DOT'S LITTLE DITTY BAG « Crochet bythehook

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

DOT'S LITTLE DITTY BAG

DOT'S LITTLE DITTY BAG
copyright 07/12/05 Dot Matthews

7/17/05: CORRECTIONS MADE IN RED - see rounds 23, 24, and 25.

Thanks to Teresa, aka Yarnlover66 from Crochetville for catching and reporting the error to me. I had left out part of a round and combined 2 rounds into 1. Thank you, Teresa, I really appreciate your input.

Bag statistics: approximatey - 4" tall; 13" around. Gauge: not important to this project.

SUPPLIES:
H hook;
Yarn: 57 yds, app 1 oz, 4 ply, worsted weight. This one is done in Red Heart Super Saver, color 0885 Delft Blue
scissors; blunt needle; stitch marker

STITCHES USED: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; sc - single crochet; ea - each; st(s) - stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pattern is worked in a spiral, do not join rounds. Place stitch marker in first st of each round and move it up from round to round.

ROUND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)

ROUND 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (12 sc)

ROUND 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sc)

ROUND 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sc)

ROUND 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sc)

ROUND 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sc)

ROUND 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sc)

ROUND 8: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sc)

ROUND 9 thru 22: 1 sc in ea st around.

ROUND 23: ch 30, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 22 sts, ch 4, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 22 sts.

ROUND 24: sc in next 30 chs, sc in next 22 sts, sc in next 4 chs, sc in next 22 sts.

ROUND 25: sl st in ea st around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Posted at 02:02 pm by Dot


	Diane June 2, 2009 06:44 PM PDT Hi! I first printed this pattern out 8/8/2005 and made several then for myself & gifts. Now that it's summer and there are so many pretty varrigated cotton yarns available, I made several more. I use and old CD on the bottom to give them shape. I get a 3/4 or 1 inch button on top of the CD on the inside of the bag & sew the button on to keep the CD in place. Love these bags!


	Dot July 8, 2006 12:15 PM PDT Hi Beverly, thank you. Sorry you're not able to see the pictures. I assure you, there is a picture on each pattern. It must be a computer thing. I use Explorer so if you're using Mozilla or something else, that might be why.


	Dot July 8, 2006 12:13 PM PDT Hi Charlotte, thank you. Sorry...I don't work with beads. Hope you find what you're looking for.


	Dot July 8, 2006 12:13 PM PDT Thank you, Lorraine.


	Beverly July 8, 2006 10:13 AM PDT Well, I went through you wonderfully understandable instructions. Everything is clicked and checked, but there's still no picture on the instruction page.


	Charlotte Allen May 29, 2006 12:57 PM PDT Dot, I love your crochet patterns. They are the best, you do wonderful work. I am trying to find a 3 x 5 inch Amulet Bag, square,maybe with beads. Why don't you do a pattern?? I know it would be georgeous. Thanks


	lorraine February 27, 2006 12:50 PM PST Hi Karen, It's so nice to see new patterns and so easy to follow. I do like to keep on checking new patterns to invent. Thanks and happy i got you. rds LOLO


	Dot February 18, 2006 07:20 PM PST Hi Karen. Thank you, I'm glad you like what you see. I would be delighted to have you place a link to my site on yours.


	Karen February 18, 2006 05:44 PM PST Dot, I've looked through your page already, and you make such beautiful stuff:-) An online friend of mine, has already sent me some of the patterns that you do. I would like it, if I could post a link of your blog, on mine. Karen


	Dot January 29, 2006 01:52 PM PST Hi Kim, thank you. This should work great for your little doggie outings.


	Kim Wyatt January 29, 2006 12:39 PM PST hey Dot, once again your patterns are great! I'm making one for my sister now, she likes small purses. But I'm also making one for me to use when I take my dog for walks. It's the perfect size to carry my keys, a couple dollars and some ahh doggie cleanup baggies (empty ones)


	Dot January 11, 2006 10:43 AM PST Hi Burn, I'm glad you like it. I use mine all the time. It's just the right size for the little things I need when I go out.


	burn January 8, 2006 06:44 PM PST I can't wait to make this cute bag. I can already think of tons of uses for it. Perfect for short trips to the grocery store. Thanks for sharing!


