Take two motifs and place them right sides together.
Join Color D with a sl st through the corresponding corner stitches (or Ch-1 spaces) of both motifs.
Ch 1. SC through both loops of the corresponding stitches on both squares all the way across the edge.
Work 3 SC through the corner stitches/spaces.
Fasten off and repeat until you have joined the four side motifs into a strip (end-to-end, forming a loop).
Attaching the Base
Place the 5th motif (the base) flat.
Align one side of the base motif with the bottom edge of one of the side motifs.
Using Color D, SC join these two edges together.
Continue SC joining the base motif to the remaining three side motifs, boxing the bottom of the bag.
Turn the bag right side out.
Strap and Finishing
Edging and Reinforcement
Join Color D with a sl st to any stitch on the top edge of the bag.
Round 1: Ch 1. SC evenly around the entire top edge of the bag, working through the joining seams as normal. Sl st to first SC.
Round 2: Ch 1. SC in each SC around. Sl st to first SC.
Creating the Strap
The strap should be worked flat and then sewn to the bag. Adjust the starting chain length for your desired strap length (approx. 40β50 inches for a shoulder strap).
Packaging
Start: Using Color D, Ch 120 (or desired length).
Row 1: SC in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2β4: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Attaching the Strap
Lay the bag flat and center the strap over the side seams.
Use the long tails and a tapestry needle to firmly sew the ends of the strap to the top edge of the bag, reinforcing the connection with multiple passes.
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Strap and Finishing