Layers of Shells

These are really quick little bags to make up. Good for small gift bags, the kids can use them to keep little treasures in. Or make it taller and use as a gift bag for wine bottle. :o)

I used an H hook and worsted weight yarn

Rnd 1) ch3, 12dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc made. (12dc)
Rnd 2) ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st to top of first dc made, skipping ch2 (24dc)
Rnd 3) ch2, * 2dc in first st, dc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to top of first dc made
Rnd 4) ch2, * 2dc in first st, dc in next 2sts, repeat from * around, sl st to top of first dc made
Rnd 5) working in back loops only for this round, ch1, sc in each st around
Rnd 6) ch 1, * sc in first st, skip next 2sts, 5dc in next st(shell made), skip next 2sts, repeat from * around, sl st to top of first sc, 8 shells made
Rnd 7) changing color, ch3, 2dc in same st, * sc in 3rd dc of shell, shell in next sc, repeat from * around, 2dc in same st as first ch3, sl st to top of ch3
Rnd 8) changing color, ch1, sc in top of ch3, * shell in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of shell, repeat from * around, sl st to first sc,
Rnd 9) changing color, ch3, 2dc in same st, * sc in 3rd dc of shell, shell in next sc, repeat from * around, 2dc in same st as first ch3, sl st to top of ch3
Rnd 10-11) repeat rnds 8-9
Rnd 12) ch1, sc in first st, and in next 2sts, * dc in next 3sts, sc in next 3sts, repeat from * around,
Rnd 13) drawstring row. ch4, skip next st, * dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, repeat from * around, sl st to ch 3 of first ch4
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in same st, sc in each st and ch space around, sl st to close
Rnd 15) ch2, 3hdc in same st, * skip next 2sts, 4hdc in next st, repeat from * around, fasten off weave in ends.

Using a strand of each color held together,(Make 2) ch 40 or desired length to use as drawstrings weave in and out of rnd 13
Have fun and happy hooking

Diamond Granny Bag

I made this bag almost a year ago, but thought I would share this one too. It's another granny square bag, similar to the Get Your Granny On. Gauge is not important, I think I probably used an H hook or an I hook. You can find granny square patterns all over the net, in many different versions, this is just the original granny square.
This is just a rough explanation of what I did. Hopefully the picture will help you along a little.

I made 4 squares doing 8 rounds each. This is just a matter of preference, make larger or smaller by adjusting your rounds to what you like. I used two for the bottom standing on a corner and attach by either whip stitch or if you prefer single crochet to hold together. Start from one corner down one side and up the second. Then take another square for either side of bag and attach by floding in half by matching two corners together and fitting down the sides of the two bottom squares on each side. For a strap I just made a chain for whatever length, then hdc around adding a few stitches to the corners to make them rounded and then hdc along the back side of chain, and then sc around for round 2. I made mine long enough to be able to go from one shoulder and hang accross my opposite side. Being sure to remember that if you don't line the strap it will have to give to it and stretch some. I attached mine to the corner of the side squares. I did make a lining for this to keep all the little things in place. Please message me if you have any questions. I am just remembering this from the bag I gave away.