BAGS 219-1945 . |
BAGS 219-1945 .
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Book No. 219
Clark's O.N.T. J&P Coats
The Spool Cotton Company
Original Copyright 1945
This booklet features 17 beautiful, amazing vintage handbags to crochet. These patterns are JUST GORGEOUS!! This booklet was first published in 1945 by The Spool Cotton Company, but crocheted handbags are now back in style! The only problem is that the newer pattern booklets don't have patterns with such detail.
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
half dc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
tr - treble
sl st - slip stitch
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
k - knit
p - purl
tog - together
rnd - round
incl - inclusive
* (asterisk) - Repeat the instructions following the asterisk as many more times as specified, in addition to the original.
Repeat instructions in parentheses as many times as specified. For example: "(K 1, 0, p 3) 4 times" means to make whatever is in parentheses 4 times in all. Also "(Ch 5, sc in next sc) 5 times" means to make all that is in parentheses 5 times in all.
BAG-Front: Starting at center with Beige, ch 8. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice. 3rd to 16th rnds inc1: (Sc in sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in sc to end of rnd. Break off.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT CRO-SHEEN, 4 balls of Beige, 1 ball of Hunter’s Green ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and matching green felt for lining ... 2 snap fasteners.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sts make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
BAG-Front ••• Starting at center with Beige, ch 8. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice. 3rd to 16th rnds incl: (Sc in sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in sc to end of rnd. Break off.
BACK ••• Work exactly as for Front.
BOTTOM ••• Starting at center with Beige, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th and 6th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 8th and 9th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 10th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around (80 sc). 11th and 12th rnds: Sc in each sc around. Break off.
GUSSET and STRAP ••• Starting at short end, with Green, ch 4. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 29 inches. Break off.
Sew ends of gusset between the 2 short sides of bag to within 1 ½ inches of top. With right sides facing, place bottom in place between lower edges of bag. Using Green and working through both thicknesses, make a rnd of sc, thus joining pieces. Cut a piece of cardboard for bottom, then line bag with buckram and felt. Sew snap fasteners in place at top. Turn the front 1 ½ inches over for a flap and crease.
FRONT: Starting at center, with Blue, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th and 6th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 8th, 9th and 10th rnds: Sc in each sc around.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT CRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Blue Jewel, 1 ball of Spanish Red ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and matching red felt for lining.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sc make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
FRONT ••• Starting at center, with Blue, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th and 6th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 8th, 9th and 10th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 11th rnd: Same as 7th rnd (90 sc). 12th to 15th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. 16th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around (120 sc). 17th to 21st rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. At end of 21st rnd, sl st in next sc, Break off.
BACK ••• Work as for Front until 18 rnds are complete. 19th rnd: Ch 7, skip 7 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 20th rnd: Sc in next 7 ch, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 21st rnd: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
CHANGE PURSE ••• Work as for Front until 5 rnds are complete. 6th rnd: Ch 5, skip 5 sc, sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: Sc in next 5 ch, sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st in next sc. Break off. With Red, make a chain 14 inches long. Break off and whip around edge of Change Purse.
TONGUE ••• Starting at center with Blue, ch 15. 1st row: Sc in 10th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 3 ch. Working on opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each sc across to first 2-sc group, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in each sc across. Break off. With Red, make a chain 8 inches long. Break off, Whip around edges of Tongue.
GUSSET and STRAP ••• Starting at center with Blue, ch 155. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 3rd rnd: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in each sc to next 2-sc group at opposite end, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 4th rnd: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
Leaving 2 ½ inches of Gusset piece free, pin Gusset between Front and Back (have buttonhole at center top of Back), leaving 9 ½ inches free at top. Working through both thicknesses, make sc in each sc around, joining Gusset to Bag. Overlap ends of Strap and sew together.
Line bag with buckram and lining material. Sew Change Purse to center of Front, leaving 5 ½ inches free at top (buttonhole side). Sew straight edge of Tongue in place.
SMALL BUTTON ••• With Red, ch 10. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 2 inches. Break off. Cover a 2 inch piece of pencil with felt and then sew small button piece over this. Ch 15 and sew an end of chain around button. Sew opposite end to Bag 1 inch above Tongue. .
