| Shenandoah Hobo |
Finished Size:
11” wide x 10” high.
Skill Level:
Experienced.
Materials:
Color A (Main Color):
3 skeins (504 yd) Lion Brand® Microspun or 3/DK yarn
Color B (Contrast Color): 1 skein (168 yd) Lion Brand® Microspun or 3/DK yarn
Color C (Trim): 1 skein (122 yd) Lion Brand® Lion Suede or 5/chunky yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
11” zipper in coordinating color
1/3 yd coordinating fabric for lining
Sewing thread in Color A
Yarn needle
Sewing needle
Special Stitch:
Popcorn - Work 5 dc in indicated stitch, drop loop from hook, insert hook into 1st dc, pick up dropped loop, and
draw through. Popcorn complete.
UPPER LEFT MOTIF
With Color C, ch 6. Sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 12 dc.
Rnd 2. With Color B, join with sl st in any dc. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), dc in same dc as last sl st, *(dc, ch 2,
dc) in next dc; rep from star around. Sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-5. 24 dc.
Rnd 3. Sl st into 1st ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, dc) in same sp, *ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp;
rep from * around. Ch 1, sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. 48 dc.
Rnd 4. Sl st up to 1st ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 4 dc in same sp; petal made. Sc in next ch-1 sp, *5 dc in
next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around. Sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. 12 petals.
Rnd 5. Sl st up to 2nd dc of 1st petal, sc in same dc, ch 6, *sc in 3rd dc of next petal, ch 6; rep from * around. Sl
st into 1st sc. Finish off. 12 sc and 12 ch-6 sp.
Rnd 6. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-6 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same sp, ch 1, 6 dc in next ch-6 sp,
ch 1, (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp; sharp corner made. Ch 1, (6 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-6 sp; soft corner made.
(6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp, (6 dc, ch 1) in next 2 ch-6 sp, (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp; sl st into 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. Finish off. 3 sharp corners and 1 soft corner.
UPPER RIGHT MOTIF
With Color C, ch 5. Sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 12 dc.
Rnd 2. With Color B, join with sl st in any dc. Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-3), popcorn in next dc (see Special Stitch
above), ch 3, *dc in next dc, ch 3, popcorn in next dc, ch 3; rep from * 4 times. Sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. 6
popcorns and 6 dc.
Rnd 3. Sl st up to 1st ch-3 arch, ch 2 (counts as hdc), (dc, tr, dtr, tr, dc, hdc) in same arch; petal made. (Hdc, dc,
tr, dtr, tr, dc, hdc) in each of next 11 arches, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. 12 petals.
Rnd 4. Sl st up to 1st dtr, sc in same dtr, ch 5, *sc in next dtr, ch 5; rep from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. Finish off.
12 sc and 12 ch-5 sp.
Rnd 5. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-5 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same sp, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 1, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp; sharp corner made. Ch 1, (5 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-5 sp; soft corner made.
(5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp, (5 dc, ch 1) in next 2 ch-5 sp, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-6 sp; sl st into 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. Finish off. 3 sharp corners and 1 soft corner.
LOWER LEFT MOTIF
Work as for rnds 1-4 of Upper Right Motif.
Rnd 5. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-5 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (4 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in same sp; sharp corner
made. Ch 1, (5 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-5 sp; soft corner made. (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, (5 sc, ch 1) in
next 5 ch-5 sp; join with sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 2 sharp corners and 2 soft corners.
LOWER RIGHT MOTIF
Work as for rnds 1-5 of Upper Left Motif.
Rnd 6. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-6 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (5 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in same sp; sharp corner
made. Ch 1, (6 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-6 sp; soft corner made. (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, (6 sc, ch 1) in
next 5 ch-6 sp; join with sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 2 sharp corners and 2 soft corners.
CENTER MOTIF
With Color B, ch 6. Sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 1, (sc, ch 6) into ring 12 times, join with sl st to first sc. Finish off.
Rnd 2. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-6 sp. (Ch 3, hdc, ch 3, 2 sc) in same sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in next 2 ch-6
sp, (2 sc, ch 3, hdc, dc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in next 2 ch-6 sp, (dc, hdc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch
1) in next 2 ch-6 sp, (2 sc, ch 3, hdc, dc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in next 2 ch-6 sp, join with sl st into 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
BACK PANEL
With Color A, ch 57.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 18 reps.
Rows 2-32. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Row 33. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, sc in 1st ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp), skip
next sc and dc; rep from * across. Sc in last ch-1 sp. 16 reps.
Row 34. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Rows 35-38. Rep rows 33 & 34 twice. 12 reps.
Rows 39-41. Rep row 33 three times. 8 reps.
Finish off.
