MACRAME DRAWSTRING BAG

Size: 12″ high, 10″ in diameter

21

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD

“Aunt Lydia’s” Heavy Rug Yarn

6—70 Yd. Skeins A.

1—70 Yd. Skein each of B, C, D, and E.

1 Yd. lining fabric

1 Yarn Needle

1 Aluminum Crochet Hook size H or any size hook which will result in stitch gauge below.

Gauge: (For base of bag only):

3 rows = 1 inch, 3 stitches = 1 inch

Measurements:

12 inches high x 10 inches diameter

Color Scheme: A—Cream. B—Burnt Orange. C—Black. D—White. E—Antique.

Cut 2—13 yd. lengths and 88—3 yd. lengths of A, 8—3 yd. lengths each of B and E, 6—3 yd. lengths of D and 16—3 yd. lengths of C. Cut a 1 yd. length of A for foundation yarn. Tie an OHK 2 inches from either end of foundation yarn leaving 32 inches for anchoring lengths. Anchor lengths to foundation using RDHH, having 4 RDHH to an inch, in the following sequence: 1—13 yd. and 5—3 yd. lengths of A, 2 C, 1 B, 1 E, 1 D, 1 E, 1 B, 2 C, 39 A, 4 C, 2 B, 2 E, 4 D, 2 E, 2 B, 4 C, 39 A, 2 C, 1 B, 1 E, 1 D, 1 E, 1 B, 2 C, 5—3 yd. lengths and 1—13 yd. length of A.

Note:

There will be four horizontal sections worked in the same pattern. All lengths will be worked with 2 strands of yarn unless otherwise noted.

PATTERN:

** Starting with the first A on the left as a leader, work in HDHH to the right across the entire piece including the last 13 yd. length. With last length knotted as leader work in HDHH to the left across the entire piece. Starting at the left, the first 6 lengths of A will be worked to form an angle <. With the 6th A in from the left as leader work to the left in DDHH having the last knot 1 inch below the last HB worked. With the same length as leader work to the right in DDHH so that the last knot is 2 inches below last HB worked. NOTE: Work all angles to correspond with this in size. The next color group will be worked to form a diamond <>. Divide D having 1 strand of yarn to a length. These will remain this way throughout work. Work left D strand to the left in DDHH and back to the center forming an angle <. Work right D 22 strand to the right in DDHH and back to the center forming an angle >. * The next 6 lengths of A will be worked to form an angle >. With the first A as a leader work in same manner as the first group of A reversing direction. The next 12 lengths of A will be worked to form an X. With first length as leader work in DDHH to center, knotting each of the next 5 lengths. With last of 12 lengths as leader work to the left, to the center, knotting each of the next 5 lengths. With the 2 leaders knot 3 VHH and carry leaders in opposite directions forming the X. Divide the next 3 lengths into 2 lengths of 3 strands each. These will remain this way throughout work. Tie 7 VHH. Work the next 12 lengths to form an X. Work the next 6 lengths in the same manner as the first group of 6 forming an angle < *. The center color group (next 20 lengths) will be worked to form an X. With first C length as leader work in DDHH to the center. With first C on the right as leader work in DDHH to the center. With the center 2 C lengths tie 3 VHH and carry leaders in opposite directions in DDHH forming the X. Repeat between *’s once. Work last color group in same manner as first. Work last A group in same manner as first reversing direction to form an angle > **. Repeat between **’s 3 times. * With the left outside length as leader, work a HB across entire piece to the right. With last length knotted as leader work a HB across entire piece to the left. Repeat from * once. Trim lengths 6 inches below last HB.

BASE:

With crochet hook and A ch 4, join in first st of ch to form a ring.

1st ROUND: Work 8 sc in ring, join. Do not join or turn unless otherwise indicated.

2nd ROUND: 2 sc in each sc all around (16 sts). Place a marker for each round.

3rd ROUND: * 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (24 sts).

4th ROUND: * 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (30 sts).

5th ROUND: * 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (36 sts).

6th ROUND: Repeat 4th Round (45 sts).

7th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to within last 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sc (54 sts).

8th ROUND: * 1 sc 23 in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (63 sts).

9th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of the next 9 sc, repeat from * to within last st, 2 sc in last sc (70 sts).

10th ROUND: 1 sc in each sc all around (70 sts).

11th ROUND: * 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (77 sts).

12th ROUND: 1 sc in each sc all around (77 sts).

13th ROUND: * 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (88 sts).

14th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (106 sts).

15th ROUND: 1 sc in each sc all around, turn.

16th ROUND: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc; decrease in 5th and 6th sc. (To decrease: Pull up a loop in each of 2 sts, yarn over and work off all loops at one time). * 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, dec in 9th and 10th sc. Repeat from * all around (95 sts). Join with slip st, cut yarn leaving a 1½ yd. length for sewing.

FINISHING:

Cut pattern for lining using crocheted base and macrame unstitched bag. Sew side seam of bag with an overcast stitch being careful to match patterns. Pin base into position on the lower 2 horizontal bars. Sew with a snug overhand stitch. With right side of bag facing, with crochet hook, and A, work 1 sc between each RDHH all around the top having 127 sc, join in 1st sc, do not turn.

2nd ROUND: Beading: Ch 3, sc in next sc, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around, join in 2nd st of ch.

3rd ROUND: Ch 4, (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch) * skip 1 sc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1. Repeat from * all around. Join in 3rd st of ch 4 (64 dc).

4th ROUND: Ch 4, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, * dc in next ch 1 space, ch 1. Repeat from * all around. Join in 3rd st of ch 4.

5th ROUND: Repeat 4th Round, cut yarn and fasten end under.

HANDLES: (Make 2)

Cut 2—1¾ yd. lengths each of E, B, and C. Tie all lengths together with an OHK 1 inch from beginning. Using 2 strands of each color to a length, braid to within 2 inches from end. Tie an OHK and trim ends to 1 inch. Weave first braid of handle through beading (3rd Round). Knot ends together with OHK. Starting at opposite side, weave 2nd braid through same beading. Knot ends together.