LARGE BUTTON ••• With Red, ch 12. Complete as for Small Button. Sew free end of chain to Front opposite buttonhole.
BAG: Starting at side, ch 63. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 2nd to 52nd rows inc1: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 52nd row.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNITCRO-SHEEN, 4 balls of Turquoise ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 2 yards of ribbon.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sts make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.
BAG ••• Starting at side, ch 63. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 2nd to 52nd rows incl: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 52nd row.
Fold Bag in half. Attach thread in the 8th sc from top. Working through both thicknesses, thus joining edges, make sc in each sc to fold. Break off. Join other side in the same manner. Line bag with buckram and lining material.
TOP (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, ch 16. 1st rnd: Sc in 8th ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 7. Do not turn. 2nd rnd: Working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in next 9 sts, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 2 ch, sc in next 9 sc, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 2 ch (38 sc). 3rd rnd: Sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 2 sc (50 sc). 4th and 5th rnds: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
Using top as a pattern, cut out 2 cardboard pieces and 2 felt pieces. line each top with felt, inserting cardboard piece between. Cut holes in cardboard and felt to correspond with holes in top. Mark the top center at each side of bag and make inverted pleats on each side of center, making pleats deep enough so that top of bag measures same as long side of top. Sew pleats in place. Sew pleated edges to a long side of top. Cut ribbon into lengths of 31 and 41 inches. Draw ribbon through the 4 holes in top, drawing each ribbon from opposite sides. Tie longer ribbon in a bow. Sew ends of shorter ribbon together.
BAG-Front: Starting at center, ch 5. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining st, * 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join (45 dc, counting ch-3 as 1 dc).
MATERIALS: CHADWICK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 4 balls (1 oz. balls) of Rambler Rose ... J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5, 1 ball of Hunter Green for leaves ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 5 ... ¼ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 1 ¾ yards of ribbon ... 8 bone rings.
GAUGE: 5 sc make 1 inch; 5 rnds make 1 inch.
BAG-Front ••• Starting at center, ch 5. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining st, * 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join (45 dc, counting ch-3 as 1 dc). 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join. 5th rnd: Sc in joining st, sc in next dc, * 2 sc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 6th rnd: Sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (90 sc). 8th, 9th and 10th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 11th rnd: Sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 25 sc (top section), 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 12th and 13th rnds: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice, sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
BACK ••• Work exactly as for Front.
GUSSET ••• Starting at short end, ch 11. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 17 ½ inches. Break off.
With right sides facing, pin Gusset around bottom of Front from 3-sc group to 3-sc group. Working through both thicknesses, make sc evenly across long sides. Join Back in same way.
ROSE (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, ch 5. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: * Ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, join (6 loops). 3rd rnd: In each loop make sc, half dc, dc, half dc and sc. Join. 4th rnd: Ch 1, * sc on back of bar of next dc, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th rnd: In each ch-5 loop make sc, half dc, dc, tr, dc, half dc and sc. Join. 6th rnd: Ch 2, * sc in back of bar of next tr, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: In each ch-7 loop make sc, half dc, dc, 3 tr, dc, half dc and sc, Sl st in 1st sc. Break off.
LEAF (Make 12) ••• With 4 threads of Green, ch 8. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, half dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, half dc in next ch, sc in last ch. Break off.
Sew 3 groups of 2 leaves at edge of 3rd rnd on each side of bag. Sew a Rose to each center on each side of bag.
RING (Make 8) ••• Make 16 sc over each bone ring. Sl st in 1 st sc. Break off.
Sew rings evenly across top of bag.
Cut a strip of buckram the size of gusset and tack on wrong side. Line bag with felt. Draw ribbon twice through rings and tie ends in a bow.
