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intermediate
Cot-Ar-Cro-Acc-001

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

Actual Completed Backpack is 24 cm, 9 in, wide l Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
measurement and 35 cm, 13 in, deep when laid flat item if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
l Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
YOU WILL NEED therefore approximate.
l 5 0g balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (As seen on cover) l Colour reproduction is as close as printing processes will allow.
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A - Blush Pink, B - Midnight Blue, C - Blood Orange, l Instructions are written using UK terminology with changes
D - Daffodil Yellow, E - Pistachio Green, F - Dolphin Blue, for US terminology given in italics in round brackets ( )
G - Bright Peach, H - Light Caramel, I - Marine Blue, afterwards.
J - Dark Aubergine, K - Raspberry Pink, L - Mustard Yellow,
M - Misty Grey and N - Red Wine ABBREVIATIONS
l 4mm (UK 8 - US G6) crochet hook ch = chain; cm = centimetres; cont = continue;
dc (sc) = double crochet (single crochet); in = inches;
TENSION (GAUGE) mm = millimetre; patt = pattern; rep = repeat; rs = right side;
18 stitches and 16 rows to 10 cm, 4 in, measured over pattern st(s) = stitch(es).
using a 4mm (UK 8 - US G6) crochet hook, or size required to
give correct tension (gauge).
Visit www.paintboxyarns.com for
It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before more patterns or to buy yarn online
starting as working to the wrong tension (gauge) will mean
your item will not be the size shown and could result in
yarn being left over, or more yarn being required. Before
24 cm
beginning, crochet a tension (gauge) swatch at least 13 cm, 9 in
5 in, square and measure your tension (gauge). If there are
more sts and rows than stated, try again using a thicker hook.
If there are fewer sts and rows than stated, try again using a
thinner hook. 13 in
35 cm

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SIDES (MAKE 2) Now work eyelet holes for drawstring as follows:
Make 46 ch using 4mm (UK 8 - US G6) crochet hook and A. row 53 using M 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into
Joining in and breaking off colours as required and carrying each of first 3 sts, using N 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts,
yarn not in use across top of sts of previous row and enclosing using M 2 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc (sc) into next st, using N 1 dc (sc)
it in sts of row being worked, cont in patt as follows: into each of next 2 sts, using M 1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts,
row 1 (rs) using A 1 dc (sc) into 2nd ch from hook, using B using N 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts, using M 1 dc (sc) into
1 dc (sc) into each of next 4 ch, *using A 1 dc (sc) into next next st, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, using N 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts,
ch, using B 1 dc (sc) into each of next 4 ch, rep from * to end, using M 1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, using N 1 dc (sc) into
turn. 45 sts. each of next 2 sts, using M 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts,
row 2 using B 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each 1 ch, miss 1 st, using N 1 ch, miss 1 st (so 2 sts of previous row
of first 4 sts, using A 1 dc (sc) into next st, *using B 1 dc (sc) missed in total here), 1 dc (sc) into next st, using M 1 dc (sc)
into each of next 4 sts, using A 1 dc (sc) into next st, rep from into each of next 3 sts, using N 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts,
* to end, turn. using M 1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, using N 2 ch, miss 2 sts,
row 3 using A 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each using M 1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, using N 1 dc (sc) into
of first 2 sts, using B 1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, *using A each of last 2 sts, turn.
1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts, using B 1 dc (sc) into each of rows 54 to 56 as rows 6 to 8 but using M instead of A and
next 3 sts, rep from * to end, turn. N instead of B.
row 4 using B 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each row 57 using N 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into
of first 3 sts, using A 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts, *using B each st to end.
1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, using A 1 dc (sc) into each of Fasten off.
next 2 sts, rep from * to end, turn.
row 5 using A 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each STRAPS (MAKE 2)
of first 3 sts, using B 1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts, *using A Make 6 ch using 4mm (UK 8 - US G6) crochet hook and A.
1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, using B 1 dc (sc) into each of row 1 (rs) 1 dc (sc) into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc (sc) into each
next 2 sts, rep from * to end, turn. ch to end, turn. 5 sts.
row 6 using B 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each row 2 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each dc (sc)
of first 2 sts, using A 1 dc (sc) into each of next 3 sts, *using B to end, turn.
1 dc (sc) into each of next 2 sts, using A 1 dc (sc) into each of rows 3 to 10 as row 2.
next 3 sts, rep from * to end, turn. Break off A and join in B.
row 7 using A 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into each rows 11 to 20 as row 2.
of first 4 sts, using B 1 dc (sc) into next st, *using A 1 dc (sc) Break off B and join in C.
into each of next 4 sts, using B 1 dc (sc) into next st, rep from rows 21 to 30 as row 2.
* to end, turn. Break off C and join in D.
row 8 using B 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into first st, rows 31 to 40 as row 2.
using A 1 dc (sc) into each of next 4 sts, *using B 1 dc (sc) into Break off D and join in E.
next st, using A 1 dc (sc) into each of next 4 sts, rep from * to rows 41 to 50 as row 2.
end, turn. Break off E and join in F.
row 9 using C 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc (sc) into first st, rows 51 to 60 as row 2.
using D 1 dc (sc) into each of next 4 sts, *using C 1 dc (sc) into Break off F and join in G.
next st, using D 1 dc (sc) into each of next 4 sts, rep from * to rows 61 to 70 as row 2.
end, turn. Break off G and join in I.
rows 10 to 16 as rows 2 to 8 but using C instead of A and rows 71 to 80 as row 2.
D instead of B. Break off I and join in K.
row 17 as row 9 but using E instead of C and F instead of D. rows 81 to 90 as row 2.
rows 18 to 24 as rows 2 to 8 but using E instead of A and Break off K and join in L.
F instead of B. rows 91 to 100 as row 2.
row 25 as row 9 but using G instead of C and H instead of D. Break off L and join in M.
rows 26 to 32 as rows 1 to 8 but using G instead of A and rows 101 to 110 as row 2.
H instead of B. Break off M and join in N.
row 33 as row 9 but using I instead of C and J instead of D. rows 111 to 120 as row 2.
rows 34 to 40 as rows 1 to 8 but using I instead of A and Fasten off.
J instead of B. With rs facing, attach N to first st of row 120, 1 ch (does NOT
row 41 as row 9 but using K instead of C and L instead of D. count as st), and work 1 row of dc (sc) evenly down entire
rows 42 to 48 as rows 1 to 8 but using K instead of A and row-end edge of Strap, ending at foundation ch edge.
L instead of B. Fasten off.
row 49 as row 9 but using M instead of C and N instead of D. With rs facing, rejoin N at other end of foundation ch edge,
rows 50 to 52 as rows 1 to 4 but using M instead of A and 1 ch (does NOT count as st), and work 1 row of dc (sc) evenly
N instead of B. up other side of Strap, ending at end of row 120.
Fasten off.

