Hey guys! I know it's been quite a
while since my last post and I hope a few of you are still around.
Over the past few weeks, I have been
obsessing over two things: Dungeons and Dragons and Game of Thrones.
(SEASON 8 IS FINALLY HERE!)
So, there came a point when I found
myself waiting. Waiting for GoT to start. Waiting for a few of us to
be able to get together for D&D. Waiting for some kind of
inspiration to be dropped on me by the Crochet Gods and end this
burnt out feeling I've been trying to deal with.
Finally, it came to me: DICE BAGS! I
rolled (pun SOOO intended) all my current obsessions into one quick
and fun crochet project. I actually made the first bag while watching
the first episode of season 8 this past Sunday.
This pattern uses a special stitch
called Crocodile Stitch that can be a bit frustrating to beginners.
Take your time and stick with it. Once you figure out the best way to
hold the project while you work, it comes a lot easier.
Tamara Kelly from mooglyblog.com has a wonderful video tutorial for this technique that you can find here. Note: In this video, she only chains 1 between her sets of double crochets. For this pattern you will need to chain 2 as stated below or you bag will be too small.
This pattern works up quickly as it's
not very large.
As always, this pattern is free but I have no problem with
finished items being sold at craft fairs or your Etsy shop. If you
post about this project, please link back this page so others can find
the pattern as well.
Thank you and have fun with this one!
Game of Thrones Dragon Egg Inspired
Dice Bag:
Size 7/1.65MM Crochet Hook
Size 10 Crochet Thread (Pictured colors
are Black and Victory Red)
This pattern is written using American
English crochet terms.
Terms Used:
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Slst = Slip Stitch
St = Stitch
Sk = Skip
Rep = Repeat
Pattern:
Bottom of bag: Make sure you are
working the first stitch of each row in the same stitch as the one
you joined to in the previous row.
- Ch 4 and join with a sl/st to form a circle (or use a magic circle) and sc 10 times into the circle. Join with a slst to the 1st st of the row. (10)
- Ch 1, 2sc in each st around. Join with a slst. (20)
- Ch 1, sc, 2sc in next st around. Join with a slst. (30)
- Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st. Join with a slst. (33)
- Ch 1, sc in BLO (back loop only) around. Join with a slst (33)
Body of bag:
Work both rows 6 times. This will give
you a total of 12 rows. Row 1 will end up being slightly hidden while
row 2 will build the scales. When you are finished, you should have 6
visible rows of scales.
- ch 3, dc in same st as join, ch 2, sk 2. * 2dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 * rep from * to * around to the last 5 sts. Sk 1 instead of 2, 2dc in next st, ch2 sk 1, 2dc in next st, ch 2 and join with a slst to the top of beginning ch 3. (this should give you 12 spaces and 12 sets of 2 Dc)
- ch 3, turn work sideways and work 4 dc around the beginning ch 3 sp from the previous row, ch 1, turn and work 5 dc back up the post of the dc in the same st. sk 2 dc, *turn project sideways and work 5 dc down the post of next dc, ch 1, turn and work 5 dc up the post of next dc, sk next 2dc * rep from * to * around and join with a slst to the top of beginning ch 3. (This should give you 6 “scales”)
Note: When working the repeats for this
section you want to slst to the first set of Dc BETWEEN the scales of
the previous row in order to created an offset pattern. You will find
these hidden BEHIND the area where 2 scales meet. Skipping every
other set of DC in row 3 creates a kind of doubled layered row. If
you choose to make your bag striped, simply fasten off after row 2
and join with a slst between any 2 dc in the same st.
Top of bag: (first st of row should be
worked in same st as join.)
- Ch 1 and work 48 sts around the top of the bag working through both “layers” at the same time.
- Ch 1, sc in each st around and join.
- Ch 1, * sc in next 2, ch 2, sk 2 * rep from * to * around and join
- Ch 1, sc in each st around w/2 sc in each ch 2 sp and join
- Ch 1, sc in each st around, join, and fasten off and weave in ends
Drawstrings: Make 2
- Ch 60 and fasten off leaving a tail at both ends of the chain long enough to tie them together later.
- Weave 1 chain through holes created by ch 2 sps at the top of the bag so that both ends come out the same side of the bag. Tie the ends together and cut off any extra length from the tails.
- Repeat step 2 with the other chain making sure to have both ends come out at the same spot on the OPPOSITE side of the bag from the one you already wove through. Tie the ends together and cut off any extra length from the tails.
Please feel free to comment with any
questions or concerns and I will try to get to them as soon as I can.
I hope you enjoyed this one.
As always, blessed be and happy
hooking.
Stormi
