CD & DVD GIFTBAGS
Two gifts in one! Just tuck in a CD, DVD or even certain video game cases into this nifty little gift bags complete with secret flap to keep out prying eyes! Don't be intimidated by what looks like a very long set of directions. I made the CD bag in about an hour!
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
sl st - Slip Stitch
dec - Decrease
BLO - Back Loop Only
CD BAG
Materials & Supplies:
Note: I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn! in the models. Any worsted weight yarn will do if you don't have a Hobby Lobby or it can be ordered online.
4 oz Victorian Christmas Ombre worsted weight yarn
2 oz Ivory worsted weight yarn
Size “H” Crochet
Hook
Tapestry Needle
Body Directions:
Note: Ch 2 counts as first dc unless otherwise noted
With Christmas Ombre, ch 21
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (20 sc)
Row 2: (Right side) Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (20 dc)
Row 3: Sc in each dc across, ch 2, turn
Row 4: Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Rows 5-28: Repeat Row 3 and Row 4 alternately for pattern
Flap:
Row 29: Working in back loops only, sl in first sc, sc in next 18 dc, leave last stitch unworked, ch 2, turn (18 sc)
Row 30: Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (18 dc)
Row 31: Sc in each dc across, ch 2, turn
Row 32: Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 33: Sc in each dc across, ch 2, turn
Row 34: Sc in each sc across, finish off, weave in loose ends
Form bag:
With Right Sides together, fold finished bag body in half lengthwise between Row 1 and Row 28 (flap is NOT included in fold). Sew up side seams leave flap free.
Cuff:
Note: Cuff is worked in rounds and turned after every round
Turn bag right side out. Tuck flap inside bag to make working easier.
Rnd 1: With right side out and working in free loops of foundation row, join Ivory with a sl st to edge, ch 1, sc around front and back (work in free loops left over from the flap), ch 1, turn (38 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in first sc, dc in next sc, *sc in next sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ch 1, turn (38 sts)
Rnds 3-7: Sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ch 1, turn
Rnd 8: Sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ch 5, turn
Rnd 9: Skip next 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch, *ch 4, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, repeat from * 11 times, ch 4, sc in base of beginning ch 5, sl st in second ch of beginning ch 5 (yes both), ch 1, turn
Rnd 10: 3 sc in the ch 5 space, sc in next sc, *3 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next sc, repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc, finish off weave in loose ends.
DVD BAG:
Materials & Supplies:
Note: I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn! in the models. Any worsted weight yarn will do if you don't have a Hobby Lobby or it can be ordered online.
5.5 oz Forest worsted weight yarn
3 oz Ivory worsted weight yarn
Size “H” Crochet
Hook
Tapestry Needle
Single Crochet Decrease (dec) - Insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook
Body Directions:
Note: Ch 2 counts as first dc unless otherwise noted
With Forest, ch 23
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (22 sc)
Row 2: (Right Side) Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (22 dc)
Row 3: Sc in each dc across, ch 2, turn (22 sc)
Row 4: Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Rows 5-40: Repeat Row 3 and Row 4 alternately for pattern
Flap:
Row 41: Working in back loops only, sl st in first dc, sc in next 20 dc, leave last stitch unworked, ch 2, turn (20 sc)
Row 42: Dc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 43: Sc in each dc across, ch 2, turn
Rows 45-46: Repeat Rows 42 and 43
Row 47: Sc in each sc across, finish off, weave in loose ends
Form bag:
With Right Sides together, fold finished bag body in half lengthwise between Row 1 and Row 40 (flap is NOT included in fold). Sew up side seams leave flap free.
Cuff:
Note: Cuff is worked in rounds and turned after every round
Turn bag right side out. Tuck flap inside bag to make working easier.
Rnd 1: With right side out and working in free loops of foundation row, join Ivory with a sl st to edge, ch 1, sc around front and back (work in free loops left over from the flap), ch 1, turn (42 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around, ch 1, turn
Diamonds:
First Diamond:
Row 1: Sc in first 11 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: Dec, sc in next 6 sc, dec, leave last sc left unworked, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn
Row 4: Dec, sc in next 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 5: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 6: Dec, sc in next 2, dc, dec, ch 1, turn (4 sc)
Row 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 8: Dec twice, ch 1, turn (2 sc)
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 10: Dec, ch 1, turn (1 sc)
Row 11: Sc in in the one sc on row, finish off, weave in loose ends
Second Diamond:
Row 1: Join Ivory with a sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same stitch as joining and in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn (10 sc)
Row 2: Dec, sc in next 6 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn
Row 4: Dec, sc in next 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 5: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 6: Dec, sc in next 2, dc, dec, ch 1, turn (4 sc)
Row 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 8: Dec twice, ch 1, turn (2 sc)
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 10: Dec, ch 1, turn (1 sc)
Row 11: Sc in in the one sc on row, finish off, weave in loose ends
Third Diamond:
Row 1: Join Ivory with a sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same stitch as joining and in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn (11 sc)
Row 2: Dec, sc in next 6 sc, dec, leave last sc left unworked, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn
Row 4: Dec, sc in next 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 5: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 6: Dec, sc in next 2, dc, dec, ch 1, turn (4 sc)
Row 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 8: Dec twice, ch 1, turn (2 sc)
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 10: Dec, ch 1, turn (1 sc)
Row 11: Sc in in the one sc on row, finish off, weave in loose ends
Fourth Diamond:
Row 1: Join Ivory with a sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same stitch as joining and in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn (10 sc)
Row 2: Dec, sc in next 6 sc, dec, leave last sc left unworked, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn
Row 4: Dec, sc in next 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 5: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 6: Dec, sc in next 2, dc, dec, ch 1, turn (4 sc)
Row 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 8: Dec twice, ch 1, turn (2 sc)
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 10: Dec, ch 1, turn (1 sc)
Row 11: Sc in in the one sc on row, finish off, weave in loose ends
Trim for Diamonds:
Join Ivory with a sl st to one of the unworked sc that are in line with the bag's side seams. Ch 2. Working in ends of rows, *sc in next row end, ch 2, repeat from * around all diamonds. Join with a sl st to first, finish off weave in loose ends.
Finishing:
With Ivory, ch 44, finish off. Weave chain through bottom of bag two rows up from bottom on a dc row. Weave under one dc post, over 2 dc post, under one dc post, etc. Tie in a bow and fluff!
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human error, differences in individual stitching techniques or typographical errors.
Copyright 2008 C.L. Halvorson for HappyYellowHouse.com