This Backpack is worked in the round from the bottom up. The Base is worked in continuous rounds. Place a marker on the first stitch of the round and move up each round. The colorwork portion of the Body is worked in joined, turned rounds, and finishes at the top with continuous rounds again. When switching to the next color, work the final pull-through of the last stitch with the new color.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Height: 13”
Circumference: 24”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Raffia™ (100% Cellulose Rayon; 3.5oz/100g, 131yds/120m)
• MC: 2166-14 Cacao – 2 balls
• CC1: 2166-07 Chambray – 1 ball
• CC2: 2166-10 Olive Green – 1 ball
• CC2: 2166-08 Dark Denim – 1 ball
Hook: US Size H-8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, removable marker, 5” piece of cardboard

GAUGE
10 sc x 10 rnds = 4”
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Single crochet, half double crochet, and spike stitches.
• Changing colors.
• Working in the round.
• Increasing.
• Making and attaching tassels.