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   Ch 24 (chain more or less for a bigger or smaller bag)
   Round 1: dc into the 3rd chain from hook 7 times, dc in each ch across, dc in last ch 8 times, working on the back side of the foundation ch, dc in each loop across. sl st to the top of the first st. Mark the center of each end (between the 8 dc) with a stitch marker or piece of yarn.
   Round 2: Ch 3, working in the back loop only of each stitch, dc in each stitch around, sl st to the top of ch 3 to join.
   Round 3 – 14: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around, sl st to the top of ch 3 to join. Do not finish off.

   
   

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   Strap:

   Use the stitch markers on Round 1 to find the centers on either side of the top of the bag. Starting three stitches to the right of center, join yarn with a sl st.
   Row 1 – 37 : Ch 3, dc in each of the next five stitches.
   Cut yarn, leaving about 15″. Starting three inches from center, whipstitch strap in place, knotting the yarn at the end.

   
   

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   Optional Pocket:

   ch 15
   Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across.
   Row 2 – 8: ch 3, dc in each stitch across.
   Cut yarn, leave about 1 yard attached to pocket. Position where desired (inside or out) and whipstitch three sides of the pocket. Knot off yarn.
   Finishing:
   Making sure all yarn joins are securely knotted, trim to approximately 1″, leaving ends visible.

   
   

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