Saturday, February 21, 2026

BOY

This is an adaptation is my medium-sized doll pattern to create a doll that looks like the son of a coworker. She requested the colors and patterns of the clothes that is included with this pattern. She also requested that I use black buttons for his eyes. Everyone using this pattern is open to do the eyes however they want to. If I was not requested to use buttons, I would embroider the eyes on the doll.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: Buff, taupe, denim, black, white, perfect pink, and red.
E crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
2 black buttons
Glue

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 4: 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc. (12)
Rd 5: (sc3tog) twice, sc in next 6 sc. (8)
BEGIN STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rds 6-20: sc in each sc around. (8)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, ch 6, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch. (12)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around. (16)
Rd 3: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 5: slip st in next 3 sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as last slip st, sc in next 3 sc, (sc2tog) 4times, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc. (12)
Rd 6: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (9)
Rds 7-10: sc in each sc around. (9) Change to buff.
BEGIN STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 11: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc. (10)
Rds 12-23: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

BODY:
Rd 1: Skip next 4 sc on RIGHT LEG, attach burgundy in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 9 sc, sc in next 10 sc on LEFT LEG starting with sc #10. (20)
Rd 2: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rds 5-8: sc in each sc around. (28)
Rd 9: (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rd 10: (sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rds 11-13: sc in each sc around. (32)
Rd 14: sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (34)
Rd 15: sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (42)
Rd 16: sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, holding next sc on BODY and sc #3 on RIGHT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog on BODY, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, holding next sc on BODY and sc #7 on LEFT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog on BODY, sc in next 3 sc.
Rd 17: sc in next 10 sc, sc in next 4 sc on RIGHT ARM, sc in next 14 sc on BODY, sc in next 4 sc on LEFT ARM, sc in next 4 sc on BODY. (36)
Rd 18: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (27)
Rd 19: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 20: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rds 21-22: sc in each sc around. (12)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 23: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 7 sc. (19)
Rd 24: sc in next 5 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 7 times. (26)
Rd 25: sc in next 5 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 7 times. (33)
Rd 26: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (44)
Rd 27: sc in each sc around. (44)
Rd 28: sc in next 21 sc, (sc2tog) 7 times, sc in next 9 sc. (37)
Rds 29-37: sc in each sc around. (37)
Rd 38: sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 28 sc. (36)
Rd 39: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (30)
Rd 40: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 41: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 42: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 43: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 43, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 3, 2 sc in second ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loop of foundation ch, sc in next ch.
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EARS to BODY. Weave in ends.

NOSE:
Rw 1: With buff, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew NOSE to BODY. Weave in ends.

HAIR:
Fringe on pieces of taupe yarn for hair. Using photo as reference and craft glue, style yarn as designed.

EYEBROWS AND MOUTH:
Using photo as reference, embroider EYEBROWS and MOUTH on head of BOY.

SHORTS:
Rw 1: With denim, ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (36)
Rws 2-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (36)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across, slip st in first sc. (36)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
SHORTS LEG 1:
Rd 11: Skip next 9 sc, attach denim in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 8 sc, skip next 18 sc, now working in the original skipped sc, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rds 12-16: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (18)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
SHORTS LEG 2:
Rd 11: Skip next 9 sc, attach denim in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 8 sc, working in skipped sc, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rds 12-16: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (18)
Finish off. Sew opening between legs closed. Place SHORTS on BOY doll and sew back seam closed. Weave in ends.

SHOES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, ch 6, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 4 ch. (12)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around. (16)
Rd 3: (2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, slip st in first sc changing to black. (22)
Rd 4: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 10 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in first sc changing to black. (22)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, change to white, (sc2tog) twice, change to black, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Place SHOES on feet of BOY doll. Tack stitch to feet. Weave in ends. Use white to create laces on SHOES.

SHIRT:
Rw 1: With red, ch 46, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (45)
Rws 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (45)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 41 sc, sc2tog. (43)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 19 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc. (41)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (41)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 37 sc, sc2tog. (39)
Rws 11-13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (39)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, hdc in next sc, ch 7, skip next 7 sc (ARMHOLE MADE), hdc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, hdc in next sc, ch 7, skip next 7 sc (ARMHOLE MADE), hdc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog.
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 7 ch, sc in next 13 sc, sc in next 7 ch, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (35)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) 5 times, sc in next 4 sc. (29)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times. (23)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

SLEEVES:
Rd 1: Attach red in center skipped sc of ARMHOLE, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 3 sc, sc in the side of Rw 14, working in free loops of ch-7, sc in next 7 ch, sc in the side of Rw 14, sc in next 3 skipped sc of Rw 13, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rds 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (16)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Repeat in second ARMHOLE. Place SHIRT on BOY and sew back seam closed.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (February 2026). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern. 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

DRAGON TABLET HOLDER

Dragon tablet holder was a request by my daughter after seeing one on Instagram. This pattern is made using velvety yarn. This type of yarn was considerably easier to work with than the Super Bulky yarn. This dragon tablet holder can be made with any combinations of colors. She originally requested that the dragon tablet holder be made in shades of purple. Unfortunately, I could not find 2 shades of purple in the velvety yarn at Hobby Lobby. She eventually requested it be made in shades of red. This dragon tablet holder is designed to hold a 10.5-inch tablet.

