Ukrainian Cross-Stitch Bag by Alexandra Lockhart

Ukrainian Cross-Stitch Bag

Crochet
November 2007
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in tunisian simple stitch (Tss)
5.5 mm (I)
790 yards (722 m)
Approximately 17.5" wide and 6" tall.
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This pattern is available for free.

From the description: Tunisian simple stitch forms a grid that lends itself perfectly to cross stitch. This bag was designed after a visit to the Ukraine, inspired by the traditional cross-stitch patterns on towels and shirts. Plastic canvas provides structure to the barrel-shaped bag.

Hook Sizes:

  • I/9 (5.5 mm) standard crochet hook and
  • I/9 (5.5 mm) Tunisian hook.
  • Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:

  • Yarn needle;
  • 4 stitch markers (m);
  • plastic canvases, two 6” round pieces and one 18” x 15” rectangular piece.