GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch. 7 rows = 2 inches.

BAG

Ch 62, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row: Working through front loop of sts only work 1 d c in each s c, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: Working through back loop of sts only, work 1 s c in each d c, ch 3, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows 19 times.

Next Row: Start flap: 1 d c in each s c working through front loop of sts only, ch 1, turn.

Next Row: Working in s c and through back loop of sts, decrease 1 s c at beginning and end of row, ch 3, turn.

Next Row: Working in d c and through front loop of sts, decrease 1 d c at beginning and end of row, ch 1, turn.

Next Row: Working in s c and through back loop of sts, decrease 1 s c at beginning and end of row, ch 3, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows until 41 sts remain ending with the s c row, but do not ch 3 at end of last row. Without cutting thread work a row of s c down side of flap, cut thread. Attach thread at lower edge of opposite side of flap and work a row of s c to top, cut thread.

FINISHING: Cut buckram slightly smaller than crocheted section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than crocheted section. Place buckram on crocheted section, place lining over the buckram, turning under ½ inch all around and sew. Sew gold cording around flap only as illustrated. Sew snap fasteners and ornament in position.

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