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crochet granny square tote bag FREE PATTERN

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 This pattern is for a tote bag just like the ones in urban outfitters at the moment. I'd describe the skill level as advanced beginner. It turns out super cute and roomy to fit all your stuff in.  note: everything is in UK terms ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain ss = slip stitch  dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet one cluster = 3dc YOU WILL NEED: - approximately 400g of yarn in multiple colours (I used black, cream, beige, purple, pink, green and yellow) - 3.5mm hook - scissors - yarn needle GRANNY SQUARE: before starting choose the main colour for your bag, this is the colour on the outside of every square and the colour of your strap. This means that colour E should always be the same colour. round 1: with colour A make a slip knot. Ch 4. Join to the first chain with a ss to form a loop. Ch 2, 2dc into the loop, ch 2, *3dc, ch2* 3 times. ss to starting ch 2. Change to colour B and cut off colour A, leaving a tail. round 2: with colour B ch 2, 2dc, ch 2, 3dc into the ch 2 spac

SIMPLE V NECK HALTER TOP FREE PATTERN

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Learn how to create this gorgeous v-neck halter top. Easy and simple, suitable for beginners. Halter necks seem to be everywhere this summer so why not make one yourself! note: everything is in UK terms YOU WILL NEED: - 3.5mm crochet hook - approximately 200g of yarn  - scissors - yarn needle - stitch markers - measuring tape MEASUREMENTS: This pattern is written in terms of measurements rather than numbers of rows/stitches to make it more customizable and size-inclusive. I am a size small so you can follow my measurements if that is your size. My measurements are in brackets. The measurements you need to take are detailed below - waist - measure the circumference of your waist. If you want the top shorter or longer, measure the circumference around the place where the top will sit once finished length of top - measure the distance from where you want the bottom of the top to sit to your underarms strap length - once the two front triangles are made, measure the distance from the top o