The Sundance Handbag

**Pattern Information:** This crochet pattern is written using US crochet terminology. Skill Level: Intermediate (multiple stitches, magic ring, colour changes, front post stitches) Usage: This pattern is for personal use only. **Materials** Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G) Yarn: DK-weight yarn Approximately 500g / 1200m total Hardware: 2 x D Rings Notions: Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends) Optional: Lining fabric (1m x 1m) Interfacing/Vilene (1m x 1m) Sewing needle and thread, or sewing machine Yarn Used (example): Charity Pullskein DK (100g): Yarn Colour 1: Burnt Orange (098) x 1 skein Yarn Colour 2: Banana (040) x 1 skein Yarn Colour 3: Claret (040) x 1 skein Yarn Colour 4: Sunrise (157) x 1 skein Yarn Colour 5: Fire Red (136) x 1 skein **Finished Size** Diameter: 38cm/15 inch Width: 41cm/16 inch Gauge 16 sts x 8 rows in dc = 10 cm/4 inch **Stitches/Abbreviations Used (US Terms)** c - Chain mr - magic ring dc - Double crochet 2dc - double crochet twice into the same stitch Sc - single crochet Hdc - half double crochet FPtr - Front post treble stitch FPdtr - Font post double treble stitch FPtr2tog - Front post treble two together FPtr4tog - Front post treble four together sl st - Slip stitch **Notes** The bag is worked in the round. Shaping is created using short rows and front post stitches. Ch 2 or Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as the first stitch, unless otherwise stated. Always join rounds with a slip stitch as instructed.