DOT'S EXTENDA BAG
copyright 07/16/05 Dot Matthews
Skill: EASY
Bag statistics: with the bag in a standing position and the bottom flat so it stands alone, height before extention is 4 ½"; height with extension is 7"; Circumference is almost 19". Please note that your measurements may not be exactly the same as mine. Measurements are just to give you an idea of the bag size.
Gauge: not important to this project.
SUPPLIES:
I hook for main bag and G hook for extension
Yarn: 175 yds, 4 ply, worsted weight, main color; and 50 yds contrasting color.
scissors; blunt needle; stitch marker
STITCHES USED: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; bl – back loop only; blo – back loop only; fl – front loop; flo – front loop only; 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 21: 1 sc in ea st around.
ROUND 22: sl st in fl of next st. Place marker in FLO of sl st, sc in flo of ea st around. end with 1 sc in fl of sl st.
ROUND 23: ch 35, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 21 sts, ch 5, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 21 sts.
ROUND 24: sc in next 35 chs, sc in next 21 sts, sc in next 5 chs, sc in next 21 sts.
ROUND 25: sl st in ea st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
EXTENSION – switch to G hook
Fold strap rows down toward the outside of the bag, so that the free loops of round 22 are at the top. Attach contrasting yarn in any loop halfway between straps.
ROUND 1: ch 1, sc in ea st around.
ROUND 2 - 11: sc in blo of ea st around.
ROUND 12: *ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 10:42 am by Dot
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Cheryl Godwin
August 26, 2009 09:07 PM PDT
How cute and practical. Any of us who a mothers know that you get "Mommy could you hold this for me?" It always ends up in the purse, my husband is a s bad as the kids. |
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Phyllis Ziarko
August 26, 2009 07:59 AM PDT
Hi, Dot, your pictures didn't show. did the link break? Good directions, though.
Phyllis |
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Susan
July 9, 2006 01:51 PM PDT
This is just the kind of bag I need, lol, I always come home with more than I leave with. |
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Dot
January 7, 2006 01:28 PM PST
Hi Michelle, thanks for sharing that with me. I bet your daughter looks great in her Giddyup Go hat. |
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Name
January 5, 2006 05:17 PM PST
made your giddyup hat for my daughter she loves it so , she wants one in every color . thanks bunches.
love your site much!!
crochetbymichelle |
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Dot
October 8, 2005 01:11 AM PDT
Thanks Jessica, glad you like it. |
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Jessica
October 8, 2005 12:04 AM PDT
Dot, this extenda bag is so cute! I really like the pattern. Also, I am always amazed by how perfect your stitches are. You rock! :) |
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Dot
September 10, 2005 08:54 PM PDT
Hi Jamie. As far as I know I thought this concept up myself. I love my little bags for those quick trips to the grocery store. You don't have to worry about leaving your purse in a cart or putting it down and forgetting it. These little bags just hang off your wrist and keep both hands free. I'm so glad you found my site. Thank you for stopping by. |
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Jamie
September 10, 2005 08:47 PM PDT
I know you write your patterns yourself, but did you come up with this concept as well? This is so CLEVER. if this is an original idea, you could patent it. it am going to make one - it could be extreely useful for quick errand runs with the little one.
I just found your site the other day and, already, you are my hero. LOL |
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Dot
July 24, 2005 03:08 PM PDT
Hi Katie, welcome home! Thank you. I'm glad you like my patterns. |
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Katie
July 24, 2005 02:07 PM PDT
Hey Dot! How are you? I just got back from being at Camp Fitch in North Springfield PA for two weeks and your newest patterns are all amazing and wonderful, just like everything else you have done! Keep up the beautiful work! |
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Dot
July 23, 2005 09:13 PM PDT
Thank you, Blondie, and you're welcome. I enjoy sharing my patterns with you and I love hearing from you. (((hugs to you too))) |
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Blondie
July 23, 2005 07:50 PM PDT
I love your creations Dot, have had you bookmarked for quite awhile now, keep up the terrific work and keep showing us your wonderful creations!!!
Thanks for sharing with us too!!!
Hugs!!! |
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Dot
July 20, 2005 01:08 PM PDT
Thank you. Glad you like it Rosesandtea! |
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Rosesandtea
July 20, 2005 07:22 AM PDT
What a great little bag. You have some wonderful ideas! |
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Dot
July 20, 2005 05:18 AM PDT
This will make a great Christmas gift! Thank you for telling me about my numbering error. I've corrected now. |
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Dana Sanford
July 20, 2005 03:09 AM PDT
Dot,
this bag is cute. I plan on make this or little ditty bag for my 5yr-old cousin for X-mas. Also, I just wanted to let you know that you wrote Rd. 3 instead of rd. 12 for the extension part. |
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Dot
July 19, 2005 08:23 PM PDT
Thank you, Mary. I'm not sure what you're asking. If you look to your left you'll see a column with all my patterns listed there. You can click on a name and it will open the pattern for your. Or... you can visit my patterns only site, Patterns by Dot. There is a link to it also in the left hand column, Click on the button close to the top of the page. |
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NameMary
July 19, 2005 07:55 PM PDT
this is wonderful. Do you have anyother pags? |
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Dot
July 19, 2005 05:30 PM PDT
Thank you, Judith, glad you like it. |
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