Border Collie BackPack

Make an adorable backpack to look like this clever and adorable herding dog. With very simple changes, it can be a shoulder bag!

- For ages toddler to adult. 

- Makes a backpack or a purse. 

- Can be fully lined. 

- Very detailed assembly instructions.

- Diagrams and pictures to help.

- This is an intermediate+ pattern, though any crocheter knowing basic stitches, comfortable with inline color changes, and willing to read and follow written instructions can complete this project no problem.
- Finished size: 9" x 8" x 1.5" (interior measurements)
- Adjustable backpack straps length vary by age.

- 9 page PDF instant download

- American Crochet Terms

-In-line color changes required

- Simple Sewing and Embroidery

- Detailed pattern notes and full assembly instructions

- Surprisingly few ends to sew in!

- All crochet parts! Safe for all ages!

- medium weight yarn and polyfil!

Difficulty Rating: 

Materials:

#4 Medium Weight yarn in: (I used)

- Color A – 120-140 yds. (black)

- Color B – 100 yds. (white)

- Small amounts of black, white, and eye color, nose color, and pale gray (optional)

- G/6 4.00mm crochet hook

- Small amount of stuffing

- Tapestry Needle

- Stitch markers

- Long Straight Pins

- 2inches of hook and loop tape to match (color B)

- Sharp needle, thread, and thimble

(optional)

- Fabric for lining

- Needle and thread and/or sewing machine to assemble lining

- Paper and pencil to create pattern for lining

Stitches Used:

MR – Ch – Sc – Fsc – Sk – Hdc – Sc2tog – BLO/FLO – FO – 

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