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Hey everyone!! Oh my god!! We are into Week 4!! Time is surely flying by!!

We are in the last week for the CAL instructions, but dont worry, we will be giving more time for people to ctch up and complete the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag CAL with GoKraftz Yarns!! Dont forget to share your progress and tag us!!

We are completing the bag this week and we excited to begin with week 4 instructions!! Our Designer Divya of @stringtierey has again put together a video tutorial for this week to help understand better.

But if you havent caught up on the previous weeks, you can check out the instructions below and get onbaord with everyone.

You can find Week 1 Instructions HERE.

You can find Week 2 Instructions HERE.

You can find Week 3 Instructions HERE.

Come! lets complete the bag and get on with WEEK 4 of Instructions for the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag!!

Lets look at some of the details once again before we begin.

KEY

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
ch sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
yo:  yarn over
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
dc5tog: double crochet 5 stitches together.
scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
MC: Main colour
CC: Contrast colour
MR: Magic Ring
WS: Wrong side
RS: Right side

SPECIAL STITCHES:

scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together

Insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop, (2 loops on the hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (4 loops on the hook) yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together Yo, insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on the hook), insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

NOTES:

• ch2/ch1 at the start of the Row, doesn’t count as a St.
• This bag is a constructed as a rectangular flat piece first and then the corners are worked to form the shape of the bag.
• Pattern is worked in flat rows by turning at the end of each row for the body, and in the round for the edging and shaping.
• The instructions are written in crochet shorthand, for eg. “sc 2” means single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, “2sc” means make 2 single crochet in the same stitch.
• Stitch count is mentioned in Brackets as [#] at end of row.
• Blocking is a must for this project to achieve the desired look.

SCHEMATICS:

The bag is created by making a rectangle and then sinching the 4 corner points to create the shape. However instead or a normal rectangle we shall be starting from one corner and working our way u to create the remaining 3 corners of the rectangle.

RECAP:

We ended week 1 at Row 48 for gohibulky yarn users and Row 60 for gobulky users, both in contrast colour. This end was the corner point 2 for both options.

We continued Week 2 to get to corner point 3, and started decreasing both sides.

Week 3 ended with us completing the entire rectangle and wet blocking it.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS – WEEK 4:

For this week, we will give shape to our bag and finish it with handles!

For this week we will be going down hook sizes and use 4mm hook size for gohibulky yarn and 3mm hook size for gobulky yarn. rest of the instructions remain same for both options.

The instructions remain the same for either yarn option you choose, unless specified.

We will now put stitch markers into each of the corner stitches (4 corners). Also we completed week 3 on the right side of the fabric.

So with the right side facing towards you and the top right point being corner point 4 (where we fastened off our rectangle), we will begin at this point with the larger quantity yarn colour.

With the larger quantity yarn colour.

ROUND 1 (RS): ch1, *sc2tog, in each and every stitch edge till the next stitch marker. 3sc in the same stitch at the stitch marker, replace the stitch marker into the 2nd stitch of the 3sc*. Repeat from * to * till you reach back to the first stitch marker. 3sc in the 1st stitch marker and replace stitch marker into the 2nd st. Sl st into the 1st sc2tog to close the round.

ROW 2 (RS): ch1, *sc2tog, in each and every stitch edge till the next stitch marker. 3sc in the same stitch at the stitch marker, replace the stitch marker into the 2nd stitch of the 3sc, {sc, sc2tog} into every stitch till the next stitch marker, 3sc in the same stitch at the stitch marker, replace the stitch marker into the 2nd stitch of the 3sc*. Repeat from * to * till you reach back to the first stitch marker. 3sc in the 1st stitch marker and replace stitch marker into the 2nd st, sc in the last st. Sl st into the 1st sc2tog to close the round.

Before we start the Handle, we shall now pinch and hold, corner point 4 and corner point 3 together and corner point 2 and corner point 1 together. This allows us to see the shape of the bag and work on the handle accordingly.