MATERIALS:
Velvety smooth yarn: light color and dark color.
E crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle
12 mm safety eyes

POUCH BODY:
Rw 1: With light color, ch 46, dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (44)
Rws 2-38: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc across. (44)
Rw 39: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 38 dc, sc3tog. (40)
Rw 40: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 34 sc, sc3tog. (36)
Rw 41: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 30 sc, sc3tog. (32)
Rw 42: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 26 sc, sc3tog. (28)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

POUCH SIDES (MAKE 2):
THE SPACE IN RW 3 IN DETERMINED BY WHERE THE OUTLET FOR THE CHARGING CORD TO BE PLUGGED INTO THE TABLET. THE SIDE THAT DOES NOT HAVE NEED THE OPENING FOR THE CHARGING CORD IS MADE SOLID.
Rw 1: With dark color, ch 32, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 30 ch. (32)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (32)
Rw 3: Ch 2, turn; dc in next 10 sc, ch 6, skip next 6 sc, dc in next 16 sc.
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 dc, sc in next 6 ch, sc in next 10 dc. (32)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 30 sc. (31)
Finish off in first POUCH SIDE. DO NOT FINISH OFF in second POUCH SIDE.

POUCH EDGING:
Rd 1: holding next sc on Rw 5 of second POUCH SIDE and side of foundation ch of POUCH BODY together and working through both thicknesses and working in the side of Rws of POUCH BODY, sc evenly around outside edge of POUCH SIDE to Rd 38 of POUCH BODY, sc twice in next 2 Rws of POUCH BODY, sc in next 4 Rws, sc in next 28 sc of Rw 42 of POUCH BODY, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 4 Rws, 2 sc in next 2 Rws, holding next Rw of POUCH BODY and first sc of Rw 5 of POUCH SIDE together and working through both thicknesses, sc evenly around outside edge of POUCH SIDE to foundation ch of POUCH SIDE.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

HEAD:
Rd 1: With light color, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3-7: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 8: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 5 sc. (22)
Rd 9: sc in next 5 sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (25)
Rd 10: sc in next 5 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (28)
Rd 11: sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc. (30)
Rds 12-16: sc in each sc around. (30)
INSERT SAFETY EYES IN RD 10 WITH 8 SC BETWEEN EACH EYE.
Rd 17: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 18: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 19: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
STUFF HEAD FIRMLY.
Rd 20: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 20, pull tightly, and secure. Sew HEAD TO POUCH once all of the pieces are attached. Weave in ends.

NOSTRILS:
Rw 1: Working over Rd 3, attach light color, 3 sc over next sc, slip st over next 2 sc, 3 sc over next sc, slip st over next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

EYEBROWS:
Working over Rws above each EYE, attach dark color, sc in next 3 Rws, slip st in next Rw.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

HORNS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With dark color, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 5: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rds 6-7: sc in each sc around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff HORNS firmly. Sew HORNS to HEAD.

EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With light color, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rws 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Fold Rw 6 in half and sew EARS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

MOUTH:
Using dark color, embroider MOUTH on HEAD.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With light color, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: sc in next 6 sc, change to dark color, 3 dc popcorn st in next sc, change to light color, sc in next sc, change to dark color, 3 dc popcorn st in next sc, change to light color, sc in next sc, change to dark color, 3 dc popcorn st in next sc, change to light color, sc in next 5 sc. (16)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 5: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (13)
Rd 6: sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (10)
Rds 7-20: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff LEGS firmly. Sew LEGS to POUCH. Weave in ends.

CLASP:
With dark color, ch 10. Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew CLASP to POUCH. Weave in ends.

TAIL:
Rd 1: With light color, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rds 3-7: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 8: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rds 9-13: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 14: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
Rds 15-22: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff TAIL firmly.

TAIL TIP:
Rd 1: With dark color, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rd 4: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
Rd 5: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 6: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (14)
Rd 7: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 8: (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 9: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew Rd 9 closed while also sewing it to tip of TAIL. Sew TAIL to POUCH. Weave in ends.