BAG PIECE: Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd and 4th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 5th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 8th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 9th, 10th and 11th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 12th rnd: Same as 8th rnd (90 sc). 13th to 16th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNITCRO-SHEEN, 4 balls of Blue Jewel ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 10 yards of ribbon ... 8 inch zipper ... belt buckle.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sc make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
BAG PIECE ••• Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd and 4th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 5th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 8th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 9th, 10th and 11th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 12th rnd: Same as 8th rnd (90 sc). 13th to 16th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. 17th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around (120 sc). 18th to 22nd rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. 23rd rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * to last 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc (159 sc). 24th to 28th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. 29th rnd: * Sc in next sc, ch 5, skip 2 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in 1st sc. 30th rnd: Sc in joining st, * 5 sc over next ch-5 loop, sc over next sc. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. 31st rnd: Sl st to center sc of next 5-sc group, sc in center sc, * ch 3, sc in center sc of next 5-sc group. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in 1st sc. 32nd rnd: Sc in joining st, * 3 sc over next ch-3 loop, sc over next sc. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st sc. Break off.
HANDLE ••• Starting at center, ch 97. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch, Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
TAB ••• Ch 11. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Break off.
With right side facing, fold bag piece in half and mark each side of fold with a pin. On edge of bag, mark a point 2 inches on either side of center fold. Now make a pleat by inserting center fold back to marks. Pin in place. Pin opposite side in same way. Starting at fold and, working through both thicknesses, make sc in each sc across pleat, sc from pleat across 6 inches of side. Break off. Join other side in the same way.
Sew ribbon around top of bag on wrong side. Line bag with buckram and lining material, inserting zipper at top. Sew tab in place. Sew handle around center of bag, drawing buckle through one end of handle.
BAG PIECE (Make 2): Starting at center, ch 11. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: (2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 8 sc) twice (28 sc). 3rd rnd: (2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 8 sc) twice (40 sc), 4th rnd: Sc in each sc around. 5th rnd: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 11 sc (52 sc). (
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNITCRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Skipper Blue ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE ••• 4 sc make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
BAG PIECE (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, ch 11. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: (2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 8 sc) twice (28 sc). 3rd rnd: (2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 8 sc) twice (40 sc). 4th rnd: Sc in each sc around. 5th rnd: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 11 sc (52 sc). 6th rnd: Sc in each sc around. 7th rnd: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 9 sc (76 sc). 8th to 11th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. 12th rnd: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 11 sc (100 sc). 13th and 14th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 15th rnd: Sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next 12 sc, sc in next 38 sc, 2 sc in next 12 sc, sc in next 23 sc (124 sc). 16th to 20th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. At end of 20th rnd, sl st in next sc. Break off.
TOP ••• Same as first 14 rnds of Bag Piece. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
GUSSET ••• Starting at center, ch 93. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
With right sides facing, pin Gusset evenly around two curved ends and one long side of Bag Pieces. Working through both thicknesses, make a rnd of sc, thus joining Gusset to Bag Pieces. Line bag and Top with buckram and lining material. With right side facing, hold one long side of Top across back center opening at top of Bag. Working through both thicknesses, make sc in each sc across long side of Top.
HANDLE ••• Starting at short end, ch 7. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 26 inches in all. Break off. Sew the long sides of piece together to form a Handle.
LOOP ••• Same as Handle until piece measures 12 inches in all. Complete as for Handle.
STRAP (Make 2) ••• Ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Break off.
Sew an end of handle to each side of 1st rnd on back of bag. Sew strap around handle 3 inches up from joining. Join loop in a similar way to front of bag. Handle pulls through loop.
Starting at center with yarn, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Join with a sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. Drop yarn. 2nd rnd: Draw cotton through st on hook, ch 1, 2 sc in joining st, (sc in next 2 dc, 3 sc in next dc) 3 times; sc in next 2 dc, sc in joining st. Sl st in 1st sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, (sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sc in joining st. Drop cotton.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5, 8 balls of Black ... CHADWICK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 3 balls (1 oz. balls) of Black ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 5 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 2 rings, 1 ½ inches in diameter.
GAUGE: 4 sts make 1 inch; 4 rows (3 sc rows and 1 dc row) make 1 inch.
Use yarn single and cotton double throughout.
