Wednesday, June 4, 2014


Joyful Hooker


Roxanne- Evening Wristlet



by

Marlena A. Elmore
2013


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Skill Level:
Easy

Materials:
  • Yarn: 1 skein of Bernat Handicrafter or any cotton yarn
  • Hooks: 4.0 mm (G) and 3.5 mm (E)

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sm = stitch marker

Notes:
  • Read through pattern instructions carefully.
Instructions:
Creating the bottom
Begin with a magic circle.


Ch 1. 6 sc in circle.


2 sc in each st (12 sc). Place sm in first sc, move sm with each new round.


1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next st.
1 sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st.
1 sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st.
Repeat this sequence until you get to 1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next sts or about 3 inches in circumference.

Creating the sides
Sc around. No need for sm anymore.
Sc until the bag measures about 4 inches in height.


Creating the eyelets
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), place sm, skip next sc, dc, ch 1 in next st.
Skip 1 sc, 1 dc, ch 1 in next st. Continue until you reach the sm, slip st into the ch 4 space.
Ch 1, sc in each ch 1 space and dc around
Finish off.

Creating the strap
With smaller hook ch 50, sc, follow these directions: http://www-bebacrochet.blogspot.it/2012/06/tutorial-come-...
Weave the strap thru the dc eyelets.
Join the strap ends together with a tapestry needle.

Finish off and weave in all ends!