Super Summer Celebration!

I have a JAM PACKED blog post for you all today!!

1. A FREE pattern (with video tutorial!)​
2. A New Release summer tank pattern!​
3. A Super Fantastic GIVEAWAY with lots of fabulous prizes & ways to enter!!!

Let's start off with the FREE pattern!! Introducing the.....

Starlet Market Bag

Starlet Market Bag by Glamour4You

Starlet Market Bag by Glamour4You

Starlet Market Bag by Glamour4You

Starlet Market Bag by Glamour4You

Kountry Girl Kreations

Julia Fae Crochet

Comfy Cabana

Yarntastic Creations by Natasha

Lizzy Beth Bows

Custom Crochet by Anna

Mimi's Crochet Corner

Fozybear's Cottage Crochet

Materials
*Worsted Weight Cotton yarn #4
 - I used 2 skeins of Hobby Lobby I Love this Cotton yarn - 5oz/180yds per skein.
​*5mm Hook

Gauge
*4 Knot sts = 1 inch
*3 rows of Knot sts = 1 inch
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​Special Stitches
Knot Stitch - Yo, insert hook in st, yo & pull up a loop, continue to pull that loop through the 1st loop on hook, yo & pull through 2 loops on hook.
Beg Split Tr2tog - Ch 3, sk next 3 Knot sts, tr in next Knot st.
Split Tr2tog - Yo 2x, insert hook in same Knot st as last leg of previous Split Tr2tog, yo & pull up a loop, work tr until last pull through, sk next 3 Knot sts, yo 2x, insert hook in next Knot st, yo & pull up a loop, work tr until last pull through, yo & pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Beg Vst - Ch 6 (counts as tr + ch 3), tr in st indicated.
Vst - (tr, ch 3, tr) in st indicated.
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Base
The market bag is worked from the bottom up in rounds.
 
Ch 43 (or any multiples of 4 +3 to change the width)
Rnd 1) 2 Knot sts in 2nd ch from hook, Knot st in next 40 chs, 4 Knot sts in last ch, rotate to work in remaining free loops from beg ch, Knot st in next 40 chs, 2 Knot sts in last ch, join with a sl st to 1st Knot st. {88 Knot sts}
Rnd 2-12) Ch 1, Knot st in same st as join, Knot st in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st Knot st. {88 Knot sts}
Do not Fasten Off - Continue to Body.

Body
Continue working in the round for the length of the Body of the market bag.

Rnd 13) Beg Split Tr2tog, ch 3, *Split Tr2tog, ch 3, repeat from * around to end, join with a sl st to top of 1st Beg Split Tr2tog. {22 Split Tr2tog/ch-3 loops}
Rnd 14) Sl st in middle of same Beg Split Tr2tog as join, Beg Vst in same sp, work Vst in middle of each Split Tr2tog around, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of 1st Beg Vst. {22 Vsts}
Rnd 15) Ch 1, *3 Knot sts in next ch-3 loop, Knot st between next 2 Vsts, repeat from * around to end, join with a sl st to 1st Knot st. {88 Knot sts}
Rnd 16) Ch 1, Knot st in each Knot st around to end, join with a sl st to 1st Knot st. {88 Knot sts}
Rnd 17-28) Repeat Rnds 13-16, 3 more times.
Rnd 29-32) Repeat Rnd16, 4 more times.
Fasten Off.

Strap
The Strap is worked in rows.
Flatten the market bag & find the stitch on the very edge of the last rnd worked. Count 10 sts to the right of the center of the edge & join yarn in that stitch.
 
Row 1) Ch 1, Knot st in same st as join, Knot st in next 19 sts, Turn. {20 Knot sts}
Row 2) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {18 sc}
Row 3) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {18 Knot sts}
Row 4) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {16 sc}
Row 5) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {16 Knot sts}
Row 6) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {14 sc}
Row 7) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {14 Knot sts}
Row 8) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {12 sc}

Row 9) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {12 Knot sts}
Row 10) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {10 sc}
Row 11) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {10 Knot sts}
Row 12) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {8 sc}
Row 13) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {8 Knot sts}
Row 14) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, Turn. {6 sc}
Row 15) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {6 Knot sts}
Row 16) Ch 1, sc in each Knot st across, Turn. {6 sc}
Row 17) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {6 Knot sts}
Row 18-65) Repeat Rows 16 & 17, 24 more times.

