Gauge: 5 sc per 1" approx.

Top part:

Row 1: Ch 31, hdc in 3rd ch from hook.  Hdc in each st across, ch 2 and turn.

Row 2: Hdc in each st across. Back Loops Only

Row 3-9: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.

Set aside top.

Bottom: work in round

Round 1: Ch 70, sl st tog to form a ring.  Be careful not to twist.

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Back Loops Only. Sl st tog.

Round 3: Ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2dc all in same st.  *Skip 3 sts, 2dc-ch3-2dc in next st.  Repeat from * around. End with skip 4 sts, sl st to 1st dc.

Round 4: *Sl st over to ch 3 sp, 2dc-ch3-2dc in that sp.  Repeat from * around. Sl st tog.

Round 5-11: Repeat Round 4.

Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around.  Fasten off.

Sew the top to the bottom inside out.  Then do 5dc shell around the top.

Straps: Make 2:

Ch 43, sl st in 2nd st from the hook. Sl st in each st down to original ch 1.  Fasten off.  Leave small tail to sew strap to top.

© May 10, 2007 Christina Budd

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