Drawstring Knitting Bag Pattern

DRAWSTRING BAG ... With Turquoise ch 52, dc in 3rd st from hook, sc in next st, * ch 2, dc in same st, skip 2 chs, sc in next ch, repeat from * to end of ch, turn.

2nd Row—* Ch 2, dc in same space, sc in next sc, repeat from * to last sc, ch 2, dc in same space, sc in ch 2 loop, turn.

Repeat the last row 9 times, cut yarn.

12th Row—Attach Lt. Yellow and work same as 2nd row, cut yarn.

13th Row—Attach Turquoise and work same as 2nd row, cut yarn.

Repeat the last 2 rows twice, do not cut yarn at end of last row.

Next 5 Rows—Work same as 2nd row, cut yarn.

Working on opposite side of starting ch, and with right side of 1st row toward you, attach Turquoise, * ch 2, dc in same space, sc in same space with sc of 1st row, repeat from * across row ending with sc in end st, turn. Repeat from 2nd row to end of 1st section.

Fold work in half and sew the 2 sides together.

Next Row—Beading: With right side of bag toward you attach Turquoise at joining, ch 7, trc in next sc, * ch 3, trc in next sc, repeat from * 14 times, ch 3, trc in joining, * ch 3, trc in next sc, repeat from * around remainder of work, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch, turn.

Next Row—Ch 2, dc in same space, sc in next trc, * ch 2, dc in same space, sc in next trc, repeat from * all around ending with sl st in joining, cut yarn, turn.

Next Row—Attach Lt. Yellow and work same as 2nd row, ending with sl st, turn.

Next 2 Rows—Attach Turquoise and work same as last row, cut yarn at end of last row.

Tie: With Turquoise work a chain about 30 inches long, sl st in 2nd st from hook, 1 sl st in each remaining st of ch, cut yarn. Work another tie in same manner. Lace 1 tie through beading. Lace other tie at opposite side. Tie free ends together.