Starting at center with yarn, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Join with a sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. Drop yarn. 2nd rnd: Draw cotton through st on hook, ch 1, 2 sc in joining st, (sc in next 2 dc, 3 sc in next dc) 3 times; sc in next 2 dc, sc in joining st. Sl st in 1st sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, (sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sc in joining st. Drop cotton. 4th rnd: Draw yarn through st on hook. Ch 3, dc in joining st, (dc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 dc in center sc) 3 times; dc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. Drop yarn. Repeat the last 3 rnds (2nd to 4th rnds incl) until 9 yarn stripes are completed. Break off. Line bag with buckram and lining material.
Mark with pins 2 points each 7 inches back from any corner. Turn in the corner between these 2 points as far as pin marks and pin corner and the 2 pin marks together. Attach cotton at fold formed by turn back; working through both thicknesses, thus joining sides of Gusset, make sc in each sc to pin mark, sc in each sc from pin mark to opposite fold. Break off. Make a similar gusset on opposite corner. Sew a ring 2 inches from points of other 2 corners.
HANDLE ••• With yarn, make a chain 15 inches long. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Break yarn. With cotton, make 2 more rows of sc. Break off. Draw ends of Handle through inside of rings and sew ends together.
BAG - Front: Starting at top, ch 19. 1st row: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in 1st sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd to 24th rows incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice; sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. (
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Maroon ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 2 whale bones, each 12 inches long.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sts make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.
BAG - Front ••• Starting at top, ch 19. 1st row: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in 1st sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd to 24th rows incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice; sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 24th row. Turn work (66 sc along lower edge, including the center sc of each 3-sc group). 25th row: Attach thread in center sc of first 3-sc group, Sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn (66 sc). 26th to 36th rows incl: Sc in next 66 sc. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 36th row.
BACK ••• Work exactly the same as Front.
Holding the 2 bag pieces together, attach thread in the 7th sc from upper right hand corner. Working through both thicknesses, thus joining pieces, make sc closely together around to corresponding place on opposite side, making 3 sc in each corner.
TOP (Make 2) ••• Starting at short end, ch 8. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece is long enough to cover whale bone. Break off.
Cover bone with felt and then sew Top over bone. Run a gathering thread along center third at top of Bag and draw up to measure 12 inches. Sew top of Bag to each Top.
HANDLE ••• Starting at short end, ch 7. Work as for Top until piece measures 36 inches. Do not break off. Fold piece in half lengthwise. Working through both thicknesses, make a row of sc across long side. Break off.
RING (Make 4) ••• Starting at center, ch 10. Join. Make 16 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off.
Sew a ring 3 inches in from each side of each whale bone. Draw handle through all loops. Sew short ends of handle together. Line with buckram and lining material.
BOTTOM: Starting at center, with Black, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th, 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 8th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 9th, 10th and 11th rnds: Sc in each sc around. Break off.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT- CRO-SHEEN, 5 balls of Black ... J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5, 2 balls of Mid Red ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ½ yard each of buckram, and felt for lining ... 1 ⅓ yards of ribbon ... 5 gold beads ... 10 bone rings.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sc make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch .
BOTTOM ••• Starting at center, with Black, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th, 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 8th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 9th, 10th and 11th rnds: Sc in each sc around. Break off.
BAG PIECE-First Motif ••• Work as for Bottom until 4 rnds are complete. 5th to 8th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. Break off.
SECOND MOTIF ••• Same as 1st Motif through the 7th rnd. 8th rnd: Holding wrong sides of 1st and 2nd Motifs together and working through both thicknesses, make sc in the next 8 sc. Now working over 2nd Motif only, make sc in each sc to end of rnd. Make 3 more Motifs and join as before, having 12 sc between joinings. Join the 5th Motif to the 4th and 1st Motifs.
TOP ••• 1st rnd: Attach thread to the 3rd sc to left of joining on any motif. * Sc in each sc across to within 2 sc of next joining, ch 6, skip next 2 sc to left of joining on next motif. Repeat from * around ending with ch 6. 2nd rnd: Sc in each sc and each ch around (70 sc). 3rd to 18th rnds inc1: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
CIRCLE (Make 10) ••• With Scarlet, work as for first 2 rnds of 1st Motif. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
With right side facing, holding Bottom and lower edge (motif edge) of Bag Piece together and working through both thicknesses, make * sc in 8 sc to left of joining on any motif, sc in next 4 sc on Bottom only. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Sew Circles over openings at top and bottom of each motif. Sew a bead to center of each motif. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit bottom, then line bag with buckram and lining.
