"Key To My Heart"
MATERIALS USED:Small amounts of Opal Uni-Solid Red #10 Small amounts of Opal Prisma#1191 Set of 5 Size 5 needles or Circular ndl Size 5 - 12" length 14 Silver beads One Large Silver heart charm or bead One Small Heart Charm or bead Silver Key or key charm Crochet Hook Size F (or size to fit thru bead) Crochet Hook Size J (for strap) NOTE: 3 strands of yarn held together throughout:
(2 strands Solid Red, 1 strand Prisma)GAUGE: 4 stitches = 1 inch
SKILL LEVEL: Easy - some crochet knowledge helpful
FINISHED SIZE: Approx. 4" wide x 5" long (strap not included)
FINISHED WEIGHT: Bag (incl strap & beads) = 1.4 oz
(I mention this to show how little yarn is actually used)
BEGIN CHECKERBOARD PATTERN: (my fav stitch pattern for bags)
ROUNDS 1 - 4 Knit 4, Purl 4 around
ROUNDS 5 - 8: Purl 4, Knit 4 around
Repeat these 8 rounds 3x's. Work one more of Rounds 1 - 4
Divide stitches evenly onto two needles (20 sts per needle)
BEGIN BIND OFF:
MAKE STRAP:
FINISHING:
Designed and Knit by "Soxie" - 2006
Holding both needles together, and binding off stitches together
from both needles, bind off first 2 sts. With small
crochet hook,
Continue binding off across bottom of bag,
adding a bead every 2nd stitch until all stitches are bound off.
With large crochet hook and holding same 3 strands of yarn together,
crochet a chain desired length of strap adding 3 beads on each end of strap.
I spaced my beads approx. 1-1/2" apart.
Attach the strap to inside top of bag on both sides.
SPECIAL NOTE: [OPTIONAL] I made my strap in two pieces and
tied them together at the middle top of strap,
leaving enough yarn for a tassle.
Add large heart, small heart and key to top center of bag (as pictured)
Weave in all ends.