How to Make Stylish Crochet Dice Bags

Materials Needed:

• 100% acrylic yarn
• Crochet hook (use a smaller size than the yarn recommends for a denser fabric)

Pattern Instructions:

Magic Ring:

Start with a magic ring.

Chain 3.

Crochet 12 double crochets into the magic ring.

Slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3 to close the round.

Pull the magic ring tight and weave in the end.

Round 1:

Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).

Crochet 2 double crochets into each stitch around (24 stitches total).

Slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3 to close the round.

Round 2:

Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).

2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch - repeat around (36 stitches total).

Slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3 to close the round.

Round 3:

Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).

1 double crochet in each stitch around (no increases).

Slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3 to close the round.

Dragon Scale Pattern Rounds:

Preparation Round for Dragon Scales:

Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).

Crochet 1 double crochet into the same stitch.

Chain 1, skip 2 stitches from the previous row, double crochet into the next stitch, chain 1, skip 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch - repeat around.

Slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3 to close the round.

Dragon Scale Round:

Yarn over and make 5 double crochets around the post of the first double crochet of the 2 double crochets from the previous round.

Chain 3.

Move to the next double crochet post (of the 2 double crochets), and make 5 double crochets around it.

Skip the single double crochet and slip stitch into the top of the single double crochet.

Repeat to create scales all around.

Slip stitch in the single crochet of the next double post to lock the scales.

Repeat Dragon Scale Rounds:

Chain 3.

Double crochet in the middle of the scale, chain 1, 2 double crochet on top of the previous row double crochet - repeat around.

Slip stitch into the top chain 3 to close the round.

Repeat the Dragon Scale Round steps as needed to achieve desired height.

Finishing:

After reaching the desired height, finish with 3 rounds of single crochet.

Then add a round of slip stitches to give a nice finished edge.

Making the Drawstring:

Crochet a chain long enough to go around the top of the bag.

Weave the chain through the top round of the single crochets.

Tie the ends to create a drawstring.

Additional Tips:

To ensure the scales align perfectly, each new layer of dragon scales should be offset to sit between the scales of the previous layer.