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~ “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10



Friday, April 24, 2009

Freebie Friday...................

Mini Tote Bag

Hook size – I
Yarn – Red Heart Super Saver
Skill level – Beginner

Ch 16
Rnd 1: 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 13sc, 3sc in last sc turning corner and sc in other half of next 13sc, sc in beginning st. sl st in first sc to join. (32sc) ch2
Rnd 2: sc in same st as joining. 2sc in next sc, sc in next 13sc, 2sc in ea next 3sc, turning corner … sc in next 13sc, 2sc in last sc, sl st to ch2 to join. (38sc) ch3
Rnd 3: dc in ea sc around…joining with sl st to top of ch3. (38dc) ch 3
Rnd 4 – 9: repeat Rnd 3
Due to the slight twist in the rounds.. the next rnd may seem off… but its not.
Rnd 10: dc in next 7dc, ch 9, sk next 9dc, dc in next 10dc, ch 9, sk next 9dc, dc in last 2dc, join with sl st to top of ch 3. (20dc – 18 ch sp) ch 3
Rnd 11: dc in 7dc, dc in 9ch sp(s), dc in next 10dc, dc in 9ch sp(s), dc in last 2dc, join with sl st to top of ch 3. (38 dc) ch3
Rnd 12: dc in ea dc around joining with sl st to top of ch3. finish off. Weave in ends.
Embellish with ribbon…flowers… beads..etc.
Fill with goodies and enjoy!

by:Tammy Carlton
©Coffee n’ Crafts
hugs... love & blessings,
.::Tam::.
**God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.
~ John 3:17**

10 comments:

Mary said...

Thanks Tammy!

Ally said...

I remember seeing this on Crochetville, so cute! I think I will start one later today during naptime. =) Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Thanks! This is perfect - I could have used one of these earlier today!

teakaycee said...

you are all so very welcome!!! I'm happy to share fun things!
These would make great little teacher gifts filled with a few goodies. Maybe a mothers day gift ... or just a little birthday gift for a little girl.
have fun ladies. hope to hear of ones you've made.

God Bless

Tam G. said...

Thank-you Tammy

I have several uses for this.

Tammy G.

Anonymous said...

TY :) I made a couple of these and Gave them to a couple of friends :)

Anonymous said...

*Oooops I for got to show you a pic :)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w109/R3n3339/crochet/lb.gif

teakaycee said...

you're very welcome TammyG.

Renee'... those turned out GREAT!
love the added pom and flower! Nice touch!
thank you so much for sharing!!!

God Bless

Donna Shoup said...

I am so wanting to make this for a friends daughter, but I'm not understanding the Row1 insturctions, can you help me please?

What do you mean by sc in other half of next 13sc?

Thank you :)

teakaycee said...

round 1 is made around the ch of 16.
you will sc down one side of the ch... then turn the end and sc back up the other side of the ch to the first sc.
you will have an oval of 32sc

hope that helps
thanks for the interest!!!
God Bless
.::tam::.