Forager Ruana/ Shawl MAKE ALONG
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Interestingly, Lauren used a motif from one of my other patterns, the Serenum Cardigan, which incidentally was also featured in the Scheepjes Make-A-Long in 2021. If you don't have this pattern, you can simply start with another round motif or plain single crochet round bottom. Additionally, you should be able to read the chart. If you are not comfortable with it, watch Practice Swatch video below and have a Chart Key handy. So, let's outline the steps:

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Step 1. Bag bottom

 

Rnds 1-7: repeat from Serenum motif.

Rnd 8: ch1 (doesn't count as st throughout), [5sc in ch5-space, 6sc in ch5-space]x8, ss (in first sc throughout). (88sc)

Rnd 9: ch1, [14sc, inc (2sc in same sc), 13sc, inc]x3, sc, ss. (88+6=94sc)

Rnd 10: ch1, [18sc, inc]x4, 17sc, inc, ss. (94+5=99sc)

Alternative bag bottom 1: You can make any round motif and continue with sc to have 99sts (33 stitches x3). For a flat circle, add 6sc in each round. In the last row make remaining increases (from 1 to 6 to bring stitch count to 99sc).
 

Alternative bag bottom 2: You can make the bottom entirely with single crochet, starting with 6sc and making 6 increases in each rnd:

Row 1: ch2, 6sc in first ch, ss (in first sc throughout). (6sc)

Row 2: ch1, 6inc (2sc in same sc), ss. (12sc)

Row 3: ch1, [sc, inc]x6, ss. (18sc)

Row 4: ch1, [2sc, inc)x6, ss. (24sc)

Row 5: ch1, [3sc, inc]x6, ss. (30sc)

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Row 16: ch1, [14sc, inc]x6, ss. (96sc)

Row 17: ch1, [31sc, inc]x3, ss. (99sc)

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Step 2. Bag body

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Rnds 1-35: follow Forager Body chart for Rnds 15-49: skip first 6sts (including Bsc), start with next st.

Work in rounds. Repeat 33sts x3.

Start each round with ch1 (doesn't count as st).

Finish each rnd with ss blo in first st.

If rnd starts and ends with dc, use invisible join technique (see video below): make last dc in 2sts at the same time: in last st and in first st of rnd in which dc has been already made.

Make last ss with leaf color.

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Step 3. Upper edging

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Rnd 1: with leaf color make a round of sc in both loops with 3 decreases (2 sc together; spread decreases evenly), with berry color ss . (99-3=96sc)

Rnd 2: with berry color ch2 (= first dc of dc2tog), dc (in same st), [ch1, sk sc, dc2tog (2 dc together) in next sc]x47, ch1, sk sc, with leaf color ss in first dc.

Rnd 3: with leaf color ch1 (doesn't count as st), 2sc in each ch1-space, with bag background color ss in first sc. (96sc)

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Narrow border:

Rnd 4: with body background color 96dc.

Follow Narrow border chart: skip first 6sts (including Bsc), start with next st. Repeat 8sts x12.

Rnds 5-12: rep Rnds 3-10 from Narrow border. Make last Rnd 61 (Rnd 10 of the border) with berry color.

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Step 4. Drawstring closure

 

Drawstring (x2):

Row 1: with desired color leave a tail fora tassel, chain to desired length.  Fasten off, leaving a tail for a tassel.

Row 2: with desired color leave a tail, ss in the back ridge of each ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

 

Assembly:

1. Begin by drawing the first string through the clusters around the upper edge of the bag.

2. If you're not using a bead, tie the ends of the string together.

3. If you are using a bead, draw the ends of the string through the bead.

4. For added texture or flair, you can add 1 or 2 more strands of yarn if desired.

5. Tie a secure knot to finish.

6. For the second string, repeat the same process but start by drawing it from the opposite side of the bag.

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Big thanks to Lauren for creating this adorable bag! Whether it's for your foraging adventures or as a charming gift, it's a true gem!