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Intermediate Level
This is a written pattern with photos and graphs. The main graph is a colour block graph I detail how my block graphs work on my webpage (click here for how to use a colour block graph).
The pattern is worked in the round, closing each round before continuing on.
The cats for attaching to the handles are made separately and attached with a length of yarn and a tapestry needle. A symbol graph is included for these, in addition to the written instructions.
Crochet terminology: Both US and UK.
Materials
5mm/H hook
4 x Ice Yarns Metallic Viscose. 50g 195m/213.2yd per ball. Approximate amount used 550m/502.9yd if gauge is met. Note the yarn used is classified as a DK weight, but it is a heavy Dk.
1 x Set of bag handles. I used metal handles. Size used in this pattern 11.5cm/4.5” x 9cm/3.5” . These handles are available at many outlets and also on Amazon.
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers
4 Heart Shape buttons 14mm optional
6 Buttons or scrap booking brads 6mm optional
60 cm Ribbon.
Sewing needle and thread.
Stitch Markers
Yarns Suitable for Substitution:
Paintbox yarn metallic Dk (Click here for supplier)
A selection from my amazing pattern testers:
Tamara Dixon - Picture 1
Makr Organic Cotton in colour Nile Blue
2.6 skeins = 390.0 meters (426.5 yards), 260 grams
4.0mm hook
Sally’s Desert Crochet - Picture 2 and 3
Yarn: Patons Grace color Viola 369 yards/337.4 m
Hook: 4.0mm
Length: without handles and cats: 12.25 in/31.1cm
With handles and cats: 16.25 in/41.3cm
Width: 10 in/25.4cm
Buttons by LaMode
Rosettes and ribbon by Offray
Handles from Amazon: width: 4 in/10 cm