To help you understand better, Divya has created a tutorial video that is perfect for beginners:

Now we will divide the leftover yarn of the same colour into 2 equal parts and wind into 2 seperate balls.

For the Handle, we shall start with corner point 4.

Mark 2 stitches to the right of the stitch marker at corner point 4 and attach the first ball of leftover yarn.

ROW 1: ch1, sc in the same st and the next 4 stitches. Turn. [5] remove stitch marker. ROW 2: ch1, sc in all st. Turn. [5].

Repeat Row 2 till around 6″-8″ of handle length or till yarn lasts. Count the number of rows and make sure you end on an odd numbered row.

So we will join the handle at corner point 2.. Now with the right side of the fabric and the right side of the handle facing each other. insert the hook into the first stitch of the handle and the 2nd stitch on the right of corner point 2 stitch marker and slip stitch both together for the next 5 stitches. Fasten off.

Repeat the same thing on the other side starting the handle at corner point 1 and joining it at corner point 3.

If you have CC yarn colour left, start at any point on the outside of the fabric and create an eding with either single or slip stitch into every stitch all around. You can repeat the same on the inner side of both the handles.

To help you understand better, Divya has created a tutorial video that is perfect for beginners:

And you are done!!! Your nifty thrifty eco bag is all finished!!

That is it for Week 4!! in case of any queries reach out to us via email or comment below this post or dm us on instagram. you can also address your queries directly with our designer Divya @stringtierey on instagram.

We would love to see your progress, so dont forget to tag us, gokratfz and stringtierey on instagram and use hashtags #goiyccal2022 #goiycecocal #niftythriftyecocal #iyccal2022 #goiyccal #niftythriftyecobag

Hey everyone!! We cannot believe we are into Week 3!!

If you feel you are lagging behind, dont worry, you have time and you can catch up on the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag CAL with GoKraftz Yarns at your own pace!! Dont forget to share your progress and tag us!!

We are excited to begin with week 3 instructions!! Our Designer Divya of @stringtierey has again put together a video tutorial for this week to help understand better.

But if you havent caught up on week 1 or week 2 yet, you can check out the instructions below and get onbaord with everyone.

You can find Week 1 Instructions HERE.

You can find Week 2 Instructions HERE.

Lets get on with it then!! Check out WEEK 3 of Instructions for the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag!!

Lets look at some of the details once again before we begin.

KEY

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
ch sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
yo:  yarn over
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
dc5tog: double crochet 5 stitches together.
scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
MC: Main colour
CC: Contrast colour
MR: Magic Ring
WS: Wrong side
RS: Right side

SPECIAL STITCHES:

scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together

Insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop, (2 loops on the hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (4 loops on the hook) yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together Yo, insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on the hook), insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

NOTES:

• ch2/ch1 at the start of the Row, doesn’t count as a St.
• This bag is a constructed as a rectangular flat piece first and then the corners are worked to form the shape of the bag.
• Pattern is worked in flat rows by turning at the end of each row for the body, and in the round for the edging and shaping.
• The instructions are written in crochet shorthand, for eg. “sc 2” means single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, “2sc” means make 2 single crochet in the same stitch.
• Stitch count is mentioned in Brackets as [#] at end of row.
• Blocking is a must for this project to achieve the desired look.

SCHEMATICS:

The bag is created by making a rectangle and then sinching the 4 corner points to create the shape. However instead or a normal rectangle we shall be starting from one corner and working our way u to create the remaining 3 corners of the rectangle.

RECAP:

We ended week 1 at Row 48 for gohibulky yarn users and Row 60 for gobulky users, both in contrast colour. This end was the corner point 2 for both options.

We continued Week 2 to get to corner point 3, and started decreasing both sides.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS – WEEK 2:

For this week, we shall continue decreasing on both sides, till we reach the corner point 4 and block our rectangle to the right shape.