RING (Make 10) ••• With Scarlet, make 16 sc over each bone ring. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Sew Rings evenly across top Draw ribbon twice through rings. Tie ends in a bow.
BOTTOM: Starting at center with Yellow, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 8 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: (Sc 10 next sc, 3 sc in next sc) 4 times. 3rd to 14th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in sc to end of rnd (27 sc between center sc of each 3-sc group on 14th rnd). 15th and 16th rnds: Sc in each sc around, ending with sc in center sc of last 3-sc group. (
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNITCRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Dark Yellow ... J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5, 2 balls of Black ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 1 ½ yards of ribbon ...8 bone rings.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sc make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.
BOTTOM ••• Starting at center with Yellow, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 8 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: (Sc 10 next sc, 3 sc in next sc) 4 times. 3rd to 14th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in sc to end of rnd (27 sc between center sc of each 3-sc group on 14th rnd). 15th and 16th rnds: Sc in each sc around, ending with sc in center sc of last 3-sc group.
SIDE ••• 1st row: Work is now done in rows. Sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in next 29 sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until 30 rows are complete. Break off. Make other three sides to correspond. With right side facing, hold 2 adjacent Sides together and, working through both thicknesses, make sc evenly across. Join other Sides in same way.
Cut a piece of cardboard to fit Bottom, then line bag with buckram and lining material.
RING (Make 8) ••• With Yellow, make 16 sc over each bone ring. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Sew 2 rings at center top of each Side 1 inch apart.
LARGE CIRCLE (Make 4) ••• With Black, ch 6. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off.
MEDIUM CIRCLE (Make 4) ••• Same as Large Circle through first 2 rnds. Break off.
SMALL CIRCLE (Make 4) ••• Same as Large Circle through 1st rnd. Break off.
Sew a circle of each size to each side as in illustration. Draw ribbon twice through rings. Tie ends in a bow.
BAG PIECE: Starting at lower edge, ch 75 (loosely). Join in a ring, being careful not to twist chain. 1st rnd: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Sl st in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sc. Holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make dc back in joining st, dc in next dc, draw yarn through all loops on hook - a crossed dc group at beginning of rnd. * Make another crossed dc group over the next 3 sc as follows: Dc in next 2 sc, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make dc in last dc of previous crossed dc group, dc in next dc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
MATERIALS: CHADWICK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 6 balls (1 oz. balls) of Scarlet ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 5 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 6 buttons.
GAUGE: 4 sc make 1 inch; 2 rnds (1 sc rnd and 1 pattern rnd) make 1 inch.
BAG PIECE ••• Starting at lower edge, ch 75 (loosely). Join in a ring, being careful not to twist chain. 1st rnd: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Sl st in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sc. Holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make dc back in joining st, dc in next dc, draw yarn through all loops on hook - a crossed dc group at beginning of rnd. * Make another crossed dc group over the next 3 sc as follows: Dc in next 2 sc, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make dc in last dc of previous crossed dc group, dc in next dc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last 2 sc, dc in last dc of previous dc group. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining st, sc in each dc around. Sl st in 1st sc. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rnds alternately until piece measures 8 inches in all. Break off.
BOTTOM ••• Starting at center, ch 28. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; working across opposite side of starting chain make sc in each ch across. 2nd to 5th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice, sc in each sc to end of rnd. Break off.
BUTTONHOLE TAB (Make 3) ••• Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 8 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 4 times. 3rd rnd: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd. 4th rnd: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, ch 5, skip 3-sc group, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 5th rnd: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to ch- 5, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch, sc in each sc to end of rnd, sl st in next sc. Break off.
