Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Lion Wool Felted Diaper Bag

Pattern Number: 50961

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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Lion Wool Felted Diaper Bag
Pattern Number: 50961
SKILL LEVEL: Easy + SIZE: One Size About 11 inches wide x 15" inches tall [28 x 38 cm] after felting CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS 820-113 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Scarlet 4 Skeins (A) 820-133 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Pumpkin 3 Skeins Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials Two 1 1/2-inch [4 cm] plastic or metal rings GAUGE:

11 sc + 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] before felting. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTES:

Bag will shrink during felting process.

BAG FRONT With A, ch 41. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn 40 sts. Rows 2-6 With A, ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Rows 7-12 With B, ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Rows 13-48 Work even in sc, working 6 more 6-row stripes of A and B alternately. Rows 49-52 With A, work 4 rows even in sc. Fasten off. 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.

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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.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) rep = repeat(s)(ing) sc = single crochet sl = slip

ch(s) = chain(s) RS = right side sk = skip st(s) = stitch(es)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

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Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Lion Wool (Article #820) is a worsted-weight 100% wool. Solid colors are packaged in 3 oz [85 g]/158 yd [144 m] balls; variegated colors are 2 3/4 oz [78 g]/143 yds [131 m]

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