SCRAPSADELIC GROOVY CROCHET BAG PART FOUR

Scrapsadelic Groovy Crochet Bag Part Four – Free Crochet Along

The Scrapsadelic Groovy Crochet Bag Part Four is part of a fun, unique bag worked in a variety of stitches and squares.
A puzzle constructed as you crochet.

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Abbreviations:  US Terminology

CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side

For more information about this crochet along CLICK HERE!

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INSTRUCTIONS:

PART FOUR:

At this stage this is what you should have:

2 x Large Squares – Not the same size;
1 x Rectangle
2 x Small Squares
4 x Small Flower Appliques

Assemble:

Step 1: Slip Stitch or Sew the 2 Small Squares together. Weave in any ends.

Step 2: Slip Stitch or Sew the 2 Small Squares onto the side of the piece shown below in the photo.
Weave in ends.

Step 3: Slip Stitch or Sew the Small Rectangle onto the side of the piece shown below in the photo.
Weave in ends.

Next:

These instructions apply for both pieces.

NOTE: when turning a corner work 1 HDC extra before starting the next section (this will give 4 HDC stitches more)

Stitch Count:
65 + 65 = 130 Long side edges
48 + 48 = 96 Short side edges
4 HDC for corners

TOTAL: 230 HDC

Starting in corner:
*work up 65 HDC evenly along the long edge; turn corner (remember the extra HDC);
work 48 HDC evenly along the short edge; turn corner (remember the extra HDC).
Repeat from * once more; SL ST into first HDC worked; fasten off and weave in ends.

They might require some blocking at this stage to get them into shape.

BAG SIDES:

NOTE: This part can be made as long as you like – depending on the width you would like your bag to be. Just remember to apply it to both panel and the same row count for the bottom!

This part is worked on the short side of each panel;

join new color into the EXTRA corner HDC

NOTE: change colors randomly at the start of a new row

ROW 1: Working into the BACK-LOOPS of each HDC work up 50 SC; TURN
ROW 2: CH 1 (this does NOT count as a stitch); work 1 HDC into each SC (50 HDC); TURN
ROW 3: CH 1; (this does NOT count as a stitch); work 1 SC into each SC (50 SC); TURN
Repeat row 2 – 3 three more times;
Fasten off and weave in ends.

BAG BOTTOM:

NOTE: if you have worked more rows on the sides you will need to work the same amount on this section.

This part is worked on the long side of ONE panel only;

join new color into the EXTRA corner HDC

NOTE: change colors randomly at the start of a new row

ROW 1: Working into the BACK-LOOPS of each HDC work up 67 SC; TURN
ROW 2: CH 1 (this does NOT count as a stitch); work 1 HDC into each SC (67 HDC); TURN
ROW 3: CH 1; (this does NOT count as a stitch); work 1 SC into each SC (67 SC); TURN
Repeat row 2 – 3 three more times;
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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