I designed the Ocean Mini-backpack for Casasol Challenge. Even though I did not win, I want to share the pattern of the crochet backpack with you.

It is very easy and also has a video explaining to you how to make an invisible color change. 

I was born on an island and lived there for many years. As a result, I was always surrounded by water, which inspired me, that is why it is called “Ocean”.

If you make it you can share it with the hashtag #oceanbackpack and tag me as @crochetinspanish so that I can see it.

If you want to get the PDF, you can get it HERE

Materials:

• Flamé Linen 6 Ply 200grs: 1 Skein Col. Marino (Navy Blue), 1 Skein Col. Bronce ( Bronze)
• Crochet hook: size 7(U.S.)/ ( 4.5mm)( or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 2 Leather Straps with Swivel Clips
• 4 D Rings
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH: chain stitch             

BEG: beginning

SC: single crochet   

Rep: repeat

SL ST: slip stitch

ST: stitch

LP: loop

Gauge

Using the crochet size 7 (U.S) / 4.5 mm hook in stitch, 13 ST x 15 rows = 4x4”

Check your gauge: Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notes:

• The backpack is crocheted in the round and in one piece.
• This video explains how to make the color change for perfect stripes. Use this method of joining in the whole project: HOW TO MAKE COLOR CHANGE

Finished Measurements:

13.8 in x 11.22 in

Pattern:

Base

With Bronze Color CH 15

Row 1: 1 SL ST in 2nd CH from hook. 12 SC. (5 SC). Working in unused LP on the opposite side of foundation CH. 13 SC. (5 SC). Join with 1 SL ST in beg SC. (36 SC)

Row 2: Ch 1 (doesn't count as 1st ST). Work 1 SC in 1st SC. 13 SC. (3 SC). 1 SC. (3 SC). 1 SC. (3 SC). 15 SC. (3 SC). 1 SC. (3 SC). 1 SC. Join with SL ST in beg SC. (44 SC)

Row 3: Ch 1. 15 SC. (3 SC). 3 SC. (3 SC). 17 SC. (3 SC). 3 SC. (3 SC). 2 SC. Join with SL ST in beg SC. (52 SC)

Row 4: Ch 1. 16 SC. (3 SC). 5 SC. (3 SC). 19 SC. (3 SC). 5 SC. (3 SC). 3 SC. Join with SL ST in beg SC. (60 SC)

Row 5: Ch 1. 17 SC. (3 SC). 7 SC. (3 SC). 21 SC. (3 SC). 7 SC. (3 SC). 4 SC. Join with 1 SL ST in beg SC. (68 SC)

Row 6: Ch 1. 18 SC. (3 SC). 9 SC. (3 SC). 23 SC. (3 SC). 9 SC. (3 SC). 5 SC. Join with SL ST in beg SC . (76 SC)

Body ( continue working with bronze color)

Row 7: Ch 1. Working in back LP, SC in each ST around. Join (watch video in notes to see how to join). (76 SC)

Row 8: SC in each ST around. Join as before (Rep Row 8 until Row 57, just changing colors.). (76 SC)

Row 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16: Work in Navy Blue. (76 SC)

Row 17, 18, 19: Work in Bronze. (76 SC)

Row 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25: Work in Navy Blue. (76 SC)

Row 26, 27: Work in Bronze. (76 SC)

Row 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Work in Navy Blue. (76 SC)

Row 33, 34: Work in Bronze. (76 SC)

Row 35, 36, 37, 38: Work in Navy Blue. (76 SC)

Row 39: Work in Bronze. (76 SC)

Row 40, 41, 42, 43: Work in Navy Blue. (76 SC)

Row 44 to Row 57: Work in Bronze. (76 SC)

Row 58: Work 13 SL ST. CH 10. SL ST in next ST. SL ST in each ST around. Join with 1 SL STT in beg SL ST. (76 SC)

Fasten off.

Making up:

• Wave in yarn ends
  • Sew the button with a thread of bronze yarn in the front of the backpack.
  • Put the D Rings in the back of the backpack. In the top leave 1.57” from the border, and in the bottom put them next to the border. Then you put the straps with swivel clips.
  • Put lining to the backpack if you want to, I recommend it.