1200ruck Rucksack
Summary
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Note 1:
Like all Japanese patterns, stitch counts given here for foundation chains do not include any chain sts needed for
turning posts.
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Note 2:
Entire item worked with 2 strands of yarn held together.
Body of rucksack:
Work foundation chain to begin, then work bottom in sc. Continue to sides/gusset by working sts around
all four sides of the bottom and joining into the round. Work sides/gusset in the round in sc and dc. Continue from side to
flap, but work back and forth in rows instead of in the round. Work edging in the round along mouth of bag and edges of flap.
Insulated pocket:
Work foundation chain to begin, then work side and gusset in sc. Work opening for zipper in gusset
section as indicated in schematics. Refer to schematics for details on how to insert thermal fabric. Seam side and gusset
with sc seam, then sew pocket to rucksack with whipstitch.
Side pocket (make 2):
Work foundation chain to begin, then work in sc according to chart. Sew to rucksack with whipstitch.
Shoulder strap (make 2):
Work foundation chain to begin, then work in sc. With wrong sides facing each other, seam
foundation edge to bind-off edge with whipstitch. Assemble each strap as shown in schematics.
Finishing:
Attach handles to body of bag using webbing (woven strap). Insert the webbing into the shoulder strap so as to
conceal it; secure with whipstitch (see schematics).Thread part B through D-ring, then whipstitch to body of rucksack. Sew
where indicated using blindstitch. Attach part A to flap and body of rucksack where indicated using whipstitch and blindstitch.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain dc = double crochet (US) RS = right side sc = single crochet (US) WS = wrong side
Suggested yarn:
• Pierrot Yarns Ethnic Denim 2 [100% cotton; 118 yds/108m per 1.06 oz./30g skein];
• color #14 rose pink, 10 skeins [295g]
• color #08 navy, 7 skeins [190g]
Tools/Notions:
• 4.0mm (US G) crochet hook or size necessary to achieve gauge
• 1 sheet of thermal fabric (42cm/16.54" by 30cm/11.81")
• 3 D-rings (20mm/0.79")
• 1 swivel ring (20mm/0.79")
• 2 rectangular slides for straps (19mm/0.75")
• 1 cord stop
• 1 m/39.37" of cord to your liking
• webbing for straps (15mm/0.59" wide, 1.5m/59.06" long)
• 1 zipper with ball chain pull (20cm/0.79")
• 2 snap buttons (12mm/0.47")
• sewing thread & needle
Finished measurements:
• depth 43.5cm/17.13"
• width 30cm/11.81"
• gusset depth 10.5cm/4.13"
Gauge (10cm/4" square):
• single crochet (US): 17 sts and 19 rows
Gauge may vary according to individual crochet style. Change hook size if necessary to achieve
gauge. Alternatively, rework pattern with your own gauge measurements.
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