	Dot October 10, 2005 11:57 AM PDT Thanks Jennifer, I'm glad you like it, and I'm honored that you will be using my pattern in your charity work.


	Jennifer October 10, 2005 10:17 AM PDT This is such a cute little bag! I made one in a very short time last night. Talk about a great gift idea! Our sorority donates toys to the kids at KU Medical Center each Christmas, and I have a feeling I'll be contributing many of these bags to those kids!


	Dot September 30, 2005 03:00 PM PDT Hi Amy. Glad to hear from you. I'm glad to know this was an easy project for you. I'd love to see pictures if you can.


	amy September 30, 2005 02:12 PM PDT I'm new to crochet. I just started two weeks ago. This is a great little starter project! Fast, and easy, and very wearable!! I made one this morning and want to make a couple more in different colors! THanks I want to make a flower pin like Bobby posted. I'm gonna have to hunt for instructions how. Amy


	Dot September 17, 2005 05:05 PM PDT Hi Enna, you're welcome! I'm so glad to hear you're using the pattern for such a great cause. Good luck, I hope you make lots of money.


	Enna September 17, 2005 04:36 PM PDT Thanks for this great pattern Dot! Several other ladies and I are making bags for donated gifts that are going to be auctioned for our fave non-profit in early November. The donated gift I'm making a bag for is rather small, so I've decided to use this pattern. I've already made a "practice" ditty bag and it came out perfectly. Thanks for such easy to follow instructions!


	Dot September 14, 2005 05:03 PM PDT Hi Bobbie. I'm glad your bags went over so well with the ladies at work. I can't believe you have to make a poncho to match the bag...it's usually the other way around, you have to make a bag to match a poncho. If you're planning on making one of mine, just let me know if you run into trouble with it and I'll be happy to help you. I'm never too far from my keyboard. Happy hookin'.


	Bobbie September 14, 2005 04:04 PM PDT I made this lastnight and brought it in to work to see what the girls here thought about it. I ended up making a little flower and pining it to the bag once I got here. The ladies in my office loved it. I have to make about 6 more in the next few days for them to buy. I'm going to make a few different flowers to go with each bag so they can match what who ever is using them is wearing. I also have to make a poncho (I've never made one before) to go with one of the little bags for a ladies daughter. Wish me luck on that one! Thanks for the pattern Dot!! Bobbie


	Dot September 8, 2005 12:47 PM PDT Thanks Kitt, I love carrying mine to the grocery store. It holds all I need and hangs from my wrist so I don't have to worry about leaving a purse in the cart or weighting my shoulder down. Malling sounds like fun!


	Kitt September 8, 2005 08:15 AM PDT perfect for my tweener. also perfect for day and not formal nights.... CUUUTTTTEEE... just the right sizeto stash a cellphone, a coinpurse, lipstick/gloss or lipbalm and a small pack of soft tissues and you're set to go malling!


	Dot August 31, 2005 03:53 PM PDT Thanks Inez.


	Inez August 31, 2005 01:09 PM PDT This is a great gift for little girls.


	Dot August 31, 2005 11:55 AM PDT Hi Rachel. Nope, it's 13". Lay the bag down, flatten it out and wrap a tape measure around it and it's 13". I've seen pictures of other people's dressed up ditty bags. They're really cute.


	Rachel J August 31, 2005 08:57 AM PDT I assume it's 3" around, not 13"... I'm making a bag of saome sort and will be using the same closure/handle since I really like the idea. I'll put some furry yarn in to make it more interesting, and maybe a pattern too.


	Dot August 18, 2005 09:57 AM PDT Hi CJ. Your LIttle Ditty Bag sounds so pretty. I'm glad you like the pattern. Thanks for letting me hear from you.


	CJ August 17, 2005 09:42 PM PDT I made one of these for my daughter using Sugar 'n Cream in Faded Denim Ombre. I finished teh last row in reverse single crochet. Wonderful pattern, Dot! Thank you! :)


	Dot August 16, 2005 10:47 AM PDT That helps, Tami. Round 23 is the "strap" round. You'll chain 30, then skip 2 stitches on round 22 and make 22 single crochets. What you end up with is a long LOOP that will become the handle of your bag. When you do the 22 sc, you then chain 4 (for the loop for the closure of the bag) and then sk 2 stitches and then do 22 sc to complete the round. On the next round, you will do single crochets in each chain and in each single crochet around. I hope this helps.


