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Bling Bling Zen

One size.

SIZE

Approximately 15” in diameter (Not including handles).

MATERIALS

BERROCO BLING BLING (50 grs), 7 balls #1530 Bedazzle (MC).

BERROCO ZEN (50 grs), 1 ball #8257 Sakura Iro (CC).

Crochet hook, size 3.50 mm (E) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

One set (2) 7 1/2” diameter wooden rings for handles.

Safety pin for marker.

Tapestry needle.

GAUGE

BAG (Make 2)

With crochet hook, using MC, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1:  Work 15 sc’s in ring.  Mark last sc with safety pin for end of rnd and move pin up as you work.

Rnd 2:  Work 2 sc’s in each sc – 30 sc’s.

Rnd 3:  Work 1 sc in each sc – 30 sc’s.

Rnd 4:  * Work 1 sc in first sc, work 2 sc’s in next sc, rep from * around 14 times more – 45 sc’s.

Rnd 5:  Rep Rnd 3 – 45 sc’s.

Rnd 6:  * Work 1 sc in first 2 sc’s, work 2 sc’s in next sc, rep from * around 14 times more – 60 sc’s.  Continue in this manner to inc 15 sc’s every other rnd, having 1 more sc between incs each time until piece measures 15” in diameter.

Edging:  Working from left to right, work in Reverse sc around entire piece, join with a sl st in first sc.  Fasten off.

FINISHING

Steam pieces with hot steam iron and a pressing cloth.  Thread tapestry needle with CC.  Using straight stitches, make star-shaped flowers on one piece (front) of bag.  Back of bag may also be embroidered if desired.  Place 2 markers 13” apart on outer edge of each bag piece.  Sew edges of bag pieces tog, leaving 13” between markers open for top of bag.  Fold center of 13” opening on front of bag to the inside over ring and sew in place.  Repeat for back of bag.