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*hugs* Gemini

Gem: Here's a freebee from Lion Brand. I don't know if it will fold up, but it looks good.

here's the actual PDF pattern for the Bernat string bag.http://tinyurl.com/2c4yyeYou have to be a member to d/l the pattern. Let me know if you have troubleaccessing it. Shelagh

Vintage Purls spun a FINE 'yarn':

Vintage Purls. . . nod nod nod, I agree, I was just razzzzzzing you! GRIN Hugs, Noreen

enigma spun a FINE 'yarn':

joan8904 spun a FINE 'yarn':

joan8904. . .

Welcome, Joan! I am Noreen, aka the YarnWright, almost (gulp) 49 years old, married to the greatest DH on the planet, two grown daughters, 3 granddaughters, I live in middle Tennessee, USA; and I: knit, crochet, spin, tat and work bobbinlace. Hugs, Noreen

Vintage Purls spun a FINE 'yarn':

So make it out of wool so it won't stretch when it gets wet? (GD&RFC)

*best innocent look*

I posted one here a wee while ago, here is the URL again:

's the kind that folds up on itself. VP

Hi Mirjam, Yes, I am aware of the very sad situation in your area of the world. I see Alan Johnston has been missing for 75 days now. Gilad Shalit has been held for much, much longer hasn't he? Must be just awful for the families, I can't begin to imagine.

I really meant *your* bit of the world, as in specifically how are things for you at the moment. You answered my question in your reply to Dennis though - you sound awfully busy and productive!

VP

Welcome, Joan! Knitting is terrific, and so much more portable than quilting, isn't it?

Higs, Katherine

"Not Likely" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com:

Gem, i found this a while ago & there's no picture, but it does button into it's bottom, so maybe it's like your mom's bag.

String bag pattern by Olive Bell MATERIALS: Can be made in either 5 ply wool or 4 ply crochet cotton ? cotton is stronger and more serviceable. A Number 3 crochet hook was used to produce the enclosed samples. A suitable button is required for the base pocket.

bagBAG BASE: First Piece. Make 6 ch, join with a sl-st to form a ring.

1st round. 3ch, 1 tr in ring, (1ch,2 tr) 5 times in ring, 1 ch, sl-st in 3rd ch at beg. 2nd round. 3ch, 1 tr in same place as sl-st, 2 tr in next tr,

• 1 ch, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, rep from * to end, 1 ch, sl-st in 3rd ch at beg.

3nd round. 3 ch, 1 tr in same place as sl-st, 1tr in each of next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr * 1 ch, 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1ch, sl-st in 3rd ch at beg. 4th round. 3 ch, 1 tr same place as sl-st, 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, 2 tr in next tr, * 1 ch, 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, 2 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 ch, sl-st in 3rd ch at beg. Continue inc. in this manner (working 2 more tr in each section every time) in every round until there are 90 sts. Fasten off. Second Piece. Work as for first piece. With wrong sides together, hold 1st piece behind second piece and working through both thicknesses, join yarn in any 1 ch sp, 1 ch, 1 dc in same sp, 1 dc in each of next 60 sts, working along second piece only, work 1 dc in each of next 14 tr, 6 ch, miss one st, 1 dc in each of next 14 tr, 1 dc in 1 ch at beg, working along 1st piece only, work 1 dc in each of next 29 sts, 1 dc in same place as next dc... 90 sts. Beg. Loop Section 1st round. * 1 dc in next dc, 7 ch, miss 1 dc in next dc, 7 ch, miss 2 dc, rep from * to end, sl-st in first dc, sl-st to centre of first loop... 36 loops. 2nd round.1ch, 1 dc in same loop, * 7 ch, 1 dc in next loop, rep from * to end, 7 ch, sl-st to centre of first loop. Rep 2nd round 38 times. Next round. 1 ch, 1 dc in same loop, * 4 ch, 1 dc in next loop, rep from * to end 4 ch, sl-st in first dc. Next round. 1 ch, 3 dc in each loop to end, sl-st in first dc. Fasten off.

HANDLES Make 2. Make 70 ch loosely.

1st row. Miss 3 ch, 1 tr in ech ch to end. Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP Do not press. Attach the handles securely to the top of the loop section. Sew on the button. When not in use, the loop section may be kept in the base. lee

Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply spun a FINE 'yarn':

Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply. . .

I *like* the way YOU *think*, Melinda!

Noreen....

Sounds like a plan! Thank you for the idea!

*hugs* Gemini

"Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message news:465883f2$0$27212$ snipped-for-privacy@news.sonic.net...

Hi Shelagh,

No, no problem with the Bernat pattern... but the Lion Brand one won't open for me. I have to hunt down my membership info... or rejoin them, I guess. Thank you! :o)

*hugs* Gemini

Thank you! That looks almost identical to the one my Mom had, except hers didn't have a handle to hold when it is rolled up into itself. Saved for future reference. :o)

*hugs* Gemini

Thank you, Lee! I have saved it for future reference to give it a try. :o)

*hugs* Gemini

Dearest Katherine i will answer you ,,, was digging in books and articles and writing a part of an article ,,,,, And my bookcase over computer got cleaned and sorted out ,,,, while the ironing was neglected ,,, one can`t win them all ..... mirjam

Dennis which project would you like to co-work with me ???????? What a delightful story that your GK loved your knitted things , NICE to hear that mirjam