Knitting for children Knitting for boys Crochet kid's backpack pattern free

Crochet kid's backpack pattern free

Crochet kid's backpack pattern free



Materials

♦ Yarn

Sirdar Cotton DK

2 x 100g balls in White (shade 501)

1 x 100g ball in Black (shade 500)

♦ Hook

Size 3.5mm (UK9, US E/4) crochet hook

♦ Accessories 40cm (15 3/4in) zip

Waterproof lining fabric

Stiffening fabric

Yarn detail

♦ Sirdar Cotton DK

♦ 100% cotton

♦ 100g/212m (232 yds)

♦ Machine wash at 40°C

Size: 32 x 25 x 6cm (12 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 2 1/2in)

Tension: Each hexagon should measures 8cm (3in), flat side to flat side

Note: Please note, 1ch is not counted as a stitch unless otherwise stated

Yarn alternatives

♦ Rico Essentials Cotton DK

♦ King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK 

BASIC HEXAGON SHAPE 1

(MAKE 14 IN WHITE, 6 IN BLACK)

Make 4ch, sl st into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: 1ch, 6dc into ring, sl st into the first dc.

Round 2: 1ch, 2dc into each dc to end, sl st into first dc. 12sts

Round 3: 1ch, 1dc into first dc, (3dc, into next dc, 1dc into next dc) 5 times, 3dc into next dc, sl st into first dc. 24 sts

Round 4: 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, sl st into first dc.

Round 5: 1ch, 1dc into each of next 2dc, (3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 3dc) 5 times, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into last dc. Sl st into first dc. 36 sts

Round 6: 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, sl st into first dc.

Round 7: 1ch, 1dc into each of next 3dc, (3dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 5dc) 5 times, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, sl st into first dc.

Round 8: 1ch, 1dc into each of next 4dc, (3dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 7dc) 5 times, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 3dc, sl st into first dc.

Round 9: 1ch, 1dc into each of next 5dc, (3dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 9dc) 5 times, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 4dc, sl st into first dc.

Fasten off.

SHAPE 2 FROM CHART

(MAKE 4 IN WHITE)

Make 12ch.

Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end, turn. 11 sts

Row 2: 1ch, 2dc into first dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc, 2dc into last dc, turn. 13 sts

Row 3: 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, turn.

Row 4: 1ch, 2dc into first dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 2dc into last dc, turn. 15 sts

Row 5: 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, turn.

Row 6: 1ch, 2dc into first dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 2dc into last dc, turn. 17 sts

Fasten off.

SHAPE 3 FROM CHART

(MAKE 8 IN BLACK, 8 IN WHITE)

Make 2ch.

Row 1: 3dc into 2nd ch from hook, turn.

Row 2: 1ch, 2dc into first dc, 1dc into next dc, 2dc into last dc, turn. 5 sts

Row 3: 1 ch, 2dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 3dc, 2dc into last dc, turn. 7 sts

Row 4: 1ch, 2dc into first dc, 1dc into each of next 5dc, 2dc into last dc, turn. 9 sts

Cont inc as set until you have 17 sts. Fasten off.

Side and base made in one piece.

Make 13ch in white.

Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end, turn. 12 sts

Row 2: 1ch, 1 dc into each dc to the end, then turn.

Repeat row 2 until the work meas 55cm (21 3/4in). Fasten off.

ZIP SIDE PANELS (MAKE 2)

Make 6ch in black.

Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end, turn. 5 sts

Row 2: 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, turn Repeat row 2 until the work measures 50cm (19 3/4in). Fasten off.

TOP STRAP

Make 7ch in black.

Row 1: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each ch to end, turn. 6 sts

Row 2: 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, turn. Repeat row 2 until the work measures 21cm (8 1/4in). Fasten off.

BACK STRAPS (MAKE 2)

Make 17ch in black.

Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end, turn. 16 sts

Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into each dc to end, turn.

Row 3: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into each tr to end, turn.

Rep row 3 until work measures 46cm (18in). Fasten off.

MAKING UP

Sew in all loose ends. Sew the hexagons and side shapes together using the diagram for colour layout and mattress stitch. Make one panel for front and one panel for back. Cut out the shape of the front and back, base and side panels in the lining and stiffening fabric making the lining fabric with a 2cm seam allowance. Sew the two side panels to the zip. Sew the base and side panels to the front and back of bag. Sew the zip panel to front and bag. Sew the ends of the side panels together. Make a lining to fit inside the bag.

This is a bit tricky so take your time to get the shape correct and to cover all sides. Sew the front and back stiffening fabric to the base and side panels and place inside the bag. Make a few stitches to keep the stiffening fabric in place. Place the lining fabric inside the bag and hand sew around all the edges. Cut out a piece of stiffening fabric to fit inside the back straps and sew the treble fabric around it. Attach to the back of the bag, at the centre top and then take one to the left bottom side and one to the right bottom side. Sew the strap to the top of the bag seam, to finish.