Valentine's Day Stripe Bag by Lion Brand Yarn

Valentine's Day Stripe Bag

Crochet
January 2005
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Bulky
+ Bulky
= Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (U.S.) with 2 strands of A held together or 1 strand of B
9.0 mm (M/N)
285 yards (261 m)
13½ in. wide x 8½ in. tall [34.5 x 21.5 cm]
US
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: lionbrand.com

This simple striped handbag is finished off with a soft chenille rosette. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 40551
CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 4, 2008)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)

(A) Homespun® (Article #790) 1 ball
(B) Chenille Thick & Quick® (Article #950) discontinued 100 yards
Shown in Covered Bridge Red & Scarlet.

Ed. note: Try contrast color (B) in Homespun, using 2-strands together to substitute for the discontinued Chenille Thick & Quick.

Crochet Hook - Size N-13 (9 mm)
1 set sew-on snaps
Sewing needle and matching thread

Bag is worked in rows, alternating 2 strands of (A) and 1 strand of (B) in pattern.

Handles and Rosette are worked in 1 strand of (B).

Some construction required to finish.

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