Scallop Bag
Hook:5mm Yarn: Patons 100% Cotton DK Yarn A Lilac (701) Yarn B Fuchsia (742) Tension: Worked in Double Crochet 18sts x 21rows Measurement: 185cms x 36cms (after blocking and from fan tip to bottom) Notions: Handles Prym - Marilyn 615105 Stitches: (UK) Abbreviations: (UK) Ss = Slip Stitch St(s) = Stitch(es) Ch = Chain Sk = Skip Dc = Double Crochet Sp = Space Tr = Treble Crochet FO =Fasten Off Ftlp = Front Loop Special Notes: When picking up the stiches behind the scallops try to ensure the 8th dc in set of 15dc, sits centrally between the previous scallops, so the next row of scallops sit uniformly.
Pattern
Work 37 chains, using YA. R1 - 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each remaining ch. Turn. (35sts) R2 - Ch1, 1dc in each st to end, Turn. (35sts) R3 to R5 - Rep row 2. Turn. (35sts) R6 - Ss into next 8sts,\*sk 2dc, 5tr in ftlp of next 1dc, sk 2dc, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 5tr, sk 2dc, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 10tr, sk 2sts, ss into the next st\* ss into the next 5sts; repeat from \* to\* last 5 sts, sk 2dc, ss into next 3sts, turn. R7 - Ch1, 3dc,\*pick up and dc 15sts at back of 'fan'\*, 1dc in gap between scallop, repeat from\*to\* once, 3dc, turn. (37sts). Join in YB by working 1ch. R8 - 2dc in 1st st, 1dc in each st to last st, 2dc in last st, turn. (39 sts) R9 - Ch1, 2dc in 1st st, 1dc into each st to last st, 2dc in last st, Turn. (41sts). R10 to R11 - Repeat row 9. (43sts) (45sts). R12 - \*Ss into next 5sts, sk 2sts, 5tr in ftlp of next st, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 5tr, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 10sts, sk 2, ss into the next st\* repeat from\* to\* 2 times. Ss into the next 2sts, FO. Make second top of bag Repeat R1 to R7, using YA. Repeat R8 to R12, using YB, DO NOT FO. Turn. See Special Notes @ alifelikevera - Crochet by Nicky Hale. Reserve all rights. This pattern is solely for use by the purchaser/gift recipient and must not be copied without permission or reproduced in any way for commercial use or financial gain. R13 -Ch1,1dc,\*pick up and dc 15sts at back of scallop, 1dc; \*repeat from\*to\* twice, place two pieces RS together, join with a ss, ch1, 1dc, \*pick up and work 1dc into the next 15sts at back of scallop, 1dc\*, repeat from \*to\* twice, join with ss. (97sts) R14 - Rotate so R (scallop) side faces out, joining in YA, ch1, and 1dc into next 2sts, 1dc into each st to last, 2dc into last st, ss into beginning ch1 to join. (99sts) R15 - Ch1, 1dc into next 2sts, 1dc into each st to last, 2dc into last st, ss into beginning ch1 to join. (101sts) R16 to R17 -Rep R15. (103sts) (105sts). FO. R18 - Using centre of previous scallop above as a marker, ss to re-join yarn, ss into next 5sts, sk 2sts, 5tr into ftlp of next st, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 5sts, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 10sts, sk 2sts, ss into next st, \*ss into next 5sts, sk 2sts, 5tr into ftlp of next st, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 5sts, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 10sts, sk 2sts, ss once\* repeat from \* to\* 5 times. Ss once, turn. R19 - Ch1, pick up and 1dc into next 7sts, work a further 90dc, in counts of 15 (See special note), 8dc to end, turn. (105sts) Join in YB, by working 1ch. Nork in YB, \*ch1, 1dc into each st to end, ss into beginning ch1 to join\*repeat from \*to \* R21 to 23 - Rep R20. R24 - Ss into next 13sts, sk next 2sts, 5tr into ftlp of next 1dc, sk next 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 5sts, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 10sts, sk 2sts, ss once, \*ss into the next 5sts, sk next 2sts, 5tr into ftlp of next st, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 5sts, sk 2sts, ss into next 2sts, turn. 2tr into each of the next 10sts, sk next 2sts, ss once\* rep from \* to\* 5 times. Ss once, turn. R26 to R29 - Join in YA - Rep R20, from \*to\*. R30-Rep R24. R31 - Rep R19. R32 to R35 - Join in YB - Rep R20, from \*to\* R36-RepR24. R37 to R60- Repeat from R25 to R36 2 times. R61 to R65 -Repeat R25 to R30. FO Bottom Work bottom piece separately for rigidity. Using YB ch37 R1 - 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc to last st, 3dc into last st, rotate round to the first bottom loop, 2dc , 1dc into each ch bottom to last, 3dc, slst to join. R2 - Ch1, 3dc into next st, 1dc into next 35sts, 3dc, 1dc, 3dc, 1dc into next 35sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 2sts, slst to join. R3 - Ch1, 3dc into next st, 1dc into next 37sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 3sts, 3dc, 1dc into next 37sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 3sts, sIst to join. R4 - Ch1, 1dc, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next 39sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 5sts, 3dc, 1dc into next 39sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 4sts, sIst to join. R5 - Ch1, 2dc, 3dc in next st, 1dc into next 41sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 7sts, 3dc, 1dc into next 41sts, 3dc, 1dc in next 5sts, slst to join. Do Not FO.
Making up
Line up bottom of bag and bottom piece and ss along edge of bottom piece and bottom of bag to join together. FO. AttachHandles R1 - Join in yarn, ch1, ss to side, 1dc into into bottom of starting chain to end, ss into side of piece, ch1, ss into side of 2nd row down, turn. R2 - 1dc into all sts to end, ss into side of next row, turn. R3 to R5-Repeat, R2, FO. @ alifelikevera - Crochet by Nicky Hale. Reserve all rights. This pattern is solely for use by the purchaser/gift recipient and must not be copied without permission or reproduced in any way for commercial use or financial gain. Use handle as a guide - start on right side, measure in from the right about 4cm, 2 rows down, attach yarn \*pick up 3sts, work 3 rows of 1dc, leaving a 30cm tail, 'thread worked 1dc through' hole in handle, 1dc to join on bottom row of bag flap\*. Repeat \*to\* for left side of handle. Repeat process for other handle. Stitch bottom of flaps to main bag. Sew in yarn ends. Steam block gently with an iron.
Lining
Make a pocket, stitching up 3 edges, insert into bag and stitch into crochet edge, around the top to secure.
