \*sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from \* around (15 st) Join with slst to the first st. Finish off. Sew onto the white of the eye.
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To Finish: Sew eyes onto the bag in the 'sc sections' that don't have loops. STRAPS (Make 2): Row 1: Join with slst at marker. Sc in same st and in next 3 st. Ch1, turn. (4 st) Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn (4 st) Row 3 - 34: Repeat Row 2 Row 35: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 st, 2sc in last st, ch1, turn (6 st) Row 36: Sc across (6 st) Row 37: Ch5, turn, sc in first st, (thumb made) \*ch10, sc in next 2 st, (finger made) repeat from \* 1 more time, ch10, sc in next st (last finger made), ch1, turn Row 38: \*10 sc in large loop, slst in next 2 sc. Repeat from \* 1 more time. 10sc in next loop and slst in next sc. 5 sc in thumb loop. Finish off.
Finishing:
Using the tapestry needle, sew the seams in the fingers closed. Sew or glue connectors or hookand-loop tape (Velcro) to connect straps together. While the Abominable Snow Bag is fun to take out, sometimes he's even more fun just hanging around!
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ABOUT THE DESIGNER
I am an electrical engineer by day and a mom-of-many by night. My husband is a way better cook than I am, but I can out-craft him any day! I have been knitting and crocheting as long as I can remember, but have only recently started writing designs down. This is what I like to do for fun. My family is pretty insane, but we blend in well with the rest of the crazies on the West Coast. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at allourhearts@hotmail.com.
COPYRIGHT
@Copyright 2012 by Shasta Thomas. This pattern is for your use. The pieces that you make with this pattern are yours to do what you like with, but please don't distribute, copy, or sellthis pattern (in print or electronic form) without express permission from the designer. Thank you for your respect!
