PATCHIGAMI

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Take your crochet granny square skills to next level by making this geometric modern tote! A new adventure into the world of origami crochet with raffia – this tote is constructed entirely using hdc granny squares and half-granny squares using a special technique. Once assembled, 3 of the provided shapes and sizes can fold flat, just like magic! Size A tote can be steamed to fold rectangular style, or if preferred twisted style just like in CUBE tote. Size B features the same proportions as size A, but smaller. And if you loved PLEAT tote, size C creates a tall rectangular version just like that! Pick your favorite 2 colors to combine this puzzle into your next favorite travel-friendly summer tote!

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SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
A (B, C)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(steamed, seamed)
Circumference (at the tote opening) approx. 45¼ (34, 34)“ / 115 (86.5, 86.5) cm
Width (at the base) approx. 11¼ (11¼, 11¼)” / 28.5 (28.5, 28.5) cm
Length (height) approx. 11¼ (11¼, 14)“ / 28.5 (28.5, 35.5) cm
Depth (side) approx. 11¼ (5½, 5½)” / 28.5 (14, 14) cm

YARN
Roookies™ / Ispie “Raffia” (100% rayon); 273 yds / 250 m per approx. 110-120 g / 3.88-4.23 oz;
MC - 3 (2, 2) rolls
CC - 3 (2, 2) rolls

OR

Roookies™ “Hank Pack Raffia” (100% rayon); 250 yds / 228.5 m per approx. 100 g / 3.52 oz;
MC - 3 (2, 2) hanks
CC - 3 (2, 2) hanks

Size A tote shown in colors “Khaki” for MC and “Black” for CC.
Size C tote shown in colors “Light Grey” for MC and “Charcoal” for CC.

OR use 585 (412, 494) yds / 535 (377, 452) m for MC and 598 (421, 503) yds / 547 (385, 460) m for CC of any other raffia yarn in similar weight and properties.
Yardage listed includes 10% padding for swatching.

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CROCHET HOOK
Size D (3.25 mm)
Size E (3.5 mm) for assembly only
OR use size necessary to obtain gauge and next size up for assembly

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread (optional)
Removable markers or pins or sewing clips
A set of 24” / 60 cm (or your preferred length) handles, 0.5-1” / 15-25 mm wide
Steamer or iron with steam setting
Sew-in magnetic snap closure (optional)
4-5 purse feet (optional)
Granny Square Blocking board (optional)

NOTES
This tote is constructed entirely out of granny squares made using half double crochet (hdc) that are worked in the round and granny triangles/half granny squares also in hdc that are worked flat (with RS rows only).

Each tote size consists of motifs made in 4 distinct types - MC Solid Square, CC Solid Square, MC+CC Two-Color Square, CC Triangle.

Once all necessary motifs have been completed, they are steamed and blocked to exact measurements. I recommend using a granny square blocking board to make this process easier. The tote is then assembled following the diagram for the chosen size using slip stitch with CC (or MC if preferred). Once assembled, the tote’s opening is trimmed with a round of sc followed by a round of slip stitches all around the opening in CC from the inside of the tote. The fold lines of the tote are then steamed per the schematic to flatten it. Once dry, if desired the tote can be sprayed with a stiffening solution or to restore structure to your tote after a period of wear. Let dry completely before using.

Stitch count provided is for counting the hdc sts only.

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