Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton, Medium Weight #4 yarn (100% Mercerized Cotton; 186 yds / 170 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g skein): Lilac, 2.5 skeins.

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Materials: 

• US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: 

• 10 Sc rows = 2”, 12.5 Sc Sts = 3”
• 7 Half Shells = 7”, 10 Half Shell rows = 4.6”

Size: 

• Bottom: 11.5" wide x 2.5" tall
• Backpack: 26” around (13” flat) x 14” tall
• Straps: 45 (50, 55, 60, 65)” long

Specialty Stitches & Techniques

• Half Shell = (Sc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) into same space
• BLO = Back Loops Only

Stitch Key: 

• Ch(s) = chain(s) 
• Sc = single crochet 
• Dc = double crochet 
• Sl St = slip stitch
• St(s) = stitch(es) 

Notes:

• Backpack is worked in three parts: Bottom (rows), Bag (joined rounds), Drawstring (rows).
• Bag rounds are worked by turning after each join.
• Drawstring is customized in length, based on personal measurements (see pattern instructions).
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