Shell Stitch Cosmetic Bag

This crocheted cosmetic bag uses a strip of hook and loop tape for it's closure. It is fast and easy to make and would make a great gift for that favorite teen girl in your family.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn. Caron Simply Soft in soft pink was used in the example
Size G/6 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
Piece of hook and loop tape, 5/8" x 7"
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
White sewing thread and needle

Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 5dc=1"
Finished Size: 7&189;" x 4"
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate

Instructions
RND 1: Ch40. 4dc in 4th ch from hook. This counts as a ch3 and 4dc to make up a shell. *Sk 2 chs. Sc in next ch. Sk 2 chs. 5dc in next ch. Rep from * across ending with 5dc in last chain. Now you will work on the other side of the chain. Work sc in same ch as sc on first side. *Work 5 dc in next same next ch as 5dc of first side. Sc in next same ch as next sc on first side. Rep from * across to where you started. Slst to top of ch3 of foundation chain.

RND 2: Slst into each of the next 2 dc. Ch1. Sc in same st. 5dc in next sc. Sk 2 dc. *Sc in next dc. 5dc in next sc. Sk 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc.

RND 3: Ch3. 4dc in same st as slst. Sk 2 dc. Sc in next st. *5dc in next sc. Sk 2 dc. Sc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4-11: Repeat RNDs 2 & 3 consecutively.

RND 12: Slst into each of the next 2 dc. Ch1. Sc in same st. Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. Dc in next sc. Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. *Sc in next dc. Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. Dc in next sc. Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

Finishing: Turn work inside out. Stitch hook and loop tape to upper edge using the sewing thread and an over cast stitch on the edges of the hook and loop tape.

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Crafting Journal
Have you ever considered keeping a journal of all the major projects you make?? You could take pictures of the item, then put them into a photo album with the information about the item. The information to write down would be, the name of the pattern, where the pattern came from, the list of materials used in the project, how long it took to make, the date you started the project and when you finised it, and then who you gave it to and when. And the special occasion as to why it was given. If you keep all this information, then future generations will have a better sense of who you were. Keep it with the family geaneology information. I may start to do this myself for significant projects that I make and give.