Since we completed Week 2 at 2 different row counts for both the different yarn options, the row numbers henceforth will be mentioned as ROW no. for gohibulky / no. for go bulky. Similarly for stitch counts at the end of the row. [gohibulky / gobulky]. UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED.

You can check the Stitch Count Chart at the end for each row count.

The instructions remain the same for either yarn option you choose, unless specified.

ONLY Go bulky users, complete the following rows.
GO hibulky Users Scroll below.

With MC.

ROW 97 (WS): ch1, dc2tog, *ch1, sk1, dc. * Repeat * to * till last 2 st, ending with ch1, dc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn. [73]

ROW 98 (RS): ch1, sc2tog in first st and ch sp, sc till the 3rd last st, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn.[71]

ROW 99 (WS): Repeat ROW 97. [69]

ROW 100 (RS): Repeat ROW 98. [67]

ROW 101 (WS): Repeat ROW 97. [65]

ROW 102 (RS): Repeat ROW 98. [63]

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 103 (WS): ch1, sc2tog, *ch3, sk1, sc. * Repeat * to * till the last 2 sts ending in ch3, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn. [31 sc, 30 ch3 sp]

ROW 104 (RS): ch1, dcsc2tog in sc and ch3sp, *dc in sc, sc in ch3 sp* Repeat * to * till the last ch3 sp, scdc2tog in the ch3 sp and the last st. Turn. [59]

ROW 105 (WS): Repeat ROW 103. [29 sc, 28 ch3 sp]

ROW 106 (RS): Repeat ROW 104. [55]

ROW 107 (WS): Repeat ROW 103. [27 sc, 26 ch3 sp]

ROW 108 (RS): Repeat ROW 104. [51]

GO hibulky Users start week 3 here. Gobulky users continue.

So for both options now we will have different row numbers but same stitch count.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 85/109 (WS): ch1, dc2tog, *ch1, sk1, dc. * Repeat * to * till last 2 st, ending with ch1, dc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn. [49]

ROW 86/110 (RS): ch1, sc2tog in first st and ch sp, sc till the 3rd last st, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn.[47]

ROW 87/111 (WS): Repeat ROW 85/109. [45]

ROW 88/112 (RS): Repeat ROW 86/110. [43]

ROW 89/113 (WS): Repeat ROW 85/109. [41]

ROW 90/114 (RS): Repeat ROW 86/110. [39]

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 91/115 (WS): ch1, sc2tog, *ch3, sk1, sc. * Repeat * to * till the last 2 sts ending in ch3, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn. [19 sc, 18 ch3 sp]

ROW 92/116 (RS): ch1, dcsc2tog in sc and ch3sp, *dc in sc, sc in ch3 sp* Repeat * to * till the last ch3 sp, scdc2tog in the ch3 sp and the last st. Turn. [35]

ROW 93/117 (WS): Repeat ROW 91/115. [17 sc, 16 ch3 sp]

ROW 94/118 (RS): Repeat ROW 92/116. [31]

ROW 95/119 (WS): Repeat ROW 91/115. [15 sc, 14 ch3 sp]

ROW 96/120 (RS): Repeat ROW 92/116. [27]

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 97/121 (WS) – ROW 102/126 (RS): Repeat ROW 85/109 – ROW 90/114.

Change to CC, Cut MC.

We will now repeat only 5 rows till the corner point and make the last row differently to end the rectangle.

ROW 103/127 (WS) – ROW 107/131 (WS): Repeat ROW 91/115 – ROW 95/119.

ROW 108/132 (RS): ch2, dc5tog, ch1. [5]

Cut CC. Fasten off.

Now your Rectangle is complete! Head over to blocking section.

STITCH COUNT TABLE:

Gobulky Users start Week 3 here.