SIDE PANEL
With Color A, ch 18.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 5 reps.
Rows 2-110. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from *
across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Finish off.
TOP PANELS – make 2.
With Color A, ch 57.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 18 reps.
Rows 2-4. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Finish off.
STRAP
With Color A, ch 18.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 5 reps.
Rows 2-10. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Row 11. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, sc in 1st ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp), skip
next sc and dc; rep from * across. Sc in last ch-1 sp. 3 reps.
Row 12. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Rows 13-99. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from *
across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Row 100. Ch 1; turn. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 1st sc, skip next dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep
from * across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) at top of turning ch. 5 reps.
Row 101. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across. Sc in last
sc.
Rows 102-110. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from *
across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Finish off.
FINISHING
Arrange motifs as shown in diagram, paying special attention to placement of sharp and soft corners of each
motif. Pin into place. Whipstitch together, easing motifs into shape; stitches will not align exactly.
11” wide x 10” high.
Skill Level:
Experienced.
Materials:
Color A (Main Color):
3 skeins (504 yd) Lion Brand® Microspun or 3/DK yarn
Color B (Contrast Color): 1 skein (168 yd) Lion Brand® Microspun or 3/DK yarn
Color C (Trim): 1 skein (122 yd) Lion Brand® Lion Suede or 5/chunky yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
11” zipper in coordinating color
1/3 yd coordinating fabric for lining
Sewing thread in Color A
Yarn needle
Sewing needle
Special Stitch:
Popcorn - Work 5 dc in indicated stitch, drop loop from hook, insert hook into 1st dc, pick up dropped loop, and
draw through. Popcorn complete.
UPPER LEFT MOTIF
With Color C, ch 6. Sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 12 dc.
Rnd 2. With Color B, join with sl st in any dc. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), dc in same dc as last sl st, *(dc, ch 2,
dc) in next dc; rep from star around. Sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-5. 24 dc.
Rnd 3. Sl st into 1st ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, dc) in same sp, *ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp;
rep from * around. Ch 1, sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. 48 dc.
Rnd 4. Sl st up to 1st ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 4 dc in same sp; petal made. Sc in next ch-1 sp, *5 dc in
next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around. Sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. 12 petals.
Rnd 5. Sl st up to 2nd dc of 1st petal, sc in same dc, ch 6, *sc in 3rd dc of next petal, ch 6; rep from * around. Sl
st into 1st sc. Finish off. 12 sc and 12 ch-6 sp.
Rnd 6. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-6 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same sp, ch 1, 6 dc in next ch-6 sp,
ch 1, (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp; sharp corner made. Ch 1, (6 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-6 sp; soft corner made.
(6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp, (6 dc, ch 1) in next 2 ch-6 sp, (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp; sl st into 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. Finish off. 3 sharp corners and 1 soft corner.
UPPER RIGHT MOTIF
With Color C, ch 5. Sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 12 dc.
Rnd 2. With Color B, join with sl st in any dc. Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-3), popcorn in next dc (see Special Stitch
above), ch 3, *dc in next dc, ch 3, popcorn in next dc, ch 3; rep from * 4 times. Sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. 6
popcorns and 6 dc.
Rnd 3. Sl st up to 1st ch-3 arch, ch 2 (counts as hdc), (dc, tr, dtr, tr, dc, hdc) in same arch; petal made. (Hdc, dc,
tr, dtr, tr, dc, hdc) in each of next 11 arches, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. 12 petals.
Rnd 4. Sl st up to 1st dtr, sc in same dtr, ch 5, *sc in next dtr, ch 5; rep from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. Finish off.
12 sc and 12 ch-5 sp.
Rnd 5. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-5 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same sp, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 1, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp; sharp corner made. Ch 1, (5 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-5 sp; soft corner made.
(5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp, (5 dc, ch 1) in next 2 ch-5 sp, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-6 sp; sl st into 3rd ch of
beg ch-3. Finish off. 3 sharp corners and 1 soft corner.
LOWER LEFT MOTIF
Work as for rnds 1-4 of Upper Right Motif.
Rnd 5. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-5 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (4 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in same sp; sharp corner
made. Ch 1, (5 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-5 sp; soft corner made. (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, (5 sc, ch 1) in
next 5 ch-5 sp; join with sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 2 sharp corners and 2 soft corners.
LOWER RIGHT MOTIF
Work as for rnds 1-5 of Upper Left Motif.
Rnd 6. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-6 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (5 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in same sp; sharp corner
made. Ch 1, (6 sc, ch 1) in next 5 ch-6 sp; soft corner made. (6 dc, ch 3, 6 dc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, (6 sc, ch 1) in
next 5 ch-6 sp; join with sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. 2 sharp corners and 2 soft corners.
