GAUGE:

11 sc + 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] before felting. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

Bag will shrink during felting process.

BACK
Work as for Front.

TAB, GUSSET, AND STRAP
Tab
With A, ch 7.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 6 sc.
Rows 2-12 Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Do not fasten off.

Gusset
Row 13 Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, sc across 6 Tab sc; turn – 10 sc.
Row 14 Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, sc in 10 sc; turn – 14 sc.

Work even in sc until Gusset measures about 46" [117 cm] or until wider portion of piece fits around 2 sides and bottom of Front. Do not fasten off.

Strap
Sl st in 4 sc, ch 1, sc in 6 sc, sk last 4 sc; turn – 6 sts. Work even in sc until Strap measures about 40" [101.5 cm] or desired length. Fasten off.

MESH PANEL
With RS facing, join B at bottom edge of Front.
Row 1 Working along foundation ch of Front, ch 1, sc in each ch of foundation ch to last ch, 2 sc in last ch; turn – 41 sc.
Row 2 Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk 1 sc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, dc in next sc; rep from * across; turn.
Rows 3-14 Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * across; end dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn.
Row 15 Ch 1, sc in each dc and each ch-1 space across. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew Mesh Panel sides to corresponding sides of Front. Sew along centerline of Mesh Panel to Front in a vertical seam to create 2 pockets. Sew Gusset to Front and Back. Insert Tab through plastic rings; fold over and sew Tab down.

FELTINGWash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape. For more about felting, click here.

If necessary, separate Mesh Panel from Front. Stuff with paper to dry. Thread free end of Strap through plastic rings.

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