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How This Bag Is Made
• Bag is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up and joined on the side and bottom.
• The star lattice stitch pattern creates a unique and eye-catching mesh. Crocheted with a 2-row pattern repeat using the larger H hook, this stitch is easy to memorize and quick to execute.
• Top edge instructions include skipping stitches to create the holes through which the drawstring will pass and working a row of back post double crochet for embellishment.
• Add a drawstring to ensure that your loose fruits and veggies stay put. Instructions are given for crocheting one quickly and easily.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Concentration Level
Little concentration required. Straightforward and uncomplicated stitching.

Stitches Used
Foundation single crochet, chain(s), single crochet, double crochet, back-post double crochet.

Techniques Used
Working in rows, joining with single crochet, crocheting a drawstring.

Finished Measurements
8 inches wide x 10 inches tall

Materials
Patons Grace light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1¾ oz/136 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball #262205 Aquifer
Sizes F/5/3.75mm and size H/8/5.0mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Bead with ⅜ inch (1 cm) hole (optional for drawstring)
Scissors

NOTE: You can substitute a different weight yarn but results may vary. Crocheting a gauge swatch with your alternative yarn is recommended. When selecting hooks, keep in mind the hook for the mesh should be 2 sizes larger than the hook used for the border edges. For example, if you are substituting a medium weight yarn, you might try using a G (4.0mm) hook for the border and an I (5.5mm) hook for the mesh.

Gauge
With size F hook (see Gauge Swatch below):
11 sc = 2 inches (5 cm); 11 rows = 2 inches (5 cm)

Gauge Swatch
Row 1: With size F hook, ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (22 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc across, turn.
Rep Row 2 until swatch measures 4 inches (10 cm) square.
Block swatch to 4 inches (10 cm) square.

With size H hook:
4 pattern reps in Row 5, blocked = 7 inches (18 cm); 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

PATTERN INCLUDES
• An 8-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Reduced stitch diagram for lattice mesh pattern.
• Detailed instructions and photo tutorial for crocheting a simple and attractive cord.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!

This pattern listing includes 2 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos and a stitch diagram. Images include alt text. PDF file size: 5MB
(2) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. All text is in black. PDF has been tagged for accessibility and tested on a screen reader. PDF file size: <1MB

Technical editing by Randy Cavaliere