DESCRIPTION

I am loving this Premier’s Muir Woods Yarn and all of their nature inspired colorways. Since marine biology, and especially fisheries science, was the focus of my undergraduate degree I chose Premier’s Steelhead and Coho colors for my chalk bags; two salmon species that are found in the Pacific Northwest where I live. This pattern calls for two different hook sizes in order to achieve the exaggerated, horizontal ribbing and is worked on the wrong side - you will have to turn inside out once finished. Even though half of the ribbing is made by slip stitching, you use a large hook to help the rows go by fast. There are two slightly tricky techniques in this pattern, slip stitching in the back loop only and half-double crocheting in the third loop. But have no fear! I have linked to two great tutorials in the abbreviations section that will help you master them in no time.

MATERIALS

Premier’s Muir Woods Yarn (Weight: 4/medium – 204 yds, 4 oz) 1 skein will make one chalk bag (about 100 yards needed)
Two sizes of crochet hooks is required for this pattern: size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook and size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook
~1 yard of paracord for belt
Optional liner and pull cord
14 inches of paracord
Toggle stopper
lightweight fabric liner (<1 square yard)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half-double crochet
blo: back loops only (tutorial)
hdc 3rd loop only: insert hook into the loop behind the top loops and work a hdc (tutorial)