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 97 (WS)	73		ROW 103 (WS)	31 sc, 30 ch3 sp
ROW 98 (RS)	71		ROW 104 (RS)	59
ROW 99 (WS)	69		ROW 105 (WS)	29 sc, 28 ch3 sp
ROW 100 (RS)	67		ROW 106 (RS)	55
ROW 101 (WS)	65		ROW 107 (WS)	27 sc, 26 ch3 sp
ROW 102 (RS)	63		ROW 108 (RS)	51

Gohibulky users start week 3 here. Go bulky Users continue.

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 85/109 (WS)	49		ROW 91/115 (WS)	19 sc, 18 ch3 sp
ROW 86/110 (RS)	47		ROW 92/116 (RS)	35
ROW 87/111 (WS)	45		ROW 93/117 (WS)	17 sc, 16 ch3 sp
ROW 88/112 (RS)	43		ROW 94/118 (RS)	31
ROW 89/113 (WS)	41		ROW 95/119 (WS)	15 sc, 14 ch3 sp
ROW 90/114 (RS)	39		ROW 96/120 (RS)	27

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 97/121 (WS)	25		ROW 103/127 (WS)	7 sc, 6 ch3 sp
ROW 98/122 (RS)	23		ROW 104/128 (RS)	11
ROW 99/123 (WS)	21		ROW 105/129 (WS)	5 sc, 4 ch3 sp
ROW 100/124 (RS)	19		ROW 106/130 (RS)	7
ROW 101/125 (WS)	17		ROW 107/131 (WS)	3 sc, 2 ch3 sp
ROW 102/126 (RS)	15		ROW 108/132 (RS)	5

To help you understand better, Divya has created a tutorial video that is perfect for beginners:

Blocking:

Your rectangle is complete and if you just lay it out flat.. well… it doesnt look much like a rectangle is it?

The method of blocking will help reshape the piece to a proper rectangle and open up the mesh design. So lets block!!

For this project we shall do the wet blocking method. Wet Blocking essentially means soaking the project in water and then drying it flat to the required shaping.

Now for drying flat, usually blocking mats and pins are used. But if you dont have blocking mats, dont fuss! You can always use other alternatives like yoga mat, baby floor mats, or dry towel on mattress. You can use any kind of pins – the soft board pins, embroidery pins or T pins.

Follow the steps below for wet blocking.

1. Soak the project in water with a mild fabric conditioner (eeasy, comfort, wool wash – anyof these will do) for about half hour.
2. Rinse out the water, by gently pressing the piece with your hands. DO NOT WRING TO REMOVE WATER.
3. Take a dry towel and roll the piece into the towel. Press the towel hard (you can put weights on it or just stamp it out with your legs) so it absorbs almost all the water.
4. Now take the semi wet piece to the blocking mat/ yoga mat/ dry towel on mattress and start stretching and pinning down the corners and sides, starting from one end of the rectangle to the other.
5. Leave it to dry.

Divya has made a you tube video for the blocking instructions too:

That is it for Week 3!! in case of any queries reach out to us via email or comment below this post or dm us on instagram. you can also address your queries directly with our designer Divya @stringtierey on instagram.

We would love to see your progress, so dont forget to tag us, gokratfz and stringtierey on instagram and use hashtags #goiyccal2022 #goiycecocal #niftythriftyecocal #iyccal2022 #goiyccal #niftythriftyecobag

Hello! Hello! Hello!! Welcome back!!

We are so happy to see a good progress into week 1 of the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag CAL with GoKraftz Yarns!! We are excited to begin with week 2 instructions!! Our Designer Divya of @stringtierey has again put together a video tutorial for this week to help explain certain stitches and construction tecniques.

But if you havent caught up on week 1 yet, dont worry you have plenty of time to catch up and make a steady progress on the Bag.

You can find Week 1 Instructions HERE.

Lets get on with it then!! Dive in directly into WEEK 2 of Instructions for the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag!!

Lets look at some of the details once again before we begin.

