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TECHNIQUE USED: Crochet

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
approximately 51/2" diameter x 71/2" high

PLEASE NOTE: One or more yarns used in this project have been discontinued. You may be able to locate it at ShopCaron.com or selected retail locations, but supplies are limited. If you wish to make this project using a substitute yarn, please go to the Yarn Substitution Chart. Please keep in mind that you should always begin with a gauge swatch and be sure to convert yardage for any substitute yarn.

MATERIALS
Caron Jewel Box™ 2.5 oz. (1 skein) Pearl.
Size J crochet hook or size to reach gauge below.

GAUGE
In patt, 3 sc measure 1" across. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

NOTE
Each sc, dc, and ch-3 counts as one st.
When making bag, RS is always facing you.

BOTTOM OF BAG
Ch 4. Join with a slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1: 7 sc into ring. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnd 2: 2 sc into ea sc around - 14 sc total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnd 3: * Sc into next sc, 2 sc into next sc. Repeat from * around - 21 sc total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnd 4: * Sc into next 2 sc, 2 sc into next sc. Repeat from * around - 28 sc total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnd 5: * Sc into next 3 sc, 2 sc into next sc. Repeat from * around - 35 sc total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnd 6: * Sc into next 4 sc, 2 sc into next sc. Repeat from * around - 42 sc total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnds 7 - 22: Sc into each sc around - 42 sc total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnd 23 (Drawstring Rnd): Ch 5, skip first 3 sc, * dc into next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc. Repeat from * around, ending rnd with slip st to third ch of ch-5. Ch 1.
Rnd 24: Sc into same st as slip st, * 2 sc into ch-sp, sc into next dc. repeat from * around, ending rnd with 2 sc into ch-sp - 42 sts total. Join with slip st to first sc. Ch 1.
Rnds 25 & 26: Sc into each sc around - 42 sc total.
Join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Ties (Make two): Ch 68. Slip st into each ch across. Fasten off. Thread each tie through the ch-spaces of Rnd 25 in opposite directions. Tie ends tog.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Hand washing and drying: Turn inside out and wash gently in warm water using a mild detergent. Gently rinse well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel and roll in towel to remove excess water. DO NOT WRING, STRETCH OR HANG TO DRY.

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
When using Jewel Box, be sure to tie a knot at the beginning of each skein and at both yarn ends when joining. A small amount of shedding can be expected when using this yarn under normal conditions.