Nautilus Bag

This Bag is made by working 2 circles in joined rounds to create the Front and Back. The Sides are worked in rows and attached to the circles seamlessly. A Short Strap is worked separately in continuous rounds, forming a tube. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Diameter: 7½" **MATERIALS** Premier® Yarns Raffia (100% Cellulose Rayon; 3.5oz/100g, 131yds/120m) • MC: 2166-05 Straw – 1 ball Premier® Yarns ELLE By Me Aurelie (55% Polyester, 36% Acrylic, 9% Metalized Polyester; 3.5oz/100g, 77yds/71m) • CC: EL7001-01 Stardust – 1 ball Hook: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) and US Size I-9 (5.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, 39” pearl bead purse strap, 2 - key rings with swivel lobster claw clasps **GAUGE** Rnds 1-3 of Circle = 2½” in diameter with MC and smaller hook 11 blo sc x 11 rows = 4” with MC and smaller hook Save time, check your gauge. **SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:** • Chain, single, half double and double crochet stitches. • Magic Ring. • Slip stitches. • Slip stitch joining. • Working through back loops of stitches. • Working in joined and continuous rounds.