KEY

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
ch sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
yo:  yarn over
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
MC: Main colour
CC: Contrast colour
MR: Magic Ring
WS: Wrong side
RS: Right side

SPECIAL STITCHES:

scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together

Insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop, (2 loops on the hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (4 loops on the hook) yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together Yo, insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on the hook), insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

NOTES:

• ch2/ch1 at the start of the Row, doesn’t count as a St.
• This bag is a constructed as a rectangular flat piece first and then the corners are worked to form the shape of the bag.
• Pattern is worked in flat rows by turning at the end of each row for the body, and in the round for the edging and shaping.
• The instructions are written in crochet shorthand, for eg. “sc 2” means single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, “2sc” means make 2 single crochet in the same stitch.
• Stitch count is mentioned in Brackets as [#] at end of row.
• Blocking is a must for this project to achieve the desired look.

SCHEMATICS:

The bag is created by making a rectangle and then sinching the 4 corner points to create the shape. However instead or a normal rectangle we shall be starting from one corner and working our way u to create the remaining 3 corners of the rectangle.

RECAP:

We ended week 1 at Row 48 for gohibulky yarn users and Row 60 for gobulky users, both in contrast colour. This end was the corner point 2 for both options.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS – WEEK 2:

For this week, we shall extend the shape to create a recangle and reach corner oint 3 and continue to decrease both sides to reach corner point 4.
To create the rectangular shape, we shall be decreasing on one side and continue increasing on the other side, till we reach corner point 3. Then we shall decrease on both sides, till we reach corner point 4.

Since we completed Week 1 at 2 different row counts for both the different yarn options, the row numbers henceforth will be mentioned as ROW no. for gohibulky / no. for go bulky. Similarly for stitch counts at the end of the row. [gohibulky / gobulky]

You can check the Stitch Count Chart at the end for each row count.

The instructions remain the same for either yarn option you choose, unless specified.

With MC.

ROW 49/61 (WS): ch1, dc2tog, *ch1, sk1, dc. * Repeat * to * till 2^nd last st, ending with dc. 2dc in the last stitch. Turn. [99/123]

ROW 50/62 (RS): ch1, 2sc in first st, sc till the 3rd last st, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn.[99/123]

ROW 51/63 (WS): Repeat ROW 49/61. [99/123]

ROW 52/64 (RS): Repeat ROW 50/62. [99/123]

ROW 53/65 (WS): Repeat ROW 49/61. [99/123]

ROW 54/66 (RS): Repeat ROW 50/62. [99/123]

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 55/67 (WS): ch1, sc2tog, *ch3, sk1, sc. * Repeat * to * till the 2^nd last st, 2sc in the last st. Turn. [(51 sc, 48 ch3 sp) / (63sc, 60 ch3sp)]

ROW 56/68 (RS): ch1, 2dc, dc 2, *sc in ch3 sp, dc in sc. * Repeat * to * till the last ch3 sp, scdc2tog in the ch3 sp and the last st. Turn. [99/123]

ROW 57/69 (WS): Repeat ROW 55/67. [(51 sc, 48 ch3 sp) / (63sc, 60 ch3sp)]

ROW 58/70 (RS): Repeat ROW 56/68. [99/123]

ROW 59/71 (WS): Repeat ROW 55/67. [(51 sc, 48 ch3 sp) / (63sc, 60 ch3sp)]

ROW 60/72 (RS): Repeat ROW 56/68. [99/123]

Now we shall be decreasing on both sides.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 61/73 (WS): ch1, dc2tog, *ch1, sk1, dc. * Repeat * to * till last 2 st, ending with ch1, dc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn. [97/121]

ROW 62/74 (RS): ch1, sc2tog in first st and ch sp, sc till the 3rd last st, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn.[95/119]

ROW 63/75 (WS): Repeat ROW 61/73. [93/117]

ROW 64/76 (RS): Repeat ROW 62/74. [91/115]

ROW 65/77 (WS): Repeat ROW 61/73. [89/113]

ROW 66/78 (RS): Repeat ROW 62/74. [87/111]

