Mystic Meadow Drawstring Backpack Free Pattern

Mystic Meadow Drawstring Backpack Free Pattern

Introduction

Step into a world of enchantment with the Mystic Meadow Drawstring Backpack, featuring intricate floral motifs and a whimsical color palette. This delightful crochet backpack is perfect for carrying your essentials with a touch of handmade elegance. Whether you're heading to the park, the beach, or just running errands, this backpack will add a unique flair to your outfit. Let’s get started on creating your very own!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Moss Green
  • Lavender
  • Cream
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start the Base:
   • Begin with a magic ring.
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
   • Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 6 stitches)
2. Increase Rounds:
   • Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st. (12 sts)
   • Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around, join with a sl st. (18 sts)
   • Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around, join with a sl st. (24 sts)
   • Continue increasing in this manner until you have 72 stitches.
3. Body of the Backpack:
   • Rounds 10-30: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st.
4. Color Changes:
   • Round 31: Change to lavender yarn, ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st.
   • Round 32: Change to cream yarn, ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st.
   • Round 33: Return to moss green yarn, ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st.
   • Rounds 34-50: Repeat rounds 31-33.
5. Create the Drawstring Opening:
   • Round 51: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st* repeat around, join with a sl st.
   • Round 52: Ch 1, sc in each stitch and ch-1 space around, join with a sl st.
   • Round 53: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st.
6. Finish Up:
   • Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
   • Create two long chains with moss green yarn for the drawstrings. Weave these through the ch-1 spaces created in Round 51 and tie the ends securely.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own Mystic Meadow Drawstring Backpack. This beautiful piece not only showcases your crochet skills but also serves as a functional accessory for your daily adventures. Enjoy your crafting journey!