Beachcomber Mini-Backpack by Ellie from Hook Yarn Carabiner

Beachcomber Mini-Backpack

Crochet
August 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in sc
3.25 mm (D)
350 - 400 yards (320 - 366 m)
One Size Fits All
US
English
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DESCRIPTION
A simple, but oh-so classy accessory. The mini-backpack is 7.5” tall x 6” W; the perfect size to carry your phone and wallet comfortably day or night. The drawstring and magnetic closure keep your essentials in place and the cord straps slip on easily. Easily pack it on down flat for a trip and wow everyone with your but-it-doesn’t-even-look-handmade backpack!

MATERIALS
Lion Brand Truboo Yarn (Weight: 2/fine – 241 yds, 3.5 oz) - 2 skeins needed
Size D (3.25 mm) Crochet Hook
Magnetic Purse Snap
Suede Tassel Pendants
Yarn Needle
Spool Knitter (needed if you are not crocheting your cord)

ABBREVIATIONS
ch: chain
st: stitch
sp: space
sc: single crochet

GAUGE
4” by 4” square (in the round) = 28 st by 34 rows of sc with size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook. Achieving gauge is not necessary if you follow the sizing directions below.