I've been playing with some scraps of yarn and following on from my cutie pie purse, I designed this little gift bag in 3 sizes, perfect for lots of different occasions.
I have used DK and a 4mm hook for this pattern, but you can use any yarn and hook to suit.
Mini Gift Bag
First chain 4 and slip stitch to form a loop
Row 1: ch3 and work 11tr's in to same loop. Slst in to the top of ch3 to close the round - 12 sts
Row 2: ch3 in same st, 1tr in same stitch, then work 2tr's in each around, slst in to top of ch3 - 24 sts
Row 3: ch3, working in back of st only, work 1tr each st to end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 24 sts
Row 4: ch3, 1tr in each st to end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 24 sts
Row 5: repeat row 4
Row 6: ch2, 1htr in each st to end, sl st in to top of ch2 - 24 sts
Row 6 is where you thread your cord or ribbon
Medium Gift Bag
Follow instructions as above for rows 1 and 2
Row 3: ch3, 1tr in same st, 1tr in next st, 2tr in next st, continue to work 1tr, 2tr to the end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 36 sts
Row 4: ch3, working in back of st only, work 1tr each st to end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 36 sts
Row 5: ch3, 1tr in each st to end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 36 sts
Row 6 - 8: repeat row 5
Row 9: ch2, 1htr in each st to end, sl st in to top of ch2 - 36 sts
Row 9 is where you thread your cord or ribbon
Large Gift Bag
Follow instructions as above for rows 1 - 3 as for medium bag
Row 4: ch3, 1tr in same st, 1tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, continue to work 1tr, 1tr, 2tr to the end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 48 sts
Row 5: ch3, working in back of st only, work 1tr each st to end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 48 sts
Row 6: ch3, 1tr in each st to end, sl st in to top of ch3 - 48 sts
Row 7 - 11: repeat row 6
Row 12: ch2, 1htr in each st to end, sl st in to top of ch2 - 48 sts
Row 12 is where you thread your cord or ribbon
Scalloped Edge - All 3 sizes
skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch work 5tr's, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch. Continue to work - sk1, 5tr's, sk1, sl st to end of round, fasten off and weave in ends
Cord
Chain 75, fasten off.
Thread cord or ribbon through row 6, 9 or 12 depending on the size of bag you have made.
Pull cord or ribbon to close bag and tie in a bow.
I hope you like this free pattern, please use to create bags for charity or as a gift. You can sell the bags you make but please do not copy or distribute the pattern in anyway.
Happy hooking x
