Deviator Mesh Tote

so i've been working on this round ripple blanket for like... a month? and its the longest time i've ever spent ignoring a project. i just cant seem to motivate myself for it.
in its place ive been making bags :D
this one i named Deviator cuz it caused me to deviate from my original RR plans and into the purse/tote world. its really easy, just uses DC's and chains and Sl St to join
i used an aluminum size N (US) hook and WW yarn since i never have anything else... i think this bag would be more durable in cotton or nylon. anyways i used Caron One Pound (not the whole thing! far from it) i'm hoping to squeeze out 2 more bags from whats left over

Instructions:
chain 4, sl st in 1st chain to make ring
you will work in joined rounds, no turning.

1) ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
(dc, ch1) 7 times in ring
join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

2) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1. dc in same space, ch1
(dc, ch1) twice in each ch1 space
join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

3) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space, (dc, ch1) in next*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

4) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1. (dc, ch1) in next ch1 space
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space
(dc, ch1) in each of next 2 ch1 spaces*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

5) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first cd+ch1. (dc, ch1) in each of next 2 ch1 spaces
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space
(dc, ch1) in each of next 3 ch1 spaces*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

6) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1. (dc, ch1) in each of next 3 ch1 spaces
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space
(dc, ch1) in each of next 4 ch1 spaces*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

7) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
(dc, ch1) in each ch1 space around
join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

8-20) repeat round 7

after round 20, do not fasten off yarn,


STRAP:
1) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
(dc, ch1) in each of next 3 ch1 spaces
dc in next ch1 space so u have 5 dc's and 4 ch1 spaces

2) ch4, turn
(dc, ch1) in each of next 3 dc's
dc in last dc

3-22) or desired length
repeat Row 2

Fasten off leaving a long enough tail for sewing.
sew strap to corresponding end of bag

*optional- make neat rounds of sc along both sides of strap and opening of bag.
(it will be rounds cuz you will work one side of the body of the bag and go up one side of the strap, join and fasten off yarn
then do the same for the other side.

**also optional- make a chain to your desired length and thread it through the top round of meshes. mmhmm it's a drawstring.

this is my original pattern, please do not copy or print to sell
link back to my blog to share, you can print out a copy for your use
and you may sell finished product

Mari