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 67/79 (WS): ch1, sc2tog, *ch3, sk1, sc. * Repeat * to * till the last 2 sts ending in ch3, sc2tog in the last 2 sts. Turn. [(43 sc, 42 ch3 sp) / (55sc, 54 ch3sp)]

ROW 68/80 (RS): ch1, dcsc2tog in sc and ch3sp, *dc in sc, sc in ch3 sp* Repeat * to * till the last ch3 sp, scdc2tog in the ch3 sp and the last st. Turn. [83/107]

ROW 69/81 (WS): Repeat ROW 67/79. [(41 sc, 40 ch3 sp) / (53 sc, 52 ch3sp)]

ROW 70/82 (RS): Repeat ROW 68/80. [79/103]

ROW 71/83 (WS): Repeat ROW 67/79. [(39 sc, 38 ch3 sp) / (51sc, 50 ch3sp)]

ROW 72/84 (RS): Repeat ROW 68/80. [75/99]

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 73/85 (WS) – ROW 78/90 (RS): Repeat ROW 61/73 – ROW 66/78.

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 79/91 (WS) – ROW 84/96 (RS): Repeat ROW 67/79 – ROW 72/84.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

STITCH COUNT TABLE:

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 49/61 (WS)	99/123		ROW 55/67 (WS)	51 sc, 48 ch3 sp / 63 sc, 60 ch3 sp
ROW 59/62 (RS)	99/123		ROW 56/68 (RS)	99/123
ROW 51/63 (WS)	99/123		ROW 57/69 (WS)	51 sc, 48 ch3 sp / 63 sc, 60 ch3 sp
ROW 52/64 (RS)	99/123		ROW 58/70 (RS)	99/123
ROW 53/65 (WS)	99/123		ROW 59/71 (WS)	51 sc, 48 ch3 sp / 63 sc, 60 ch3 sp
ROW 54/66 (RS)	99/123		ROW 60/72 (RS)	99/123

Now we shall be decreasing on both sides.

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 61/73 (WS)	97/121		ROW 67/79 (WS)	43 sc, 42 ch3 sp/ 55 sc, 54 ch3 sp,
ROW 62/74 (RS)	95/119		ROW 68/80 (RS)	83/107
ROW 63/75 (WS)	93/117		ROW 69/81 (WS)	41 sc, 40 ch3 sp/ 53 sc, 52 ch3 sp,
ROW 64/76 (RS)	91/115		ROW 70/82 (RS)	79/103
ROW 65/77 (WS)	89/113		ROW 71/83 (WS)	39 sc, 38 ch3 sp/ 51 sc, 50 ch3 sp,
ROW 66/78 (RS)	87/111		ROW 72/84 (RS)	75/99

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 73/85 (WS)	73/97		ROW 79/91 (WS)	31 sc, 30 ch3 sp/ 43 sc, 42 ch3 sp,
ROW 74/86 (RS)	71/95		ROW 80/92 (RS)	59/83
ROW 75/87 (WS)	69/93		ROW 81/93 (WS)	29 sc, 28 ch3 sp/ 41 sc, 40 ch3 sp,
ROW 76/88 (RS)	67/91		ROW 82/94 (RS)	55/79
ROW 77/89 (WS)	65/89		ROW 83/95 (WS)	27 sc, 26 ch3 sp/ 39 sc, 38 ch3 sp,
ROW 78/90 (RS)	63/87		ROW 84/96 (RS)	51/75

To help you understand better, Divya has created a tutorial video that is perfect for beginners:

That is it for Week 2!! in case of any queries reach out to us via email or comment below this post or dm us on instagram. you can also address your queries directly with our designer Divya @stringtierey on instagram.

We would love to see your progress, so dont forget to tag us, gokratfz and stringtierey on instagram and use hashtags #goiyccal2022 #goiycecocal #niftythriftyecocal #iyccal2022 #goiyccal #niftythriftyecobag

Hello everyone!! We are sooooo excited to begin our Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag CAL with GoKraftz Yarns!! We hope that all of you, who placed your orders for the yarn kit, have received them, worry not!! Due to back to back holidays there might have been some delay, give it a day or two it will definitely reach you!

