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"Triple Treats"

MATERIALS USED:
2 skeins Opal Crocodile #15
One skein Lion Brand Fun Fur (white)
Set of 5 Size 6 dpns. Pair of Size 6-16" length Circular Ndls
Pair of Size 10-1/2 Straight Ndls for Scarf
Marker - Tapestry Needle - Size J Crochet hook
6 Large Silver Beads - [Optional] 1 Silver Button
Cardboard size 2"x 4" - Small amt fabric to cover cardboard

GAUGE: On size 6 ndls/2 strands yarn: 4 sts and 4 rows = 1 inch

FINISHED SIZES:
BAG = 6" high x 4" wide x 2" deep
CAP = Approx 20" circumfrence x 8" from edge to top
SCARF = 40" long X Approx 3-1/2" wide

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy

STITCH PATTERN: NOTE: 2 strands Crocodile yarn held tog throughout for all items
FOR BAG AND CAP: (Basketweave pattern)
Rnds 1 - 5: K 5, P 5 around
Rnds 6 - 10: P 5, K 5 around

FOR SCARF: (Basketweave pattern) NOTE: 2 strands Crocodile yarn held tog throughout
Rows 1 and 3: K5, P5, K5
Rows 2 and 4: P5, K5, P5
Rows 5 and 7: P5, K5, P5
Rows 6 and 8: K5, P5, K5

MAKE BAG:
With Fun Fur [single strand] and Size 6 ndls, cast on 60 sts. Place sts evenly on 4 needles and join yarn to form circle being careful not to twist the yarn. Knit 2 rnds. Cut yarn and join Crocodile yarn [2 strands together]. Knit all sts for 2 rounds. Begin Stitch Pattern and work Rnds 1 thru 10 four times. Bag measures approx 6" from beginning. Or work in pattern until bag is your desired length. End working one rnd of all Purl stitches.

BAG BOTTOM:
At this point, you will need to place your stitches on your ndls in this manner: Ndl 1: 20 sts; Ndl 2: 10 sts; Ndl 3: 20 sts; and Ndl 4: rem 10 sts. Work bottom as follows:
Ndl 1: K 19 sts, K the 20th st and the first st from Ndl 2 tog. Turn.
Ndl 1: P back 19 sts, P the 20th st and the first st from Ndl 4 tog. Turn.
Repeat this process till all sts are knitted off of Ndls 2 and 4.
You will now have 20 sts each on Ndls 1 and 3. With sts facing each other, bind off sts together as you would do for a sock toe closure. [I did
a 3-needle bind off, but any favorite method will work just as well]. This creates a box-like bag rather than a flat bag. If you prefer it flat, just work a closure after the bag is your desired length. Weave in ends.


BAG STRAPS:
With crochet hook and 2 strands of Crocodile held together, leave an 8-10" tail and chain 10, *dc in 2nd ch from hook, YO hook, bring hook around ch10 and sl st to ch on hook**, ch 12. Repeat from * to **, ch 10. Tie off leaving an 8-10" tail. Make two.

These are the small straps that connect directly to each side of bag. Thread one silver bead onto each strap. Make sure Bead hole is large enough so the strap will go through easily. Attach each end of the straps to the bag as shown in Diagram A.


LONG SHOULDER STRAP:
With crochet hook and 2 strands of yarn, leave an 8-10" tail and ch 12. Work a chain same as above from * to **, ch 12. Continue in this manner until strap is twice as long as desired length. Mine finished length is 30" long. Thread 2 beads onto each end of long strap; then thread each end of large strap through the bead on the small strap, thread it back up through the first bead on the large strap, and tie off. Then slide 2nd bead down onto first bead to cover where strap is tied off as shown in Diagram B. For a larger more detailed view of bag strap, CLICK HERE

FINISH BAG:
Cover cardboard with fabric of choice and glue to fabric. Place cardboard into bottom of bag for support. [Optional] Attach button to front as pictured. Weave in all ends.

MAKE CAP:
With Circular ndls and 1 strand of Fun Fur, cast on 90 sts. Place marker and join yarn being careful not to twist yarn. Knit two rounds. Cut yarn and join 2 strands of Crocodile yarn. Knit one round. Knit in Basketweave Stitch Pattern same as for bag till cap is 4-1/4" from beginning edge. End having just finished with Rnd 9 in Stitch Pattern.

FOR A LARGER VIEW OF CAP, CLICK HERE FIRST DECREASE
Next Rnd: P5, K3, K2tog around. Next 4 Rnds: K 5, P 4 around.
2ND DECREASE:
Next Rnd: K5, P3, P2tog around. Move marker to mark beg of rnd. Next 4 Rnds: P4, K4 around.
3RD DECREASE:
Next Rnd: P4, K2, K2tog around. Next 4 Rnds: K4, P3 around.
4TH DECREASE: NOTE: Begin decreasing on every 3rd rnd
Next Rnd: K4, P2, P2tog around. Move marker to beg of rnd. Next 3 Rnds: P3, K3 around. (54 sts)
5TH DECREASE: NOTE: You will probably need to switch to dpns at this point.
Next Rnd: P1, P2tog, K1, K2tog around. Next 3 Rnds: K2, P2 around (36 sts)
6TH DECREASE:
Next Rnd: K2tog, P2tog around. Next 2 Rnds: P1, K1 around. (18 sts)
FINAL DECREASE:
Next Rnd: P2tog around (9 sts). Cut yarn leaving a 10" tail. Thread tail into Tapestry needle and sew tail through remaining 9 sts. Pull tight to close top. Tie off and weave in all ends.

MAKE SCARF:
With Size 10-1/2 ndls and single strand of Fun Fur, Cast on 15 sts. Knit 2 Rows. Cut yarn, join 2 strands of Crocodile yarn and Knit 2 Rows. Begin Scarf Basketweave Stitch Pattern as instructed above. Repeat those 8 Rows until scarf measures Approx 40" [or desired length]. Cut yarn, join single strand Fun Fur and Knit 2 Rows. Bind off. Weave in all ends.

Designed and Knit by "Soxie" - 2004
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