Softee Chunky Twists - Bag (crochet)

Cute bag with a pretty tie detail is fun and easy to make. Measures approx. 13 x 15 ins [33 x 38 cm], excluding strap. Shown in Bernat Softee Chunky #86010 (Taupe Twists), crochet on size 6 mm (U.S. J/10) hook.

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MEASUREMENTS: 13 x 15 ins [33 x 38 cm], excluding strap.

MATERIALS
Bernat Softee Chunky Twists (80 g/2.8 oz)
4 balls of #86010 (Taupe Twists).

Size 6 mm (U.S. J/10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 12 sts and 8 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Turning ch 2 does not count as hdc.

FRONT and BACK (make alike).
Ch 41.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 39 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice - Dcfp made. *Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at back of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Dcfp in next st. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep last row for 14½ ins [37 cm], ending with a WS row.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st across. Fasten off.

STRAP and BELT (make alike).
Ch 7.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 5 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc across. Turn.
Rep last row for 30 ins [76 cm]. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew side and bottom seams. Sew ends of Strap at side seams inside top edge of Bag. Fold bottom corner flat and sew through all thicknesses on WS 1½ ins [4 cm] from corner.

Belt Loops (make 4).
Ch 5.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 3 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc across. Turn.
Rep last row for 2½ ins [6 cm]. Fasten off.
Sew Belt Loops in position. Thread Belt through loops and tie at center front.