Thursday, July 22, 2010
LITTLE KID'S BACKPACK
Special thanks to the ladies who tested this pattern.SIZE: Approximately 22 circumference and 13 inch depth
MATERIALS:
Approximately 8 oz worsted weight yarn
US K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning pack.
2. Backpack is crocheted in the round while holding 2 strands of yarn throughout.
3. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
4. The 24 inch straps should fit most preschoolers. To customize the fit, try the straps before fastening off and sewing to pack. Remember they will stretch some.
BASE:
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning pack.
2. Backpack is crocheted in the round while holding 2 strands of yarn throughout.
3. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
4. The 24 inch straps should fit most preschoolers. To customize the fit, try the straps before fastening off and sewing to pack. Remember they will stretch some.
BASE:
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. Do not join, place marker to keep track of rounds.
Round 2: 2 sc in ea sc. (12 sc)
Round 3: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Round 4: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc, repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Round 5: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, repeat from * around. (30 sc)
Round 6: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, repeat from * around. (36 sc)
Round 7: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * around. (42 sc)
Round 8: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * around. (48 sc)
Round 3: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Round 4: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc, repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Round 5: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, repeat from * around. (30 sc)
Round 6: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, repeat from * around. (36 sc)
Round 7: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * around. (42 sc)
Round 8: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * around. (48 sc)
SIDES:
Round 9: Slipstitch in next st. Ch 1, hdc in same st as join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. (48 hdc)
Rounds 10-23: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in top of first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 24: Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), skip join and 1 st, hdc in next 5 st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, hdc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * 6 times. Ch 1, skip 1 st, hdc in next 4 st, slipstitch in 2nd ch of ch 3.
Rounds 25-26: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. (48 hdc)
Fasten off leaving a 15 inch tail for sewing.
CORD: Using a size K crochet hook and 2 strands, make a chain approx. 24" long. Knot both at ends. Thread it through the holes made by the ch 1 spaces in round 24, with both ends coming out the front.
STRAPS:
Row 1: Still using 2 strands of yarn and K hook start with a 15 inch tail, ch 6, sc in 2nd chain from hook and remaining chs, ch 1 turn. (5 sc)
Row 2: Sc in ea st, ch 1 turn. (5 sc)
Repeat row 2 until strap is approx. 24 inches in length.
Fasten off leaving a 15 inch tail for sewing to backpack.
FINISHING:
Fold strap in half and mark the center. Sew center of strap to the center of pack one round down from top edge. When sewing the strap to the pack sew through the center of the cord. That will keep the cord from being pulled out of the holes.
Use the 15 inch tails to sew the strap ends to the sides of the pack starting at round 9.
Round 24: Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), skip join and 1 st, hdc in next 5 st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, hdc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * 6 times. Ch 1, skip 1 st, hdc in next 4 st, slipstitch in 2nd ch of ch 3.
Rounds 25-26: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. (48 hdc)
Fasten off leaving a 15 inch tail for sewing.
CORD: Using a size K crochet hook and 2 strands, make a chain approx. 24" long. Knot both at ends. Thread it through the holes made by the ch 1 spaces in round 24, with both ends coming out the front.
STRAPS:
Row 1: Still using 2 strands of yarn and K hook start with a 15 inch tail, ch 6, sc in 2nd chain from hook and remaining chs, ch 1 turn. (5 sc)
Row 2: Sc in ea st, ch 1 turn. (5 sc)
Repeat row 2 until strap is approx. 24 inches in length.
Fasten off leaving a 15 inch tail for sewing to backpack.
FINISHING:
Fold strap in half and mark the center. Sew center of strap to the center of pack one round down from top edge. When sewing the strap to the pack sew through the center of the cord. That will keep the cord from being pulled out of the holes.
Use the 15 inch tails to sew the strap ends to the sides of the pack starting at round 9.
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Suzy, do you think it would work if I doubled the pattern to make it for a larger child? Have you done this or know anyone that has?
Jan
Jan
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: 9:34 PM
I don't know anyone who has tried doing that.
I think if you continue increasing the base to 60 stitches and then work the sides it might work.
You will need to lengthen the straps as well.
Good luck and report back.
I think if you continue increasing the base to 60 stitches and then work the sides it might work.
You will need to lengthen the straps as well.
Good luck and report back.
Hello there,
I added this project and thumbnail to our site and linked to you. We are looking for more Back-to-school type crochet patterns as well as other crochet patterns, so if you have any similar projects please feel free to let me know.
Thanks,
Sarah
shetland@primecp.com
Editor, www.AllFreeCrochet.com
I added this project and thumbnail to our site and linked to you. We are looking for more Back-to-school type crochet patterns as well as other crochet patterns, so if you have any similar projects please feel free to let me know.
Thanks,
Sarah
shetland@primecp.com
Editor, www.AllFreeCrochet.com
Hey there dear friend!
I am going to make this for my littlest guy I think! My fourth baby is now almost turning THREE! Anyway, I love this and how serendipitous that I found a pattern by you! I LOVE YOU!
I am going to make this for my littlest guy I think! My fourth baby is now almost turning THREE! Anyway, I love this and how serendipitous that I found a pattern by you! I LOVE YOU!
I made this today start to finish and I was surprised at how big the inside is mad how little time it took! I would guess it took about 3-4 hours at the most but I picked it up 3 separate times so I'm not sure. Wonderfully cute in lavender and light yellow! Thanks so much for your patterns and providing them for free! They are the easiest to read so far I think. I also made your just a beanie hat for a newborn and your crochet mittens too! All this week! Can't wait to try more! This one was for a one year old but my dd and ds both want ones too! ;-)
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