Girl's Backpack Part 2

The end of this project has arrived. For those who have followed it from the beginning, you may be saying "Whoa! What?!"  Not to worry!  I will explain more right here and right now.  First a caveat: I completely forgot to take pictures of the other pieces separately.  That usually happens when I get in the "zone."  So, I will do my best to explain.  Last time we talked about the front and the back, done!  If you are following along with the patter in discusses the gusset next.  If this is your first project, this could be the tricky part.  I mean that with all sincerity.  The gusset is created by 100+ rows of five single crochets.  I did not just speak a foreign language, that is really what the stitch is called.  The reason this part could be so challenging is because this piece does need to be straight.  It's function will be to act as the sides of the backpack. 

Next the pattern has you make two straps.  These are similar to the gusset, but narrow and shorter.  They also need to be straight.  You can do it! Keep working on it. 

Finally the assembly.  This consisted of crocheting the back to the gusset and the front to the gusset.  Attaching the straps with D-rings at the bottom and whip stitches at the top. Then came the details: adding the button, fringe and french knots.  When you see the finished product below, you will notice the stitches on the front are not french knots.  Embroidery is not my strong suite, so I used Xs.  Really creative - I know.  You will also note my finished version does not have fringe along the bottom.  I was not a huge fan of it, so I did not put it on.  That is the beauty of the pattern, any pattern.  You can use it more like a guideline (name that movie!).

Back

Front Detail

A suggestion when purchasing the D-Rings.  Buy the ones you think are too big.  It will be easier!

Tada! The finished product.

Again, congratulations to Tawna! She was our contest winner and this was her pattern idea.  Watch for That Yarn Girl turns 1!  There will be another contest, so stay tuned.