DIY: Strawberry Crochet Bag>> Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! Hope you had a lovely weekend and a wonderful start to your week! I can't help, but have Strawberry Fields forever stuck on repeat in my head as I compose this post! Though my love for fruit inspired items have extended unto the creation of this bag and I am quite elated to share this free pattern with whomever!

Ingredients:    

Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used>>1 Skein from Sugar N' Cream (Colors: Red/Green/White)

  Stitch guide:   

HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[number]= Row

Using Red Yarn

CH 3
Connect the last ST to the very first ST by SS, CH 1.
R1: HDC two times into the very first ST, then continue to HDC [only once] into the next ST, into the following ST HDC [two times] and HDC [only once] into the next ST... (**Repeat method until the end of the Row, you will SS to complete Row.)
R2: **HDC two times into the first TWO STS, then continue to HDC [only once] into the next ST [3rd ST], into the following 2 STS, HDC [two times] and HDC [only once] into the next ST... (**Repeat method until the end of the Row, you will SS to complete Row.) 
R3: **HDC two times into the first THREE STS, then continue to HDC [only once] into the next ST [4th ST], into the following ST HDC [two times] and HDC [only once] into the next ST... (**Repeat method until the end of the Row, you will SS to complete Row.)  
R4: **HDC two times into the first FOUR STS, then continue to HDC [only once] into the next ST [5th ST], into the following ST HDC [two times] and HDC [only once] into the next ST... (**Repeat method until the end of the Row, you will SS to complete Row.) 
R5: **HDC two times into the first FIVE STS, then continue to HDC [only once] into the next ST [6th ST], into the following ST HDC [two times] and HDC [only once] into the next ST... (**Repeat method until the end of the Row, you will SS to complete Row.) 
R6-R17: HDC into all of the STS for ALL of the Rows into ALL of the STS, you will SS to complete work. 

To create the "white specks"

Photo example on the right [above]

Turn the bag inside out and cut a short strand of white yarn. You will loop the strand of white yarn (using a yarn sewing needle or a hook) around any random stitch around the bag. Tying the strand into a knot on the inside of the bag.

Using Green Yarn

Insert hook into the complete red portion of the finished crocheted piece.
R18-R21: HDC into all of the STS for ALL of the Rows into ALL of the STS, you will SS to complete work on row. Continue repeating method.
R22: **HDC into the first four STS, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, HDC into the following four STS...(**Repeat method until the end of the Row, you will SS to complete Row.)
R23: SC into all of the STS for the Rows into ALL of the STS, you will SS to complete work on row.

To create the drawstring.

CH 81
Cut and knot to secure chain.
Insert chain into the open spaces created by Row 22, to create the drawstring effect.

To create the straps.

CH 15

R1-R40: [Or however long you desire the strap to be] HDC into all of the STS for ALL of the Rows into ALL of the STS, you will SS to complete work on row. Continue repeating method until you hit the final Row. Row 40, SS to complete final work.

Next, Fold the complete crocheted piece, vertically and using your yarn sewing needle and a strand of yarn, sew the straps together.

Next, You will sew the ends of the straps to the side of using your yarn yarn sewing needle and a strand of yarn.

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