Shopping bag UK and US crochet terms

This is a lovely project for new crocheters, who have learned some of the basic stitches and techniques, and want to put them into practise to make this pretty shopping bag.

This pattern uses the following stitches: Ch: Chain Stitch Sl st: Slip Stitch dc (sc): Double Crochet (US Single Crochet) tr (dc): Treble Crochet (US Double Crochet)

And the following terms: Sk: Skip Ch-sp: Chain space

Materials required: 160-250 yds Aran/Worsted weight cotton - we used DROPS Paris, but other yarns may be substituted, i.e. Schoeller und Stahl Record 210; Rico Creative Cotton Aran; Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran. Size 5.5mm I/9 crochet hook.

This pattern uses UK /US terms. (Both sets of instructions are included). The rose corsage is available in a separate listing.