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DRAWSTRING CHART
Make a length of ch approx 90 cm, 35 in, long using
4mm (UK 8 - US G6) crochet hook and A.
row 1 (rs) 1 dc (sc) into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc (sc) into each
ch to end.
Fasten off.

MAKING UP
Press following instructions on ball band.
Using photograph as a guide, sew one end of each Strap to
upper edge of one Side piece, leaving approx 6 cm, 2 in,
between Straps this will form back of backpack. Enclosing
other ends of Straps in seams and taking care not to twist
Straps, sew Sides together, leaving top of last row open.
Thread Drawstring through eyelet holes of row 53 as in
photograph and tie ends at centre of front piece.

Key
A - Slate Grey
B - Pure Black
C - Champagne White,
D - Stormy Grey,
E - Candyfloss Pink,
F - Bubblegum Pink,
G - Mandarin Orange,
H - Tomato Red,
I - Spearmint Green,
J - Buttercup Yellow,
K - Sky Blue,
L - Washed Teal,
M - Pansy Purple
N - Sailor Blue

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WEVE
USED
Blush Pink, Midnight Blue,
Blood Orange, Daffodil Yellow,
Pistachio Green, Dolphin Blue,
Bright Peach, Light Caramel,
Marine Blue, Dark Aubergine,
Raspberry Pink, Mustard Yellow,
Misty Grey & Red Wine

TOP TIP
Attach your straps
to each side of the
opening at the top
to make a cute tote
bag instead!

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 Paper Champagne Misty Stormy Slate Granite Pure Vanilla
White White Grey Grey Grey Grey Black Cream

Light Soft Coffee Bright Tomato Rose Pillar Red

Caramel Fudge Bean Peach Red Red Red Wine

Melon Mandarin Seville Blood Banana Daffodil Buttercup Mustard

Sorbet Orange Orange Orange Cream Yellow Yellow Yellow

Pistachio Spearmint Slate Racing Lime Grass Ever Seafoam

Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Blue

Washed Marine Kingfisher Duck Egg Dolphin Midnight Sky Sailor

Teal Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue

Royal Dusty Tea Raspberry Rich Pale Dusty Pansy

Blue Rose Rose Pink Mauve Lilac Lilac Purple

Dark Candyfloss Bubblegum Lipstick Ballet Blush Peach Vintage

Aubergine Pink Pink Pink Pink Pink Orange Pink