Blue Skies backpack

This pattern is published for free in my blog.

If you want the formatted, ad free, 8 page PDF document (with written instructions, chart and more than 40 images in photo tutorials) of the Blue Skies Backpack, this is available in my pattern store.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

4.5 mm (G7) crochet hook

Three 70.9 gr/ 2.5 oz (109 m/ 120 yd) skeins of worsted weight Lily Sugar N’Cream yarn (100% cotton) in ROBIN’S EGG

One 8.7”/ 22 cm long zipper in same color as yarn

Regular sewing thread in same color as yarn

Regular sewing thread in contrasting color

STITCHES

Slip stitch

Single crochet

Double crochet

Split single crochet

Popcorn stitch

Back loop slip stitch

DESIGN ATTRIBUTES• Worked back and forth • Worked in the round • Separate pieces seamed together

PATTERN ATTRIBUTES• Written instructions • Written pattern for techniques involved and finishing • Chart with symbols • Photo tutorials showing important steps of the crochet work and finishing • Crochet stitch guide included with pattern