Blackstone Designs: Pocket Full of Sunshine

POCKET FULL OF SUNSHINE
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Spray Starch (Suggested)

Not important for this project

Approx. 5.75" diameter before adding rays

Dtr = See Special Stitches

hdc = half double crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

trc = treble crochet

Ttr = See Special Stitches

WRITTEN IN U.S. TERMS

Join and turn where indicated only

Handle is written for child size, with adult size in parenthesis.

Finished measurement will vary depending on yarn used

Double Treble (Dtr) = YO 3X, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO, draw up a loop, *draw through 2 loops* 4X

Triple Treble (Ttr) = YO 4X, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO, draw up a loop, *draw through 2 loops* 5X

Work in continuous rounds,

1. Make adjustable ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)

2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)

3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)

4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)

5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)

6. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)

7. *2 sc, sc x 5* arnd (42)

8. *2 sc, sc x 6* arnd (48)

9. *2 sc, sc x 7* arnd (54)

10. *2 sc, sc x 8* arnd (60)

If you prefer the bag bigger, continue increasing here (must be a multiple of 6).

Lay base pieces RS together (WS out). Place a stitch marker through one stitch of both layers. Count over 17 sts and insert another stitch marker, going through both layers.

1. Attach yarn to stitch next to second stitch marker; sc in same space and in next 41 sts, turn (42 sc)

2. *Ch 7, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next, trc in next, dtr in next, ttr in last ch, sk 4 sts on base, slip st x 2* across (7 Rays)

3. Remove stitch markers, sc in each st arnd the opening of the pouch, sl st to 1st st

4. *Ch 7, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next, trc in next, dtr in next, ttr in last ch, sk 4 sts on base, slip st x 2* 3X (working across the opening on the front side only), sl st to join in base of 1st ray created around the outside. Fasten. (3 Rays)

HANDLE

Ch 91(121), working in back bump: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten. (90)[120]

This strap can be adjusted as desired.

FINISHING
*Sew strap to inside on back base piece, all the way against the edge of the opening on both sides, so the RS is attached to the back base and the WS is facing the front.

*I highly suggest spraying the rays with starch and ironing them on the appropriate setting. This will help stiffen them, so they don’t fall over.

*Hide all strings.

*Optional: Add summer themed buttons to the front base piece as desired.

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Pocket Full of Sunshine

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