So get your hooks and yarn and lets get started with WEEK 1 of Instructions for the Nifty Thrifty Eco Bag!!

Lets look at all the details once again before we begin.

MATERIALS

Yarn Options: Any DK or Heavy DK yarn OR any sport weight or heavy fingering weight yarn.

Yarn options: Gokraftz hibulky, Gokraftz bulky
Vardhman grandeur, Vardhman Farrago, Vardhman Millennium, Indian Batik yarn, Laura cotton

Yardage required
– approx. 270 mts of any colour of your choice ~ 100gms for Main colour.
– approx.  270 mts of any colour of your choice ~ 100gms for Contrast colour.             

Hook Size
– 5.0 mm normal crochet hook if you are using dk/heavy dk yarn.
– 3.5 mm normal crochet hook if you are using sport weight yarn.
or hook required to meet gauge.

Scissors or yarn snippers, stitch markers, Measuring tape, Yarn needle

KEY

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
ch sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
yo:  yarn over
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together (see special stitches)
MC: Main colour
CC: Contrast colour
MR: Magic Ring
WS: Wrong side
RS: Right side

SKILL LEVEL:

Beginner

SIZING MEASUREMENTS: 

As a rectangle, before finishing – 2ft x 3ft for both yarn options, after blocking.

GAUGE:

4” x 4” square – in double crochet with 5 mm hook.

SPECIAL STITCHES:

scdc2tog: single crochet double crochet 2 together

Insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop, (2 loops on the hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (4 loops on the hook) yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

dcsc2tog: double crochet single crochet 2 together Yo, insert hook into the next st (or ch sp), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on the hook), insert hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (3 loops on the hook) yo, pull through last 3 loops.

NOTES:

• ch2/ch1 at the start of the Row, doesn’t count as a St.
• This bag is a constructed as a rectangular flat piece first and then the corners are worked to form the shape of the bag.
• Pattern is worked in flat rows by turning at the end of each row for the body, and in the round for the edging and shaping.
• The instructions are written in crochet shorthand, for eg. “sc 2” means single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, “2sc” means make 2 single crochet in the same stitch.
• Stitch count is mentioned in Brackets as [#] at end of row.
• Blocking is a must for this project to achieve the desired look.

SCHEMATICS:

The bag is created by making a rectangle and then sinching the 4 corner points to create the shape. However instead or a normal rectangle we shall be starting from one corner and working our way u to create the remaining 3 corners of the rectangle.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS:

You can check the Stitch Count Chart at the end for each row count.

The instructions remain the same for either yarn option you choose, unless specified.

With MC.

ROW 1 (WS): In MR, make 5 dc. Turn.[5]

ROW 2 (RS): ch1, 2sc in first st, sc till the 2^nd last st, 2sc in the last st. Turn.[7]

ROW 3 (WS): ch2, 2dc in first st, *ch1, sk1, dc* Repeat * to * till the 2^nd last st ending in ch1, sk1, 2dc in the last st. Turn.[9]

ROW 4 (RS): Repeat ROW 2. [11]

ROW 5 (WS): Repeat ROW 3. [13]

ROW 6 (RS): Repeat ROW 2. [15]

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 7 (WS): ch1, 2sc, *ch3, sk1, sc. * Repeat * to * till the 2^nd last st, ending with ch3, 2sc in the last st. Turn. [10 sc, 7 ch3 sp]

ROW 8 (RS): ch2, 2dc, dc, *sc in ch3 sp, dc in sc. * Repeat * to * till the 2^nd last st, 2dc in the last st. Turn. [19]

ROW 9 (WS): Repeat ROW 7 [12 sc, 9 ch3 sp]

ROW 10 (RS): Repeat ROW 8. [23]

ROW 11 (WS): Repeat ROW 7. [14 sc, 11 ch3 sp]

ROW 12 (RS): Repeat ROW 8. [27]

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 13 (WS) – ROW 18 (RS): Repeat ROW 3 and ROW 2 alternately, ending with ROW 2 repeat.

