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To begin the fiat section: Tum, ch 2, and work 4 hdc in the next 4 sts, tum. Work 2 morę rows of hdc, cut yarn to about 6" and puli through last Ip.

Use tails of yarn to sew handles to bag on the second-to-the-last rnd of the bag, centered over the inc sections on either side of the center front and back of the bag.

felting

Baste the opening of the bag closed with cotton cord. Felt in the washer, checking occasionally to see if the bag is completely felted. When the bag is felted to the desired texture, remove the basting cord, adjust to the finished shape, and let dry in a warm, dry place.