USA Format

Abbreviations
WS.       Wrong Side
RS.        Right Side
ch.         Chain
sc.         Single Crochet
dc.         Double Crochet
rpt.        Repeat
sl st.      Slip Stitch

bpdc.
Work dc around back post of the dc on row below

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

ch3 counts as first dc

Finished size approx: 7 x 6 inches

Materials
30 grams of Patons 100% Cotton DK in Cream (2692) Colour 1
30 grams of Patons 100% cotton DK in Red (2115) Colour 2

OR
1.10oz of Worsted Weight #3 100% cotton in color 1
1.10oz of Worsted Weight #3 100% cotton in color 2
5.00mm crochet hook

GAUGE - 4sc and 2 rows measures approx 1 Inch

With 5.00mm hook ch29, 3sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next 26ch, 6sc in last ch, working along opposite side of cast on ch, work 1sc in each of next 26ch, 3sc in last ch, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (64sc)

Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.

Next Row - ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each of next 2sc, * skip 2sc, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next sc, skip 2sc, 1dc in each of next 3sc, * rpt from * to * to last 5sc, skip 2sc, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next sc , skip last 2sc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.

Pattern Row 1 - sl st over 2dc to first ch1 space, ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same space, * skip 2dc, bpdc in each of next 3dc, skip 2dc, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1 space, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, skip 2dc, bpdc in each of last 3dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.

Pattern Row 2 - ch3, * 1dc in each of next 3dc, skip 2dc, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1 space, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3. Turn.

Rpt Pattern Row 1. Fasten off.

Join in color 2
Rpt Pattern Row 2.
Rpt Pattern Row 1 & 2 twice.
Rpt Pattern Row 1. Fasten off.

Join in color 1
Rpt Pattern Row 2.
Rpt Pattern Row 1 & 2. Fasten off.

Chain Tie - With color 2 ch100. Fasten off.

Finishing - Weave in and trim off all loose ends of cotton, place a polythene bag on the inside to form a lining, thread chain tie through gaps in the pattern on second row from the top of the bag, catching in top of lining to secure.

Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for a child's wash bag.
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