Sassy Summer Bag/Skirt!

This is a multipurpose Pattern which I love the most!

This was one of my first patterns !

I was trying to do something else and it turned out to be something else :P

But anyways You enjoy the pattern!

ABBREVIATIONS

Approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain.
Dc = Double crochet.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Pat = Pattern.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Yoh = Yarn over hook.

Method:

With larger hook and MC, ch 84. Join in ring with sl st to fi rst ch, taking care not to twist chain.

1st rnd: (Base rnd). Ch 3. 1 dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 84 dc.

2nd rnd: (Scales rnd). Ch 1. Work 5 dc down post of fi rst dc of previous rnd. Ch 1. Work 5 dc up post of 2nd dc of previous rnd – beg scale st made. Miss next 5 dc. *Work 5 dc down post of next dc of previous rnd. Ch 1. Work 5 dc up post of next dc of previous rnd – scale st made. Miss next 5 dc. Rep from * 11 times more. Join with sl st to ch 1

3rd rnd: (Base rnd). Sl st to 3rd dc of next missed 5-dc group of previous rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc between 2 dc of scale st. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc.** 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * 11 times more; then rep from * to ** once more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
  

4th rnd: (Scales rnd). Ch 1. Beg scale st. Miss next 5 dc. *Scale st. Miss next 5 dc. Rep from * 11 times more. Join with sl st to ch 1.
  

Round 4- 8:Rep 3rd and 4th rnds for pat until work from beg until you have four rounds of scales.

round 9: Now with a contrasting colour , chain 3 and dc all around.

Round 10-13 :Repeat round 9

14th rnd: (Base rnd). Ch 3. 1 dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 84 dc.

15th round: (Scales rnd). Ch 1. Work 5 dc down post of fi rst dc of previous rnd. Ch 1. Work 5 dc up post of 2nd dc of previous rnd – beg scale st made. Miss next 5 dc. *Work 5 dc down post of next dc of previous rnd. Ch 1. Work 5 dc up post of next dc of previous rnd – scale st made. Miss next 5 dc. Rep from * 11 times more. Join with sl st to ch 1.

• 16th Round: Repeat round 14 and 15 to form one more row of scales.

Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc of last base rnd. Join with sl st to fi rst sc. 84 sc. Fasten off .

Bag Edging:

With smaller hook, join contrasting colour with sl st to any sc.
  

1st rnd: Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. Miss next 2 sc. *3 sc in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
  

2nd rnd: Sl st in next sc. Ch 1. *3 sc in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
 

Rep last rnd until edging measures 2" [5 cm]. Fasten off .

FINISHING

1. Join bottom edge: With larger hook, join MC with sl st at bottom edge. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 row of sl st across bottom edge to join. Fasten off.
2. Weave ribbons through the dc stitches.

Note:

1. The flower is here :http://mecraftteen.blogspot.com/2013/05/cute-and-vintage-roses.html
2. The handles I made are with beads and sewing a piece of cloth to keep them sturdy.
3. To use it as a skirt Do not sew the handles and the bottom.

So how was the pattern?

would you like to use it as a skirt or a  bag?

Update: I have been receiving many questions and queries regarding the size ,length,and adjustmentsabout this pattern lately. I wanted to let you all know that I was thinking of making a video tutorial so that you guys can understand it better. Please let me know if you want me to do it. Eagerly waiting for your response!