Finished Size: Approx. 2 x 2 1/2 inches without fringe Materials: Size 8 pearl cotton # 776 White, larger seed beads (242 for bag, 2 for drawstring, 110 for fringe.) size 10 hook Abbreviations: ch chain bch beaded chain sc single crochet bsc beaded single crochet hdc half double crochet dc double crochet st stitch rnd round sl st slip stitch

Special Stitches:

Beaded Single Crochet (bsc): Draw up bead tight to work, perform single crochet.
Beaded Chain (bch):Draw up bead tight to work, perform chain.

Preparation:
String 242 beads on pearl cotton. (Tip: Instead of trying to keep an exact count, I just make sure I have MORE than enough strung on the thread before beginning. If you run out you will have to cut your thread and work in the ends to add more beads in the middle of your project.)

The Pouch

Rnd 1: Ch 30, slip st into first ch to form ring. Ch 3, work 51 dc into ring, slip st to first dc. (52 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in same st. Sc in next st, #*work bsc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts.* Repeat between * 2 more times. work 3 bsc. # Sc in next five sts. Repeat between # one more time. Sc in 3 remaining sts. Slip stitch to beginning sc. (52 sts, 24 beads) Note: You are working on the back side of work, and beads will attach on the side of the fabric facing away from you.

Rnd 3: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in each stitch around.

Rnds 4-19: Repeat Rnd 2 and 3 eight more times.

Rnd 20: Ch 2, Do NOT turn. Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 21-24: Repeat Rnd 20.

Rnd 25: Ch 4, *skip 1 st, ch 1, dc in next st, * around ending ch 1, slip st into third ch of beginning ch 4.

Rnd 26: Ch 2, hdc in next space, *hdc in next sp, hdc in next space.* Repeat from * around. Sl st into top of first hdc.

Rnd 27: Sl st into next hdc. (Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same hdc, *skip next st, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st* repeat from * around. Sl st into top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 28: Sl st into ch 1 space. (Ch 3, dc, bch, 2 dc) in same space. *2 dc, bch, 2dc) in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * around. Sl st into top of beginning ch 3, finish off.

Bottom edge:

Holding bag sides together with the 5 sc spaces on one side and the seam on the other side, evenly sc the bottom seam together with 21 sts. Finish off.

For Necklace:

Attach thread to inside of Dc row on side of pouch with sc. Ch 3, turn, sc in first sc. * ch 3, turn, sc in previous ch 3 loop, repeat from * until necklace is 26 to 30 inches long. Being careful not to twist the necklace, attach with sc to inside dc row on other side of pouch. Finish off.

For Fringe: Thread beading needle (or 26 or 28 size tapestry needle) with pearl cotton. Attach end to first sc on bottom edge. String 10 beads onto thread. Skip last bead and go back through the first nine beads. Bring needle through sc again. (First beaded fringe made). Slip needle through next sc and into 3rd sc. Make another 10 bead fringe. Continue to make fringe in every other sc for a total of 11 beaded fringe. Tie off and work in ends of thread.