Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Hometown USA State Fair Backpack

Pattern Number: 90271AD

This striped backpack is a great alternative to a purse. Take it to school, the fair, the beach, or on vacation!

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Hometown USA State Fair Backpack
Pattern Number: 90271AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size Finished Circumference 36 in. (91.5 cm) Finished Depth 17 in. (43 cm) CORRECTIONS: None as of Oct 5, 2009. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 135-108 Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn: Washington Denim 3 Balls (A) 135-102 Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn: Honolulu Pink 1 Ball (B) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13 Lion Brand Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

8 sc + 8 rnds = 4 in. (10 cm). 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.

BACKPACK With A, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1 (RS): Work 8 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc. Place marker for beg of rnd, move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc 16 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 24 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 32 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 40 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 48 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 56 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 64 sc at end of rnd. Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc 72 sc at end of rnd. Rnds 10-17: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. At end of Rnd 17, fasten off A. Rnd 18: Join B with sl st in first sc, ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. Rnds 19-25: With B, ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. At end of Rnd 25, fasten off B. Rnd 26: Join A with sl st in first sc, ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. Rnds 27-30: With A, ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 31 (Eyelet Rnd): Ch 3, sk first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 2, sk next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first ch of beg ch 18 ch-2 sps at end of rnd. Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc in each sc, working 2 sc in each ch-2 sp around 72 sc at end of rnd. Rnds 33 and 34: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. CORD

With A, ch 2; join with sl st in beg ch. Work in a continuous spiral as follows: *work 1 sl st in next st; rep from * until Cord measures about 60 in. (152.5 cm). Fasten off. FINISHING Weave Cord through eyelets of Rnd 31, and bring both Cord ends to RS. Pull Cord ends through, from RS to WS in space between sts, just below B stripe and in line with center point between Cords. Knot Cord ends securely on inside of Backpack. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch-space = space previously made rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

ch(s) = chain(s) rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side sk = skip sp(s) = space(s) WS = wrong side

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