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 19 (WS) – ROW 24 (RS): Repeat ROW 7 – ROW 12.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 25 (WS) – ROW 30 (RS): Repeat ROW 13 – ROW 18.

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 31 (WS) – ROW 36 (RS): Repeat ROW 7 – ROW 12.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

ROW 37 (WS) – ROW 42 (RS): Repeat ROW 13 – ROW 18.

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 43 (WS) – ROW 48 (RS): Repeat ROW 7 – ROW 12.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

IF YOU ARE USING GO HI BULKY (DK/HEAVY DK WEIGHT YARN), STOP HERE.

IF YOU ARE USING GO BULKY (SPORT WEIGHT YARN), CONTINUE THE REMAINING ROWS BELOW.

ROW 49 (WS) – ROW 54 (RS): Repeat ROW 13 – ROW 18.

Change to CC, Cut MC.

ROW 55 (WS) – ROW 60 (RS): Repeat ROW 7 – ROW 12.

Change to MC, Cut CC.

STITCH COUNT TABLE:

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 1 (WS)	5		ROW 25 (WS)	53
ROW 2 (RS)	7		ROW 26 (RS)	55
ROW 3 (WS)	9		ROW 27 (WS)	57
ROW 4 (RS)	11		ROW 28 (RS)	59
ROW 5 (WS)	13		ROW 29 (WS)	61
ROW 6 (RS)	15		ROW 30 (RS)	63

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 7 (WS)	10 sc, 7 ch3 sp		ROW 31 (WS)	34 sc, 31 ch3 sp
ROW 8 (RS)	19		ROW 32 (RS)	67
ROW 9 (WS)	12 sc, 9 ch3 sp		ROW 33 (WS)	36 sc, 33 ch3 sp
ROW 10 (RS)	23		ROW 34 (RS)	71
ROW 11 (WS)	14 sc, 11 ch3 sp		ROW 35 (WS)	38 sc, 35 ch3 sp
ROW 12 (RS)	27		ROW 36 (RS)	75

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 13 (WS)	29		ROW 37 (WS)	77
ROW 14 (RS)	31		ROW 38 (RS)	79
ROW 15 (WS)	33		ROW 39 (WS)	81
ROW 16 (RS)	35		ROW 40 (RS)	83
ROW 17 (WS)	37		ROW 41 (WS)	85
ROW 18 (RS)	39		ROW 42 (RS)	87

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 19 (WS)	22 sc, 19 ch3 sp		ROW 43 (WS)	46 sc, 43 ch3 sp
ROW 20 (RS)	43		ROW 44 (RS)	91
ROW 21 (WS)	24 sc, 21 ch3 sp		ROW 45 (WS)	48 sc, 45 ch3 sp
ROW 22 (RS)	47		ROW 46 (RS)	95
ROW 23 (WS)	26 sc, 23 ch3 sp		ROW 47 (WS)	50 sc, 47 ch3 sp
ROW 24 (RS)	51		ROW 48 (RS)	99

GOHIBULKY USERS STOP HERE.

GOBULKY USERS CONTINUE THE 2 SECTION BELOW:

ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT		ROW NO.	STITCH COUNT
ROW 49 (WS)	101		ROW 55 (WS)	58 sc, 55 ch3 sp
ROW 50 (RS)	103		ROW 56 (RS)	115
ROW 51 (WS)	105		ROW 57 (WS)	60 sc, 57 ch3 sp
ROW 52 (RS)	107		ROW 58 (RS)	119
ROW 53 (WS)	109		ROW 59 (WS)	62 sc, 59 ch3 sp
ROW 54 (RS)	111		ROW 60 (RS)	123

To help you understand better, Divya has created a tutorial video that is perfect for beginners:

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