• You can adjust the length of the Strap by repeating Rows 16 & 17 more or less times.

Row 66) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {8 sc}
Row 67) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {8 Knot sts}
Row 68) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {10 sc}
Row 69) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {10 Knot sts}
Row 70) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {12 sc}
Row 71) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {12 Knot sts}
Row 72) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {14 sc}
Row 73) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {14 Knot sts}
Row 74) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {16 sc}
Row 75) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {16 Knot sts}
Row 76) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {18 sc}
Row 77) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across, Turn. {18 Knot sts}
Row 78) Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st Knot st, sc across to last Knot st, 2 sc in last Knot st, Turn. {20 sc}
Row 79) Ch 1, Knot st in each sc across to end. {20 Knot sts}
Fasten Off leaving a long tail for sewing Strap to Body.
Place end of Strap on opposite side of Body, centering the middle of the Strap with the edge of the bag. Using long tail, match sts & whipstitch Strap to Body of bag.
Fasten Off & Weave in Ends.
 
Finishing
Attach yarn in any stitch on Body, Knot st evenly in remaining sts on Body & all edge sts on Strap, join with a sl st to 1st Knot st, continue to sl st in each Knot st around to help reinforce the strength of the Strap to keep it from stretching out.
Fasten Off & Repeat on other side of bag.
Fasten Off & Weave in Ends.
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Next, I would like to introduce my brand new pattern release:

Intercepting Tank

Intercepting Tank by Glamour4You

Intercepting Tank by Glamour4You

Tested by Mimi's Crochet Corner

Tested by Krystin's Kreations

Tested by Fozybear's Cottage Crochet

Tested by Gigi's Igloo Crochet

The Intercepting Tank features many combinations of color work - Vertical Striping, Horizontal Short Rows, & Diagonal Striping. Also features a Scoop Neckline & Racer-back Straps. The tank is loose & airy; can be worn over a bandeau bra or a light tank for more coverage!
The Intercepting Tank comes in 7 amazing sizes, to fit all wide rage of women :XSmall - 33.5”, Small - 35”, Medium - 37”, Large - 38.5”, XLarge - 40”, 2X - 41.5”, 3X - 43”.


You can purchase the Intercepting Tank in
my Ravelry Shop or my Website Store!

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****GIVEAWAY CLOSED - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Winners will be email by Designer & have 48hrs to reply to accept prize!
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GRAND PRIZE
Winner: Emma Poeling
​($60 value)
1 Winner will receive:
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* 1 Autographed copy of Simply Crochet Mag Issue #45
featuring my Trinity Tunic Design! ($12.99 value)

* 1 Glamour4You Travel Mug ($21.99 value)
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* 5 patterns of choice from Glamour4You ($25 value)

5 patterns of choice from Glamour4You

Simply Crochet Mag Issue #45

Glamour4You Travel Mug

I will autograph your copy!!

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Runner Up Prize
Winner: Lisa Hudson
($48 value)
1 Winner will receive:
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* 1 Hook Fast Die Warm Glamour4You Tshirt ($23 value)
* 5 patterns of choice from Glamour4You ($25 value)

Hook Fast Die Warm Glamour4You Tshirt

5 patterns of choice from Glamour4You

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Bonus Prizes!!
1 winner will be chosen for each of these prizes:

Winner: 
​Carole Jones

2 patterns from Two Brothers Blankets

Winner:
​Jamie Wells

2 patterns from Confy Cabana

Winner:
​Jeanette Briance

$20 store credit from Lizzy Beth Bows

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Winner: 
​Jen Johnson

$15 store credit from Murmee's Which Craft

Winner: 
Lindell Smith​

2 patterns from Spider Mambo

Winner: 
​Dianne Tunby

2 patterns from The Blue Star Boutique

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Winner: 
​Laura Fuller

2 patterns from Hatched with Love

Winner: 
Angela Silvester​

2 patterns from JourJeana Designs

Winner: 
​Emily Skokna

2 patterns from Crafting Friends Designs

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Winner: 
​Jennifer Chase

2 patterns from Trifles N Treasures

Winner: 
Lee Smith​

1 pattern from Fozybear's Cottage Crochet

Winner: 
Cindy VanMeter​

1 skein handspun yarn by Yarntastic Creations by Natasha

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Winner: 
​Beverly Cutsinger

Pattern in picture from Bumblemonkey

Winner: 
​Cindy Powell

3 patterns from Fairy Dust Creationz

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