BUTTON TAB (Make 3) ••• Same as Buttonhole Tab through the 3rd rnd. Repeat the 3rd rnd once more. 5th rnd: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to within 3 sc of center sc of next 3-sc group. Pick up a Buttonhole Tab piece and, holding the 2 wrong sides together and working through corner opposite buttonhole, make sc in next 7 sc through both thicknesses. Break off.
SIDE PIECES AND HANDLE ••• Starting at lower edge, ch 6. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 35 inches. Break off.
Holding lower edge of side piece and bottom together and, working through both thicknesses, make sc in each st around. Cut a piece of cardboard for Bottom, then line bag with buckram and felt. Sew side and handle in place at lower edge of each side. Sew buttonhole tabs evenly across top. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Sew buttons on button tabs to correspond.
SECTION (Make 4): Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 8 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: (Sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc) 4 times, 3rd to 7th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc .group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd (13 sc between cent. sc of each 3-sc group on 7th rnd). 8th rnd: Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 5 sc in center sc (lower outside corner), place a marker, (sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Hunter’s Green ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... 2 large buttons.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sts make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
SECTION (Make 4) ••• Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 8 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: (Sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc) 4 times. 3rd to 7th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc .group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd (13 sc between cent. sc of each 3-sc group on 7th rnd). 8th rnd: Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 5 sc in center sc (lower outside corner), place a marker, (sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd. 9th to 14th rnds incl: Sc in each sc to center sc of next 5-sc group, 5 sc in center sc, (sc m each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 3 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd. 15th rnd: Sc in each sc around, making 3 sc in center sc of each 3-sc group, omitting the increases at marker. Break off.
Hold 2 pieces wrong sides together and, working through both thicknesses, make sc in each sc across one short side (front). Join other 2 sections in same way (back). Join back and front together to form bag.
TOP ••• 1st rnd: Sl st in next 8 sc, sc in each sc across front to last 8 sc of side joining, skip 16 sc, sc in each sc across back to last 8 sc of opposite side joining. 2nd to 11th rnds incl: Sc in teach sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off. To form 4 corners, place side seams against lower edge of Top and sl st edges together.
HANDLE ••• Ch 48. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd to 5th rows incl: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Hold long sides together and, working through both thicknesses, make sc in each sc across. Break off.
BUTTON TAB (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, ch 22. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 10 ch, skip next 9 ch, sc in last ch and in next 8 ch; working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in next 11 ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc m each sc across. Break off.
Line bag with buckram and lining material as far as top. Turn back one half of top to right side and tack in place. Sew ends of handle to bag inside top. Sew on button tabs inside top 2 ½ inches in from each end. Sew buttons opposite buttonloops.
BAG PIECE (Make 2): Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th, 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 8th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 9th rnd: 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 18 sc (top section), 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 10th to 14th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice, sc in each sc to end of rnd (86 sc at end of 14th rnd).
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Black ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ½ yard of felt for lining ... 1 spool of gold metallic thread for trim ... 12 bone rings ... 1 ⅔ yards of ribbon.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sc make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
BAG PIECE (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: 10 sc in ring. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc). 5th, 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in each sc around. 8th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc). 9th rnd: 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 18 sc (top section), 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 10th to 14th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice, sc in each sc to end of rnd (86 sc at end of 14th rnd). Mark center of bottom section. 15th rnd: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) twice; sc in each sc to within 12 sc of marker, 2 sc in next 24 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd (114 sc). 16th to 22nd rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group) twice; sc in each sc to end of rnd. Break off.
GUSSET ••• Starting at short end, ch 6. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until piece is long enough to fit around bottom of Bag from 3-sc group to 3-sc group. Do not break off. Holding a Bag Piece and Gusset together, make sc through both thicknesses around. Break off. Join other Bag Piece to other side of Gusset
DOUBLE RING ••• With 4 strands of metallic thread, ch 10. Join. Make 12 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Make another ch 10. Draw ch through 1st Ring. Join. Make 12 sc in 2nd Ring. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Make 12 sets of Double Rings. Sew to Bag Pieces as desired. Line Bag with buckram and lining material.
RING (Make 12) ••• With Black, make 12 sc in each bone ring, sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Sew Rings evenly around top. Draw ribbon twice through rings. Tie ends in a bow.
