FELTY WONKY SKULL BAG

CROCHET PATTERN

...because symmetry is so overrated don’t you think?

YOU WILL NEED

100g Dark double knitting yarn (approx)

100g Light double knitting yarn (approx)

If you want to felt the bag, choose yarn that has a high wool content and check the washing instructions on the label; if it says “cool wash” or “do not rub” then it probably will felt. If it is labelled “superwash” or “easy care” then it probably won’t.

4.5 mm crochet hook

2 buttons

Darning needle

BAG FRONT

Use the Dark colour. Chain 42.

Row 1 Single crochet into the second chain after the hook. Carry on in single crochet to end. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 2 -7 Single crochet to end. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 8-33 Follow the pattern chart to work the colour changes. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 34 -41 Single crochet in Dark to end. Change colour to Light. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 42 -44 Single crochet to end. Fasten off. (41 stitches).

BAG BACK

Row 1 Work a single crochet into each stitch on the bottom of the BAG FRONT using Light colour. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 2 -3 Single crochet to end. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 4 Single crochet to end. Change colour to Dark. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 5 -7 Single crochet to end. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Row 8 Single crochet to end. Change colour to Light. Chain 1. Turn. (41 stitches).

Carry on working in these stripes until you have 7 Light stripes and 7 Dark stripes.

Work 2 rows in Light Colour.

Last row 14 single crochet.

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Make a button loop - 15 chain. Join to first chain using a slip stitch. Work 20 single crochet into loop to form a button loop.

13 single crochet into the next 13 single crochet stitches along the top of the bag.

Make another button loop (as before).

14 single crochet into the next 14 single crochet stitches along the top of the bag.

Fasten off.

STRAP

Chain 66* makes a just fits over your shoulder length strap.

Row 1 Single crochet into the second chain after the hook. Carry on in single crochet to end. Chain 3. Turn. (65 stitches/130 stitches).

Row 2 Half double crochet to end. Chain 3. Turn. (65 stitches)

Row 3 Half double crochet to end. Chain 2. Turn. (65 stitches)

Row 4 Single crochet to end. Fasten off.

*(Or start with chain 131 to make a nearer your hip length strap).

MAKING UP

Darn in any loose ends.

Find the bottom of the bag by folding it in half lengthwise. With wrong sides together, line up the short ends of the handles with the bottom of the bag and sew along the ends of the handles making sure the handle isn’t twisted.

Pin the sides of the bag front to the long edges of the handle – make sure they are even – sew in place. Pin the sides of the bag back to the other long edges of the handle making sure the top of the bag back is level with the top of the bag front.

FELTING

Put the bag into a hot wash with an old towel. Put it through the wash again if it hasn’t felted as much as you want. Gently shape the bag, put a plastic bag covered book inside so it dries in a good bag shape. Dry completely.

FINISHING

Sew on the buttons and enjoy your Felty Wonky Skull Bag….And when someone points out, ‘cos they will, that the eyes are different sizes, just tell them that this skull had an interesting life.

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COPYRIGHT

© 2009 http://topstitched.wordpress.com I’d be delighted if you use this pattern to make things as gifts or to raise funds for charities so long as you give me credit as the designer. Please don’t post it all over the web and pretend it is yours, or use the pattern for your personal gain. I’d love to see any photos of the bags you’ve made using the pattern – contact me via the topstitched blog. Happy wonky crocheting!

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FELTED WONKY SKULL PATTERN CHART

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