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The following pattern is my original design.
Please only copy or print this pattern for personal use.
Please contact me if you find any errors.

MATERIALS:

Red Heart 4 ply WW Yarn
(I had an old skein of Red Heart "Preference" -color was Lullaby - and it took less than 3 ounces.
Red Heart Super Saver would work great also.)
Hook Size K (to crochet main bag)
Hook Size H (for joining sides)
Yarn Needle

Stitches: ch, sc, dc.

Difficulty:  EASY/MEDIUM

R1: Ch20, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea rem ch. (19sc)

R2: Ch1, turn. Sc in the first st. (Ch1, sk next st, sc in next st) across.

R3: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea sc and in ea ch1 sp. (19sc)

Rs4-33: Rep R2 & R3.

HANDLE:

R1: Ch1, turn. Sc in 2sts.

R2: Ch1, turn. Sc in first st. Dc in next st.

R3: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea sc.

Rep R2 & R3 8 more times.
Fasten off and sew end to the last two sts on the opposite end of the same row.

Attach yarn on opposite side in the first st. (along the foundation chain)
Ch1, sc in first 2sts. Rep R2 & R3 as in the first handle.
Fasten off and sew end to the last two sts on the opposite end of the foundation row.

Fold handles together and crochet the sides tog using single crochet stitches.
I began crocheting the side seams about one inch below the handle
to allow easier access to the contents of the bag.
After sides seams are finished turn the bag right side out.