BAG PIECE (Make 2): Starting at center, ch 16. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across (32 sc). 2nd rnd: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group) twice. 3rd to 10th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd (19 sc between center sc on each short side, 31 sc between center sc on each long side).
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNITCRO-SHEEN, 6 balls of Maroon ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 ... ½ yard each of buckram and powder blue felt for lining ... 10 inch zipper.
Use 4 threads throughout.
GAUGE: 4 sts make 1 inch; 4 ½ rnds make 1 inch.
BAG PIECE (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, ch 16. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across (32 sc). 2nd rnd: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group) twice. 3rd to 10th rnds incl: (Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in each sc to end of rnd (19 sc between center sc on each short side, 31 sc between center sc on each long side). 11th rnd: Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group (lower corner), 3 sc in center sc, (sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 5 sc in center sc - upper corner) twice, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. 12th to 19th rnds incl: Sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc, (sc in each sc to center sc of next 5-sc group, 5 sc in center sc) twice, sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd. Break off.
TOP ••• 1st row: Attach thread to center sc of first 5-sc group. Sc in sc where thread was attached, working across upper edge, make sc in each sc to center sc of next 5-sc group, sc in center sc (69 sc). Ch 1, turn. 2nd to 14th rows incl: Sc in next 69 sc. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 14th row. On 2nd Bag Piece, do not break off at end of 14th row. Hold the 2 Bag Pieces wrong sides together and working through both thicknesses, make a row of sc across short side, lower edge and other short side. Break off.
Cut out lining and buckram to fit Bag Piece up to the 19th rnd. Sew in place, inserting zipper at center of top. Now cut lining and buckram to fit top piece and sew in place. Make 2 horizontal pleats on each side at center of each top piece. For front piece, cut a piece of felt 2 X 10 inches and one 2 X 8 inches. Sew one end of 2 X 10 inch piece to inside of Bag, back of pleat. Sew one end of the 2 X 8 inch piece 1 inch below pleats in center of top. Fold free ends of the 2 pieces together to form bow and sew in place.
BAG PIECE: Starting at center of bottom with Brown, ch 31. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across (62 sc). 2nd rnd: 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd (68 sc). 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in same st as sl st, * skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc (shell).
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5, 6 balls of Hunter’s Green ... CHADWICK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 3 balls (1 oz. balls) of Wood Brown ... Bone Crochet Hook No. 5 ... 9 inch zipper ... ⅓ yard each of buckram and felt for lining ... A ring, 1 ½ inches in diameter.
Use wool single and cotton double throughout.
BAG PIECE ••• Starting at center of bottom with Brown, ch 31. 1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across (62 sc). 2nd rnd: 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to next 3-sc group, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc to end of rnd (68 sc). 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in same st as sl st, * skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc (shell). Repeat from * around, ending with 2 dc, sl st in top st of ch-3. Drop Brown (17 shells). 5th rnd: Draw Green through loop on hook. Ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st around, sl st in 1st sc. Drop Green. 6th rnd: Draw Brown through loop on hook. Sc in joining st, * skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc 2 rows below. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in 1st sc. Drop Brown. 7th rnd: Same as 5th rnd. 8th rnd: Draw Brown through loop on hook. Ch 3, dc in joining st, * skip 2 sc, sc in next sc 2 rows below, skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. Repeat the last 4 rnds (5th to 8th rnds incl) until there are 8 rnds of shells. Now work as before, making only 3 dc instead of 4 dc in each shell and skipping only 1 sc after each shell until there are 4 rnds of 3-dc shells. Make a rnd of sc in Green and 2 rnds of sc in Brown. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off.
HANDLE ••• With Brown, ch 40. Draw chain through ring, join. 1st rnd: Sc in each ch around. 2nd to 5th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Break off. With Green, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Break off. Sew this chain around Handle above ring.
TAB ••• With Brown, ch 16. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd and 3rd rows: Sc in each sc across. Break off. Draw through ring and sew ends together.
Cut a piece of cardboard for bottom, then line bag with buckram and lining material. Sew zipper and tab in place.