WINGS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dark color, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (16)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc. (14)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (14)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc. (12)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc. (10)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew WINGS to first section of back of POUCH. Weave in ends.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (February 2026). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

HUNTER'S BAG

This is a crocheted version of a hunter’s pack that a nurse that helped take care of my wife when she was sick requested. The colors were chosen by the nurse. The colors used for the letter E and crown are not included in the color list because that was a special request. Every piece in this pattern that is made holding 2 strands of yarn together is marked with * *.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: Purple.
I (all pieces that use 2 strands of yarn) and H (all pieces that use 1 strand of yarn) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
1 22-inch zipper
2 14-inch zippers
Sewing thread matching zipper color
Sewing needle
1 1-inch D ring
1 1.5-inch D ring
2 2-inch Swivel snaphooks
1 strap adjuster

*SMALL FRONT POCKET*:
Rw 1: With purple, ch 29, sc in second ch from hook and in each across. (28)
Rws 2-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (28)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 22 sc, sc2tog. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*SMALL POCKET SIDES*:
Rw 1: Attach purple in the side of Rw 1 of POCKET, ch 1, sc in same Rw as attachment, sc in next 15 Rws, sc in next 24 sc of Rw 20 of POCKET, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 16 Rws, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 28 ch, slip st in first sc. (84)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 37 sc, ch 38, skip next 38 sc, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc.
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 13 sc, sc in next 38 ch, sc in next 41 sc, slip st in first sc. (92)
Finish off. Sew 14-inch zipper to opening made by ch-38. Weave in ends.

*LARGE FRONT POCKET*:
Rw 1: With purple, ch 29, sc in second ch from hook and in each across. (28)
Rws 2-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (28)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 22 sc, sc2tog. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*LARGE POCKET SIDES*:
Rw 1: Holding the side of Rw 1 of LARGE POCKET and first sc of SMALL PICKET SIDES together and working through both thicknesses, attach purple in the side of Rw 1 of POCKET, ch 1, sc in same Rw as attachment, sc in next 13 Rws, sc in next 6 Rws of LARGE POCKET, sc in next 24 sc of Rw 20 of POCKET, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 6 Rws, holding next Rw of LARGE POCKET and sc #34 of SMALL POCKET SIDES together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 14 Rws, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 28 ch, slip st in first sc. (92)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 41 sc, ch 38, skip next 38 sc, sc in next 13 sc, slip st in first sc.
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 13 sc, sc in next 38 ch, sc in next 41 sc, slip st in first sc. (92)
Finish off. Sew 14-inch zipper to opening made by ch-38. Sew top section of SMALL POCKET SIDES to TOP POCKET. Weave in ends.

*BOTTOM*:
Rw 1: With purple, ch 29, sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. (28)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (28)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*BOTTOM STRAP CONNECTOR*:
Rw 1: With purple and working over straight bar
Rw 1: Working over straight bar of D ring, attach purple, ch 1, sc 5 times across D ring. (5)
Rws 2-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (5)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*FRONT PANEL*:
Rw 1: Working through both thicknesses of BOTTOM and sc #28 of LARGE POCKET SIDES, ch 1, sc in next 28 sc. (28)
Rws 2-29: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (28)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 22 sc, sc2tog. (24)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 20 sc, sc2tog. (22)
Rw 33: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 18 sc, sc2tog. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*SIDES OF FRONT*:
Rw 1: Holding the side of Rw 1 of FRONT PANEL and first sc of LARGE FRONT POCKET SIDES together and working through both thicknesses, attach purple, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 17 Rws, sc in next 15 Rws, sc in next 20 sc of Rw, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 15 Rws, holding the side of next Rw of FRONT PANEL and sc #45 of LARGE FRONT POCKET SIDES together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 18 Rws. (86)
Rws 2-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (86)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

*BACK PANEL*:
Rw 1: Attach purple in first foundation ch of BOTTOM, ch 1, sc in same ch attachment, sc in next 22 ch, holding next ch of BOTTOM and first sc on BOTTOM STRAP together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 5 ch. (28)
Rws 2-29: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (28)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 22 sc, sc2tog. (24)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 20 sc, sc2tog. (22)
Rw 33: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 18 sc, sc2tog. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*TOP STRAP CONNECTOR*:
Rw 1: Attach purple to straight edge of 1.5-inch D ring, ch 1, sc 8 times on D-ring. (8)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (14)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (18)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (18)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

*SIDES OF BACK*:
Rw 1; Working in the side of Rws, attach purple in the side of Rw 1, ch 1, sc in next 33 Rws, holding next sc on BACK PANEL and fist sc of Rw 10 of TOP STRAP CONNECTOR together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 20 sc of Rw 33, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 33 Rws of BACK PANEL. (86)
Rws 2-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (86)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew 22-inch zipper to each side. Sew SIDES together. Weave in ends.

STRAP:
Rw 1: Attach purple to center post of the strap adjustor, ch 1, sc 6 times over the center post. (6)
Rws 2-160: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (160)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Wrap STRAP through snaphook, then through strap adjustor, and through a second snaphook. Sew together. Weave in ends. Attach STRAP to d-rings.

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