Have you ever been accused of being a procrastinator? How about a pro-CAFFEINE-ator? If you’re the type of person that has to wait until after they’ve had their morning coffee to get anything done, this one’s for you. I say, what’s the harm in a little rest and relaxation before you start your day. Curl up with your favorite e-reader and then safely store it in this cute bag when you’re ready to face the day.
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Finished Measurements
7.5″ x 5.5″
Supply List
Caron Simply Soft Light Fuschia – 1 skein
Caron Simply Soft White – 1 skein
(or any other worsted weight yarn)
Crochet Hook in size H-8, 5 mm
*I recommend a hook size smaller if you tend to crochet loosely. These types of designs look better with a tighter stitch.*
2 buttons about half an inch in diameter
Abbreviations
US Terminology
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook
Notes
Color Changes: start your sc normally by inserting your hook into the next stitch and pulling up a loop. At this point you will have 2 loops on your hook. Next, grab a loop of the new color and pull through the 2 loops you have on your hook to finish that sc. Now you’re ready for the next st in your new color!
Reading the Graph: Ch 78, working in the back loops only, sc from the bottom to the top, reading right to left. When you get to the left end of each row sc an additional 39 stitches starting with pink for two rows and then white for two rows and continuing to alternate. When you finish the last row of the graph and the additional 39 stitches, scroll down to read how to work the flap and finish your creation!
***There is also a written pattern for this graph for those who would prefer to read out the stitches. Just scroll down! ***
chain 78, join with sl st to the first chain, being careful not to twist it
work all stitches through the back loops only
Row 1: p78
Row 2: p78
Row 3: p6, w8, p3, w, p, w, p, w3, p2, w, p2, w3, p, w, p2, w, p2, w39
Row 4: p5, w10, p2, w, p, w, p3, w, p, w, p, w, p3, w, p, w, p2, w, p2, w39
Row 5: p3, w12, p3, w2, p2, w2, p, w, p, w, p2, w2, p, w2, p, w, p41
Row 6: p2, w13, p2, w, p, w, p3, w, p, w, p, w, p3, w, p, w, p, w2, p41
Row 7: p2, w2, p, w10, p2, w3, p, w3, p, w, p, w, p, w3, p, w, p2, w, p2, w39
Row 8: p2, w2, p, w10, p24, w39
Row 9: p2, w2, p, w10, p4, w, p2, w, p, w, p, w, p, w, p, w, p2, w, p44
Row 10: p2, w2, p, w10, p4, w, p2, w, p, w, p, w, p, w, p, w, p2, w, p44
Row 11: p2, w13, p4, w2, p, w, p, w3, p, w3, p2, w, p5, w39
Row 12: p3, w12, p4, w, p, w2, p, w, p, w, p, w, p, w, p2, w, p5, w39
Row 13: p5, w10, p4, w, p2, w, p2, w, p2, w, p, w, p, w3, p44
Row 14: p5, w10, p63
Row 15: p6, w8, p3, w3, p2, w, p3, w, p2, w, p, w, p, w3, p3, w39
Row 16: p19, w, p2, w, p3, w, p2, w, p, w, p3, w, p3, w39
Row 17: p18, w2, p2, w, p3, w, p2, w3, p3, w, p42
Row 18: p19, w, p2, w, p3, w, p2, w, p, w, p3, w, p42
Row 19: p6, w, p2, w, p2, w, p4, w3, p, w3, p, w3, p2, w, p4, w, p3, w39
Row 20: p6, w, p3, w, p, w, p26, w 39
Row 21: p7, w, p2, w, p2, w, p, w, p, w, p, w3, p2, w, p3, w, p2, w3, p2, w2, p40
Row 22: p6, w, p2, w, p2, w, p2, w, p, w, p3, w, p2, w, p3, w, p4, w, p, w, p, w, p40
Row 23: p6, w, p2, w, p2, w, p3, w2, p2, w2, p2, w, p3, w, p3, w2, p2, w2, p, w39
Row 24: p15, w, p, w, p3, w, p2, w, p3, w, p4, w, p, w, p, w, p, w 39
Row 25: p15, w3, p, w3, p, w3, p, w3, p, w3, p2, w2, p40
Row 26: p78
Row 27: p78
Row 28: sc 39, ch 1, TURN
do not cut yarn
Flap
The flap is worked in rows in the color pink. Work all stitches through both loops of the hook
Row 29: sc2tog, sc 37, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 30: sc2tog, sc 35, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 31: sc2tog, sc 33, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 32: sc2tog, sc 31, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 33: sc2tog, sc 29, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 34: sc2tog, sc 6, ch 5, sl st to the base of the last sc you worked, sc 11, ch 5, sl st to the base of the last sc you worked, sc 6, sc2tog, cut off yarn and weave in ends.
Strap
leave a long tail, ch 3
Row 1: sc 2, ch 1, turn
Rows 2-44: Repeat Row 1
Row 45: sc 2, cut off yarn leaving a long tail
Finishing
sew each side of the strap to the tops of the sides using the long tails
sc along the bottom of the pouch, making sure that you are working through both sides of the pouch at the same time in order to close it up
attach buttons on the striped back of the cozy about 9 rows down and 11 stitches in from each side
Thanks for reading my free pattern! Please do not redistribute this pattern as your own, but feel free to sell finished items made from this pattern as long as you credit Nine Inspired as the designer.