Sage Bag

i made this little bag using an aluminum size F (US) hook, and one skein of Lion brand Chenille Sensations (which is 1.4oz)

Instructions: ch 2

1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (6sc)

2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc)

3) ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next. (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (18 sc)

4) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in next, 2 sc in next. (sc in each of next 2 sc, 2sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (24 sc)

5) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 2, 2sc in next sc. (sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (30 sc)

6) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3, 2sc in next sc. (sc in each of next 4 sc, 2sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (36 sc)

7-26) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (36 sc)

27) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 16 sc.

28-34) ch 1, turn. sc in same st and in each of next 16 sc across.

35) ch 1, turn. sc in same st and in next. hdc in each of next 2 sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, tr in each of next 2 sc. in next sc work (tr, ch3, tr). tr in each of next 2 sc, hdc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each od next 2 sc.

Now without turning, sc evenly along the side of flap... around opening... up the other side and along the top... putting 3 sc in ch3 space.
join with sl st to first sc in edging, fasten off.

To Make Strap: (leave long strand at start and end of work, for sewing) ch 3

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next.

2-to desired length) ch 1, turn. sc in each across.

i made my strap 200+ rows. Sew strap evenly to sides of bag.

To Make Button: (for thicker button, make 2 and sl st together along edges) ch 2

1) 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

2) 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

Fasten off, weave in ends. Sew button to bag, making sure it is even with the button hole.

this is my original pattern. please do not sell... and so forth. it's cool if you make one or two and sell'em, but do not print (or copy) and sell the pattern because its mine :). if you feel the need to share with friends online, please link back to my blog

Mari