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Simply August Boho Bag CAL.. Week 2 Instructions!!!

Simply August Boho Bag CAL.. Week 2 Instructions!!!

Simply August Boho Bag CAL.. Week 2 Instructions!!!

 


Here we are… Week 2, Your bottom of your bag is complete and you have started the sides in week 1… Are you ready to complete the bag this week?? Next week we move to the handles, and blocking the bag to finish it off… Wow.. This is going fast!!!

If you missed out on joining us in the beginning of the CAL,, Still plenty of time to catch up!!!  All the weeks are provided in the Crochet with Me CAL tab at the top of the page…

Also.. don’t forget the fantastic Grand Prize provided by Red Heart Yarns…

All the participants who finish their project by September 9th at 11:59pm PST and send me a photograph of the finished project along with permission to use the photo to [email protected]You will be entered into the Grand Prize Giveaway sponsored by Red Heart Yarns!!!   This is a $50 prize package of lovely yarns…

*Giveaway open to US resident only

4 Skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn
3 Skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Yarn


Lets get started with Week 2!!

Rounds 11- 20 … You will repeat rows 9 & 10

Round 21:  Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in the next 9 stitches, *sc in the next 5 sts, hdc in next st*, repeat * to * 4 more times, hdc in next 8 sts, repeat * to * 4 more times, join with sl st to the beginning sc. = 50 sc & 26 hdc

Round 22:  ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 76 sc

Round 23:  Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in the  next 31 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in the last 24 sts, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 72 sc

Round 24:  Ch 1, sc in 1st 8 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 34 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 26 sts, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 70 sc

Round 25:  Ch 1, Reverse sc around in each st. Join with a sl st to the beginning. = 70 reverse sc’s.

Here is a Facebook Live Video of my demonstration of the Reverse Single Crochet!!! Click Here…

Finish off and weave in ends.

That is it!!! You have completed week 2.. Easy and quick..

** Now, if you don’t know how to do a Reverse Single Crochet… Join me Monday Evening Live in our Beatrice Ryan CAL Facebook Group at 6pm PST to see me demonstrate this stitch!!!**

Join me next week for the fun handles, blocking and putting the bag together!!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


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Sunshine and Shells Summer Hat Crochet-A-Long!!!  Starting June 1st!!

Sunshine and Shells Summer Hat Crochet-A-Long!!! Starting June 1st!!

 

Sunshine and Shells Summer Hat CAL… Join the fun!!

 

Starting Wednesday June 1st, Join me for a fun 3 week

Crochet-A-Long…

Summer 2016 CAL

Week 1 ~ Wednesday June 1st – Pattern Preview, Materials List and Gauge Swatch!
Week 2 ~Wednesday June 8th – Top and Crown of Hat!
Week 3 ~ Wednesday June 15th – Brim and Shaping!

Each Tuesday Evening I will chat live on Facebook about the next days assignment… During the broadcast, you can ask questions and post your progress pictures in the post!!  I can’t wait for you to join me and we can all be wearing Beatrice Ryan Designs ~ Sunshine and Shells Summer Hat by the first day of Summer on June 20th!!
Join me tonight at 6pm PST for my Live Facebook Broadcast!!
I can’t wait to have some fun with you!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


 

Crochet with Me!! 2016 Fan Showcase and Giveaway Winner!!

Crochet with Me!! 2016 Fan Showcase and Giveaway Winner!!

Crochet with Me!! 2016 Winter Crochet-A-Long Fan Showcase and JoAnn’s Giftcard Giveaway Winner!!!


 

This year’s CAL has been a blast…. So many great afghans made… Tons of yarn flying off of our hooks!!  I am so proud to have designed a project that has been loved and will be in so many homes!!   I thank everyone who participated in this years project for following along!!

I love that I can feature all of these fan pictures and hope that if you are still in progress you will email me your picture to add to the showcase!!

Please enjoy all of the photos and take a few minutes to look at all of the different color combinations and leave a comment…

The Giveaway Winner has done a fantastic job with their project and the announcement for the $50 JoAnn’s Giftcard Winner is at the bottom of the post!!


 

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Melissa C.                                              Karen K.

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Becky C.                                                             Vicky R.

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Melissa C.                                                     Vicki P.

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Kay C.                                                              Barbara C. S.

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Linda L.                                                          Coleen S.

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Doreen F.                                 Linda R.

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Rebekah R.                                                    Jolene K.

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Barbara Z.                              Dianne B.

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Laura Y.                                                          Sandra S.

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Evelyn F.                                                       Sandy S.

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Sherry S.                                                  Sonja N.

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Kelly H.                                      Julie G.

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Roxanne F.                                                       Kathy M.

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Dana D.                                                               Nancy F.

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Therese B.                                                       Theresa V.

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Steph E.                                  Chantelle D.

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Linda W.                                                      Irma H.

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Melissa B.                                                        Yvonne R.

 

Aren’t these all GREAT!!   I know I have seen many more posted around Facebook… So if you would like yours added please email them to [email protected]!!


 

Now… On to the winner of the 2016 Crochet with Me!! Winter CAL…..

Congratulations To Linda L.!!!!!

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You have won the $50 JoAnn’s Gift Card!!!!

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Here is a sneak peek of the Free Pattern Release for tomorrow!!  Stay tuned!!

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Happy Crocheting!!

Elena