Astra - Crazy Circles Cap and Carryall (crochet)

A fun and colorful circle motif adorn this matching hat and bag. Shown in Patons Astra.

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SIZES
Cap: To fit child 6 yrs old.
Bag: Approx 7 ins [18 cm] wide by 10 ins [25.5 cm] tall.

MATERIALS
Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
Cap (Bag-Set)
Main Color (MC):
(Dark Pink) 1 (1-2) ball(s)
Contrast A: (Pink) 1 (1-1) ball
Contrast B: (Lilac) 1 (1-2) ball(s)

Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tension. 1/4 yd (0.25 m) of lining fabric for Bag.

TENSION
131/2 sc and 15 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
1 Motif = 21/2 ins [6 cm] in diameter.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain.
Dc = Double crochet.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
Tog = Together.
WS = Wrong side.

INSTRUCTIONS
Motif I
With MC, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join A with sl st to first sc. 8 sc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join B with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
4th rnd: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off leaving an end approx 6 ins [15 cm] long for sewing.

Motif II
Work as given for Motif I, substituting A for MC, B for A, and MC for B.

Motif III
Work as given for Motif I, substituting B for MC, MC for A, and A for B.

CAP
Make 3 each of Motifs I, II and III (9 in total).
Crown: With MC, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join A with sl st to first sc. 8 sc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join B with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
4th rnd: With B, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 40 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Join MC with sl st to first sc. 48 sc.
8th rnd: With MC, as 6th rnd.
9th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 56 sc.
10th rnd: As 6th rnd.
11th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 64 sc.
12th rnd: As 6th rnd.
13th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 7 sc. 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. Join A with sl st to first sc. 72 sc.
14th rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
15th and 16th rnds: As 14th rnd. Join B with sl st to first sc at end of 16th rnd.
17th to 20th rnds: With B, as 14th rnd.
Join MC with sl st to first sc at end of 20th rnd.
21st rnd: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.

FINISHING
With RS of work facing, arrange 9 Motifs alternating Motifs I, II and III. Sew Motifs tog through 1 sc of last rnd to form a circle (see picture).
With MC, sew circle of Motifs to lower edge of Crown through 1 sc of last rnd.

BAG
Make 6 each of Motifs I, II and III as given for Cap (18 in total).
Base: Work as given for Crown of Cap.

FINISHING
With RS of work facing, arrange 9 Motifs alternating Motifs I, II, and III. Sew Motifs tog through 1 sc of last rnd to form a circle. Rep for second set of 9 Motifs.
Sew circles of Motifs tog through 1 sc of last rnd where they meet (see picture).
Sew bottom circle of Motifs to top edge of Base through 1 sc of last rnd.

Top: Join MC with sl st to top of any Motif in top rnd.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 7. 1 sc in top of next Motif) 8 times. Ch 7. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 ch) 9 times. 72 sc. Join A with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
4th to 6th rnds: As 3rd rnd. Join B with sl st to first sc at end of 6th rnd.
7th rnd: With B, as 3rd rnd.
8th rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss first sc. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dc in each sc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
10th rnd: With B, as 3rd rnd. Fasten off.

Drawstrings (make 2)
Cut 1 strand each of MC, A and B 64 ins [162.5 cm] long. With 3 strands tog hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strands to the right until they begin to curl. Fold the 2 ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves tog.
Beg at side of Bag, thread first Drawstring through dc rnd, over and under 3 posts. Knot ends tog. Beg at opposite side, thread second Drawstring in same manner and knot ends tog.
Lining: Cut lining fabric 8 ins [20.5 cm] by 24 ins [61 cm]. Sew short ends tog using French Seam. Press 1/2 inch [1.5 cm] to WS along top and bottom edges. Sew top and bottom edges of Lining to inside of Bag having top edge just below dc rnd.
With WS tog stitch a seam 1/2 inch [1.5 cm] from edge. Trim this seam to 1/8 inch [3 mm] and press to one side.
Fold fabric with RS tog along seam line and press. Stitch a seam 1/4 inch [6 mm] from fold.