CENTER MOTIF
With Color B, ch 6. Sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 1, (sc, ch 6) into ring 12 times, join with sl st to first sc. Finish off.
Rnd 2. With Color A, join with sl st in any ch-6 sp. (Ch 3, hdc, ch 3, 2 sc) in same sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in next 2 ch-6
sp, (2 sc, ch 3, hdc, dc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in next 2 ch-6 sp, (dc, hdc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch
1) in next 2 ch-6 sp, (2 sc, ch 3, hdc, dc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, dc in next 2 ch-6 sp, join with sl st into 3rd ch of beg
ch-3.
BACK PANEL
With Color A, ch 57.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 18 reps.
Rows 2-32. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Row 33. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, sc in 1st ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp), skip
next sc and dc; rep from * across. Sc in last ch-1 sp. 16 reps.
Row 34. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Rows 35-38. Rep rows 33 & 34 twice. 12 reps.
Rows 39-41. Rep row 33 three times. 8 reps.
Finish off.
SIDE PANEL
With Color A, ch 18.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 5 reps.
Rows 2-110. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from *
across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Finish off.
TOP PANELS – make 2.
With Color A, ch 57.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 18 reps.
Rows 2-4. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Finish off.
STRAP
With Color A, ch 18.
Row 1. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * across. Sc in
last ch. 5 reps.
Rows 2-10. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Row 11. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, sc in 1st ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp), skip
next sc and dc; rep from * across. Sc in last ch-1 sp. 3 reps.
Row 12. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across.
(Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Rows 13-99. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from *
across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Row 100. Ch 1; turn. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in 1st sc, skip next dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep
from * across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) at top of turning ch. 5 reps.
Row 101. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from * across. Sc in last
sc.
Rows 102-110. Ch 1; turn. Skip 1st sc and dc, *(sc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc and dc; rep from *
across. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in last ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc at top of turning ch.
Finish off.
FINISHING
Arrange motifs as shown in diagram, paying special attention to placement of sharp and soft corners of each
motif. Pin into place. Whipstitch together, easing motifs into shape; stitches will not align exactly.
EDGING
With Color A, sc evenly around front and back panels, side panel, top panels, and strap.
LINING
Lie front and back panels and side panel flat on fabric to be used for lining. Use these pieces as templates and
cut fabric around the pieces, leaving a ¼-inch seam allowance. Pin front and back lining panels to side lining
panel (side panel wraps around bottom of front and back panels). Sew together along sides and bottom, leaving
top open.
ASSEMBLY
Sew one of each top panel to either side of the zipper as per instructions that came with the zipper.
With Color C, sc back panel to side panel, then front panel to side panel, easing panels into place (side panel
wraps around bottom of front and back panels). Stitches will not align exactly. Leave top un-worked. With top
panels zipped closed, sc top into place. Whipstitch strap to tops of side panels.
With Color C, sc evenly across both un-sewn edges of strap.
Unzip top of purse and hand-sew lining into place.
Abbreviations:
beg beginning
ch chain
dc double crochet
DK double-knit
dtr double-treble crochet
hdc half-double crochet
mm millimeter
rep repeat
reps repetitions
rnd round
rnds rounds
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
sp space
tr treble crochet
yd yards
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Machine-wash warm water, gentle cycle. Gently squeeze; air dry flat. Do not bleach or iron.
©CrochetKitten.com 2007. All rights reserved.
With Color A, sc evenly around front and back panels, side panel, top panels, and strap.
LINING
Lie front and back panels and side panel flat on fabric to be used for lining. Use these pieces as templates and
cut fabric around the pieces, leaving a ¼-inch seam allowance. Pin front and back lining panels to side lining
panel (side panel wraps around bottom of front and back panels). Sew together along sides and bottom, leaving
top open.
ASSEMBLY
Sew one of each top panel to either side of the zipper as per instructions that came with the zipper.
With Color C, sc back panel to side panel, then front panel to side panel, easing panels into place (side panel
wraps around bottom of front and back panels). Stitches will not align exactly. Leave top un-worked. With top
panels zipped closed, sc top into place. Whipstitch strap to tops of side panels.
With Color C, sc evenly across both un-sewn edges of strap.
Unzip top of purse and hand-sew lining into place.
Abbreviations:
beg beginning
ch chain
dc double crochet
DK double-knit
dtr double-treble crochet
hdc half-double crochet
mm millimeter
rep repeat
reps repetitions
rnd round
rnds rounds
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
sp space
tr treble crochet
yd yards
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Machine-wash warm water, gentle cycle. Gently squeeze; air dry flat. Do not bleach or iron.
©CrochetKitten.com 2007. All rights reserved.