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Crochet Beautiful Shell Backpack

Leyla
Leyla
Sep 23, 2024 09:32 AM
Crochet Beautiful Shell Backpack

Crocheting a beautiful shell backpack can be a fun and rewarding project for anyone looking to add a touch of handmade charm to their style. This versatile accessory is not only fashionable but also practical, perfect for carrying your essentials while out and about. The intricate shell stitch pattern adds a touch of elegance and texture to the design, making it a unique and eye-catching piece. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating your own shell backpack can be a delightful way to express your creativity and show off your crafty skills. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to make a one-of-a-kind accessory that is sure to turn heads and spark conversations wherever you go!


Sup­plies:
  • I hook
  • Impec­ca­ble Green and White yarn or what­ev­er yarn you pre­fer
  • Yarn nee­dle
  • 1‑inch but­ton
Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet
dc=double cro­chet
2sctog=2 sin­gle cro­chet togeth­er decrease
2hdctog=2 half dou­ble cro­chet togeth­er decrease

Instruc­tions:
I hook, Green yarn
ch 5- slip stitch to form a ring,
rnd 1. ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with sl st. on top of ch 3. ‑12 sts.
rnd 2. ch 2, dc in the same st. as join­ing, 2dc in each st. Around. Join with sl st on top of chain 2. ‑24 sts.
rnd 3. ch 2 counts as the first stitch, *2dc in next st., dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑36 sts.
rnd 4. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next two stitch­es, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑48 sts.
rnd 5. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next three stitch­es, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑60 sts.
rnd 6. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next four stitch­es, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑72 sts.
rnd 7. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next five stitch­es, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. — 84 sts.
rnd 8. ch 2, work 4 dc in the same stitch, skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, *work 5 dc, skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, *Repeat around, sl st in beg. ch, ‑14 shells
rnd 9. sl st in the next two dc, *sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, work 5 dc in the next pre­vi­ous sc, *Repeat, sl st in beg sc ‑14 shells
rnd 10. ch 2, work 4 dc in the same stitch as the pre­vi­ous st st, sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, *work 5 dc in the next pre­vi­ous sc, sc in the 3rd dc of the next pre­vi­ous shell, sl st in ch 2 ‑14 shells
rnd 11. sl t in the next two dc, *sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, work 5 dc in the next pre­vi­ous sc, sl st in the beg sc, ‑14 shells
rnd 12. ch 2, work 4 dc in the same stitch, sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, *work 5 dc in the next pre­vi­ous sc, sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, sl st in ch 2, ‑14 shells
rnd 13. sl t in the next two dc, *sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, work 5 dc in the next pre­vi­ous sc, sl st in the beg sc, ‑14 shells
rnds 14.–27. *sc in the 3rd dc of the pre­vi­ous shell, work 5 dc in the next pre­vi­ous sc, work in con­tin­u­al rounds now, *Repeat rnd 14–27
rnd 28. sc in each dc around, sl st
rnd 29. *sc in the next 5 dc, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around, sl st
row 30. Front flap, hdc in the next 18 dc, turn ‑18 hdc
row 31. ch 1, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next hdc, 2hdctog decrease, turn ‑16 hdc
rows 32–39. *ch 1, hdc in each hdc across, turn, *Repeat this for the next 7 rows ‑16 hdc
row 40. ch 1, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in each hdc across, 2hdctog decrease, turn ‑14 hdc
row 41. ch 1, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in each hdc across, 2hdctog decrease, turn ‑12 hdc,
row 42. ch 1, hdc in the next 5 hdc, ch 2, skip 2 hdc, hdc in the next 5 hdc, fas­ten off. This ch 2, skip 2 hdc, will be the hole for the but­ton.
Straps: I hook, white yarn
row 1. ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across, turn ‑10 sc
rows 2–3. sc in each sc across, turn ‑10 sc
row 4. sc in the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc
row 5. sc in the back loops of the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc
For the first strap, Repeat row 4 and 5, alter­nate the two rows 70 more times, or for the length you need.
For the Sec­ond strap, skip 2 sc from the row 3, and on the oppo­site side of pre­vi­ous row 4, sl st with white yarn. The Sec­ond strap Row 4. sc in the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc
next row, 2nd row 5. sc in the back loops of the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc
Repeat the 2nd strap of row 4 and row 5, and alter­nate the two rows 70 times
With Green yarn, sc around the straps. Attach the straps to the back of the back­pack onto the oppo­site side of the front flap. Ensure the back loop edge of the straps is fac­ing out­ward when you attach it to the bag.
Sc around with white yarn around the front flap’s edge and the top edge. Fas­ten off.

Sew on a but­ton in the cen­ter below the front flap; ensure the front flap but­ton­hole meets the but­ton.

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