Helena Hobo Bag

MATERIALS 4.5 mm crochet hook 4 skeins of 8ply milk cotton and wool yarn (100 g each) or any DK/8-ply weight yarn of choice Darning needle Stitch markers Scissors Magnetic snap (optional) Fabric lining (optional) YARN INFORMATION Yarn allowance: approximately 400 g Sample yarn: 8-ply milk cotton/wool blend, DK weight Recommended amount to purchase: 4 × 100 g skeins A similar DK/8-ply yarn may be substituted, but yarn fiber content and tension will affect the finished size and structure. APPROXIMATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Body width: 40 cm Body height: 22 cm Strap length: 22 cm GAUGE: Not critical for this pattern. NOTES: This pattern uses US crochet terminology. Numbers in parentheses indicate stitch counts for the round Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. No turning is done in any part of this pattern. At the beginning of each round, move the stitch marker to the first stitch worked. Blocking is optional. If desired, block the finished bag to help even out the stitches and shape.