Crochet backpack

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Size:

35 cm x 40 cm

Materials:

Rico, Creative Sport dk. Content 50 % acrylic, 50 % cotton. 50 g = 145 m.

5 balls – col 021 mustard

Crochet hook: Size 5 mm Stitch markers

Tension

16 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm over double crochet using 5 mm hook.

Check your tension - if less stitches use thinner hook, if more use thicker hook.

Using 5 mm hook make 35 chains.

BASE

Foundation round 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, 1 double crochet in each of next 32 chains, 3 double crochets in last chain, now work along other side of chain, 1 double crochet in each of next 33 chains, 3 double crochets in turning chain. 72 double crochets. Place stitch marker at end of this round and move this marker up at end of every round.

1st round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, 2 double crochets in each of next 3 double crochets, repeat from * once. 78 double crochets.

2nd round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in next double crochet) 3 times, repeat from * once. 84 double crochets. 3rd round *1 double crochet in each of next 35 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 2 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in next double crochet, repeat from * once. 90 double crochets.

4th round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 3 double crochets) 3 times, repeat from * once. 96 double crochets.

5th round *1 double crochet in each of next 37 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 4 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in next double crochet, repeat from * once. 102 double crochets.

6th round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 5 double crochets) 3 times, repeat from * once. 108 double crochets.

7th round *1 double crochet in each of next 39 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 6 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in next double crochet, repeat from * once. 114 double crochets.

8th round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 7 double crochets) 3 times, repeat from * once. 120 double crochets.

9th round *1 double crochet in each of next 41 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 8 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in next double crochet, repeat from * once. 126 double crochets.

10th round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 9 double crochets) 3 times, repeat from * once. 132 double crochets.

11th round *1 double crochet in each of next 43 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 10 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in next double crochet, repeat from * once. 138 double crochets.

12th round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 11 double crochets) 3 times,

repeat from * once. 144 double crochets.

13th round *1 double crochet in each of next 45 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 12 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in next double crochet, repeat from * once. 150 double crochets.

14th round *1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 13 double crochets) 3 times, repeat from * once. 156 double crochets.

15th round Place stitch marker, 1 double crochet in each of next 33 double crochets, place stitch marker, (1 double crochet in each of next 14 double crochets, 2 double crochets in next double crochet) 3 times, 1 double crochet in each of next 47 double crochets, (2 double crochets in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in each of next 14 double crochets) twice, 2 double crochets in last double crochet. 162 double crochets.

Last 2 markers denote attaching position for ends of cord.

SIDES

1st round *1 double crochet in next double crochet, repeat from * to end. 162 stitches.

2nd to 13th rounds Repeat 1st round 12 times. Slip stitch in first double crochet. 162 stitches.

14th round 4 chains (counts as 1 treble and 1 chain), miss next double crochet, *1 treble in next double crochet, 1 chain, miss 1 double crochet, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in 3rd of 4 chains. 162 stitches.

15th round 1 chain, 1 double crochet in same place as slip stitch, 1 double crochet in first chain space, *1 double crochet in next treble, 1 double crochet in next chain space, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in first double crochet. 162 stitches.

16th round 4 chains (counts as 1 treble and 1 chain), 1 treble in same place as slip stitch, miss next 2 double crochets, *work 1 treble, 1 chain and 1 treble all in next double crochets, miss next 2 double crochets, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in 3rd of 4 chains, 54 chain spaces. 162 stitches.

17th round Slip stitch in first chain space, 3 chains, work 1 treble, 1 chain and 2 trebles all in same place as last slip stitch, 1 chain, miss next chain space, *work 2 trebles, 1 chain and 2 trebles all in next chain spaces, 1 chain, miss next chain space, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in 3rd of 3 chains. 162 stitches.

18th round Slip stitch in next treble and chain space, 4 chains (counts as 1 treble and 1 chain), 1 treble in same place as last slip stitch, *work 1 treble, 1 chain and 1 treble all in next chain spaces, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in 3rd of 4 chains. 162 stitches.

19th and 20th round Work 17th and 18th rounds. 162 stitches. 21st round Slip stitch in first chain space, 1 chain, 1 double crochet in same place as last slip stitch, *1 double crochet in each of next 2 trebles, 1 double crochet in next chain space, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, 1 double crochet in last treble, 1 double crochet in 3rd of 4 chains, slip stitch in first double crochet. 162 stitches.

22nd and 23rd round Work 14th and 15th round.

24th round 3 chains (counts as 1 treble), *1 treble in next double crochet, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in top of 3 chains. 162 stitches.

25th round 1 chain, 1 double crochet in same place as slip stitch, *1 double crochet in next treble, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in first double crochet.

26th to 31st rounds Repeat 24th and 25th round 3 times.

32nd to 36th rounds Work 14th to 18th rounds. 162 stitches.

37th to 46th rounds Repeat 17th and 18th round 5 times.

47th round

Work 21st round.

48th round 1 chain, *1 double crochet in next double crochet, repeat from * to end, slip stitch in first double crochet. 162 stitches. Fasten off.

Cord

Using 5 mm hook, make 240 chains.

Foundation row 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, 1 double crochet in each chain to end, turn. 239 stitches.

Next row 1 chain, * 1 double crochet in next double crochet, repeat from * to end. 239 stitches. Fasten off.

Finishing

Starting at centre back, thread cord evenly through chain spaces along 46th round. Secure ends at position marked by 2 last markers.

Design Rico