MOTIF: Ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 20 dc in ring. Sl st in 1st dc. Ch 1, turn. 2nd rnd: Sc in back loop of each dc around. Sl st in 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd rnd: Sl st in back loop of st where sl st was made on 1st rnd, ch 3, in same place make dc, ch 3 and 2 dc, * dc in free loop of each of next 4 sts on 1st rnd, in next free loop make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT CRO-SHEEN, 3 balls of White, Ecru or Cream, or 5 balls of any color ... Steel Crochet Hook No. 5 ... ½ yard of crinoline ... 1 yard of lining material ... 11 inch zipper.
GAUGE: Each motif measures about 1 ¾ inches square.
Use thread double throughout.
MOTIF ••• Ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 20 dc in ring. Sl st in 1st dc. Ch 1, turn. 2nd rnd: Sc in back loop of each dc around. Sl st in 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd rnd: Sl st in back loop of st where sl st was made on 1st rnd, ch 3, in same place make dc, ch 3 and 2 dc, * dc in free loop of each of next 4 sts on 1st rnd, in next free loop make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in top st of starting ch-3. Ch 1, turn. 4th rnd: Sc in back loop of each st around. Sl st in 1st sc. Break off. Make 80 motifs in all.
Sew motifs together as shown on chart, catching only the free loop of sts on 3rd rnd (thus allowing ridge to stand). Cut 2 pieces of lining material same as crocheted piece (including points). Cut crinoline ¼ inch smaller all around. Face crinoline with one piece of lining material. Cover other side of crinoline with lining material, turning in all edges and sewing with slip sts all around. Sew lining to wrong side of crocheted piece. Fold piece in half (lining inside) and pin top edges together. Fold in 4 motifs at each end to form gussets (dotted lines on chart). Sew side edges. Sew zipper along opening.
LOOP ••• 1st row: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Repeat 2nd row until piece measures 5 inches. Break off. Sew long edges together. Sew ends together, forming a loop. Sew this end of loop to zipper pull. Make 2 motifs and sew them together back to back. Sew one corner of joined motifs to free end of loop.
BAG PIECE (Make 2): Starting at center, cast on 120 sts. 1st row: K across. 2nd row: P across. 3rd to 6th rows incl: Repeat 1st and 2nd rows. 7th and 8th rows: K across. These 8 rows constitute Pattern. Work in pattern until 6 ridges have been made, ending with 2nd row.
MATERIALS: CHADWICK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 6 balls (1 oz. balls) of Paddy Green ... Knitting Pins, 1 pair No. 4 (3 ½ mm. size) ... 2 belt buckles ... ¾ yard each of buckram and felt for lining.
GAUGE: 5 ½ sts make 1 inch; 7 rows make 1 inch.
BAG PIECE (Make 2) ••• Starting at center, cast on 120 sts. 1st row: K across. 2nd row: P across. 3rd to 6th rows incl: Repeat 1st and 2nd rows. 7th and 8th rows: K across. These 8 rows constitute Pattern. Work in pattern until 6 ridges have been made, ending with 2nd row.
To Shape Gusset: 1st row: K 69, k 2 tog, turn. 2nd row: P 19, P 2 tog, turn. 3rd row: K 19, k 2 tog, turn. Working in pattern, repeat 2nd and 3rd rows of Gusset until 48 sts remain. Then k 3 tog (instead of k 2 tog) until 20 sts remain. Bind off.
HANDLE ••• Cast on 14 sts. Work in pattern until Handle measures 36 inches. Bind off.
Block and press bag pieces and handle. Turn bag pieces inside out and make paper pattern to fit exactly. Cut buckram from pattern, cut lining ½ inch larger all around. Sew lining pieces over buckram, turning back ½ inch allowance all around. Sew bag pieces together at cast on edges, working from wrong side. Sew both bag pieces and lining pieces together. Turn bag right side out, blind st lining in place. Fold top of gusset toward inside of bag and sew in pleat at top. Line handle with buckram and lining material. Cover buckles with buttonhole stitch and slip over handle. Sew handle over center seam of bag, moving buckles to top of bag. Sew short ends of handle together.
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