Bella's Boutique Baguette

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WW yarn. Red Heart is best b/c it is stiff and sturdy
G or H hook
1" button

**Depending on the size hook you use and your own personal gauge the finished measurements, (average measurements reported) 16"-18" long and about 6" deep/tall. and about 4-5" wide.

R1 Ch50, 6dc in the 4th ch from the hook. (the first skipped 3 chs count as the first dc) dc in the next 45 chs, 7dc in the last ch, along the opposite side of the chain, dc in the remaining 45 chs. Join with a slst to the first dc. (104dc)

R2 Ch3, dc in same st, 2dc in the next 6 sts, dc in the next 45 chs, 2dc in the next 7 sts, dc in the remaining 45 sts. Join with a slst to the first dc. (118dc)

R3 Ch3, dc in the same sp, dc in the next st, *2dc in the next st, dc in the next st. * 6 times, (so far you have 21dc) dc in the next 45 dc, *2dc in the next st, dc in the next st* 7 times, dc in the last 45 dc. Join with a slst to the first dc. (132dc)

R4 Ch3, In Back Loops Only, dc in each st around. Join with a slst to the first dc. (132dc)

R5 Ch2, (does not count as a st now and through out, just brings you up to stitch level) Fpdc around same st as joining, fpdc around each st around. Join with a slst to the first fpdc. Skipping the beg. ch2. (132 fpdc)

R6-R14 Ch2, Fpdc around same st as joining, fpdc around each fpdc. Join with a slst to the first fpdc. Skipping the beg. ch2. (132 fpdc) (You can keep repeating these rows untill it is as tall as you like)

R15 (Making pleats in this row) Ch1, sc in same sp, sc in the next 38 sts, skip 4 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, skip the next 4 sts, sc in the next 57 sts, skip the next 4 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, skip the next 4 sts, sc in the last 16 sts. Slst to the first sc to join. (115 sc)

R16 Ch2, dc in the same sp, dc in each sc around. Join with a slst to the first dc. Skipping the beg. ch2. (115 dc)

R17 Ch1, sc in same sp, sc in each st around. Slst to the first sc to join. Finish off and weave in ends. (115 sc)

Loop

R1 Find the center 4 sts right above the center pleats on back row, (where you join rounds). Attach yarn to the last row (top sc row) back loops right above the pleats, ch3, dc in next 3 sts, (all 4 dc should be directly centered above the center pleats).

R2 Turn, ch1, sc in same sp and next 3 sts. (4sc)

R3 Turn, ch3, dc in the next 3 sts. (4dc)

Repeat R2 and R3, 2 times, Turn, ch3, dc in next st, ch4, dc in last 2 sts. (4dc and 1, ch4 sp)

Turn, ch1, sc in same sp and next dc, 5sc in the ch4 loop, sc in last 2 dc and finish off.

Sew button to the other side in the center, above the pleats on R16. (the dc row)

Straps~ Here you make 2 straps, 1 on the front and 1 on the back. It is the same sts as the Loop. Just center the straps in place on either side of the pleats.

R1 Attach yarn in desired location for the handle, ch3, dc in next 3 sts. (4 dc) (I went 12 sts to the left of the center pleats, attached my yarn and made my 1st. four sts here. Then when desired length of strap is achieved, attached to the corresponding # of sts on the right side of the pleats. So they are centered on either side of the pleats.)

R2 Turn, ch1, sc in same sp and next 3 sts. (4sc)

R3 Turn, ch3, dc in the next 3 sts. (4dc)

Repeat R2 and R3, as many times as needed to get the desired length of strap. Finish off, leaving a tail long enough to sew the strap onto the other side of the pleats. Repeat on the opposite side.

This was a Mystery CAL, I put it here so you can find it easier. Enjoy!

[beckyb]

I like this tote, what are the dimensions of it finished?

[LaVonneK]

This pattern is da bomb! So easy I am almost finished with mine. I love it!

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Depending on the size hook you use and your own personal gauge the finished measurements, (average measurements reported) 16"-18" long and about 6" deep/tall. and about 4-5" wide. Good question, thanks for asking.

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Originally Posted by LaVonneK

This pattern is da bomb! So easy I am almost finished with mine. I love it!

Praise the Lord! and thanks! Glad you liked it!

[kazily]

I love this bag! Thanks for sharing the pattern with us.

[crochetlady100]

Such a nice bag.

[SPRAT605]

Love it!!! I am off to see what yarn I have to do this bag.... Thanks for sharing the pattern!

[cindylou4516]

Thank you for this pattern I love it. I have a favorite teacher at work and she is leaving this year, so I made her a shawl, so now I am going to make this for her and put the shawl in it so she has something to remember me by and to know I will miss her and think of her often. Thank You again. Cindy

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Originally Posted by cindylou4516

Thank you for this pattern I love it. I have a favorite teacher at work and she is leaving this year, so I made her a shawl, so now I am going to make this for her and put the shawl in it so she has something to remember me by and to know I will miss her and think of her often. Thank You again. Cindy

That's a great idea and a beautiful sentiment.