	Tami August 15, 2005 09:23 PM PDT Oh, goodness. I'm sorry. I meant round 23. Oops! Hope that helps.


	Dot August 15, 2005 09:21 PM PDT Thank you, Tami. glad you like the pattern, but I'm lost too. I looked at Dot's LIttle Ditty Bag and I don't see where you're talking about "ch 23". Am I looking at the right pattern? Let me know which pattern you're working on and exactly what round you're on and I'll be able to tell you what you need to know. (I hope). I look forward to hearing from you again.


	Tami August 15, 2005 09:00 PM PDT Dot, it is a great pattern! I am new to this craft and I am lost though on the last part of the pattern. Starting at chain 23, is that around again, or am I beginning the straps and if so how do I reconnect it? Sorry, but I'm so close to finishing my first project and I want to do it right. Thanks so much!


	Dot August 12, 2005 12:12 AM PDT Joan, your bag sounds great. I'd love to see a picture of it.


	Joan August 11, 2005 11:42 PM PDT Dotty I used your pattern as a guide and made a large size bag black with green fun fur around top. It turned out great Thought you would like to know


	Dot August 10, 2005 01:18 AM PDT You're welcome, Laura. What a great idea for Christmas gifts. I love your idea of putting a book in it.


	Laura August 9, 2005 11:23 PM PDT Dot, thanks for sharing this pattern. I whipped up one this evening, and have a great start on a second one!! I am planning to make several of these for my dd's girl friends. I want to make the bag just a little bit longer and buy a paperback book to put in each one. Thanks for such a neat pattern! Now I have a start on Christmas :)


	Dot August 2, 2005 05:26 PM PDT Thanks, Janelle. It will work great as a treasure bag for the children.


	janelle August 2, 2005 05:03 PM PDT Dot, this is a really neat idea! This will work as a little girl or boy's bag for goodies for church!


	Dot July 20, 2005 08:28 PM PDT Thank you, Melannie.


	Mel2nsluvscrochet July 20, 2005 07:53 PM PDT Dot, your ditty is adorable!!!! Melannie


	Dot July 20, 2005 05:26 AM PDT You're welcome, Cindy, I'm glad you like the pattern.


	Cindy July 19, 2005 11:35 PM PDT So cute! I can't wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing.


	Dot July 18, 2005 01:10 PM PDT Thank you, Jana, glad you like my patterns.


	jana July 18, 2005 12:53 PM PDT this is a great little bag dot! your site is great, all the patterns are fab! thanks!


	Dot July 16, 2005 01:11 PM PDT Thank you, Jenn.


	Jenn July 16, 2005 12:50 PM PDT Oh that's so cute! Great job, Dot!


	Dot July 15, 2005 09:43 PM PDT You're welcome, Faith. What a wonderful use for this little bag. I'm sure the girls will always remember you for that.


	Faith (faithpa76) July 15, 2005 08:32 PM PDT Dot, thank you so much for this one!! I was looking for fun ideas for party favors for my dd's slumber party, and when I saw this - well, it's perfect! A nice, permanent "goody" that they can look at and always remember their first slumber party. Filled, of course, with lots of "girly" surprises. Thanks again!


	Dot July 14, 2005 09:09 AM PDT Thank you, Alena. That's a good idea, if the project's too large, you could make the bag a bigger.


	allena July 14, 2005 07:20 AM PDT so cute! i think it would be perfect to make for carrying around small projects like socks or hats in!


	Dot July 13, 2005 03:18 PM PDT Thanks Rebecca, glad you like it.


	rebecca July 13, 2005 02:19 PM PDT cute cute cute! you do great work, dot!!!


	Dot July 13, 2005 08:27 AM PDT You're welcome, Vims. Hope you enjoy it.


	Vims July 12, 2005 10:44 PM PDT Thanks Dot for this lovely ditty bag!!!


	Dot July 12, 2005 04:10 PM PDT Thanks, Kari.


	Kari Holtz July 12, 2005 02:47 PM PDT It's adorable Dot!

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