Lotus Ruyi Bag

This bag is divided into two main parts: motifs and assembly.

The handcrafted measurements may have an error of 1 to 2 cm. 
Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: 4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn

Tools：3.00 mm Crochet Hook

Chart Key

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

sl: slip stitch

fpsc: front post single crochet

tr: treble crochet

MR: adjustable magic ring

ch2 sl picot: chain 2, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

dc2-in-1: 2 double crochets into the same stitch

sc3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together

sc3-in-1: 3 single crochets into the same stitch

dc4-popcorn: 4 double crochets popcorn

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

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bean stitch: use crochet hook work a bobble or puff as showed in chart

tr2-in-1: treble crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch

Note: 1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Motifs A​​

There are three kinds of motifs: front piece, back body, and sides.

Step 1 Front Piece A1​ 00' 54'' (Part1) ​

The front piece uses the magic ring method to start. First, crochet in rounds counterclockwise, then work a corner triangle. After completing it, continue crocheting in rounds. Finally, add small petals. During the crocheting process, you need to switch colors. For more details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Note:
① When crocheting the double crochet with a puff, first crochet the puff in the front loop only, then work the double crochet in the corresponding back loop and bring the puff loop together;
② For the curve in round 8, pick up stitches in the corresponding position. Please refer to the video demonstration for specific technique;
③ In round 9, slip stitch into the small horizontal bar on the wrong side of the middle double crochet of the fan pattern in round 6;
④ After completing the second-to-last round, you can measure the fabric's size and compare it with the grid plate size (approximately 23.5cm x 23.5cm). The size should not exceed the grid plate to avoid insufficient space when assembling. If exceeded, you can adjust your tension and re-crochet the last few rounds. If the size is much smaller than the grid plate and still doesn't reach the grid plate size after tightening, trim the grid plate according to the actual situation when sewing it later;
⑤ Leave about 1.3m of yarn tail for sewing.

Step 2 Back Piece A2​ 00' 11'' (Part2) ​

The back piece starts with a magic ring, first crochet in rounds counterclockwise outward, then work a corner triangle, after completing it, continue crocheting in rounds, finally add small petals. Switch colors while crocheting. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Note: 
① The curves of the 5th and 11th rounds need to be crocheted in the corresponding positions, please refer to the video demonstration for specific crochet techniques;
② In the 6th round, slip stitch into the small horizontal bar on the back of the middle 1 dc of the fan pattern from the 3rd round;
③ After completing the second-to-last round, measure the dimensions, which should be identical to the dimensions of the second-to-last round of the front piece;
④ Leave a yarn tail of about 1.3m at the end for sewing.

Step 3 Sides A3​ 34' 41'' (Part2) ​

There are 3 pieces on the sides, all starting with a foundation chain. First, crochet back and forth to create the central motif, then work in rounds to crochet the border. Please refer to the video demonstration for details.

Note: 
1. After completing the second-to-last round of the edging, compare it with the grid board size (approximately 23.5cm x 8cm) and handle it the same way as the front piece.
2. Leave a yarn tail of about 1.2m at the end for sewing together.

Part 2 Assembly B​ 43' 13'' (Part2) ​

The assembly is divided into several parts: cutting of the grid board and lining fabric B1, sewing of the grid board B2, securing of the handles B3, sewing of the lining fabric B4, overall sewing B5, and magnetic clasps B6. Please refer to the video demonstration for details.