Poster: Jareka
June 8, 2016

Where did you buy the yarn? Everywhere I look is out of stock.

Poster: Elaine Phillips
June 28, 2016

Try ebay or etsy. It is also sold under the name Aade Long

Poster: Sideary
March 14, 2016

Do you have a video of how to do the round flap

Poster: Brittany Smith
December 7, 2015

HI, do you need a lining for this? I'm new to linings that's what I ask.

Poster: HSR
September 5, 2015

I am having trouble with round flap. I can't get scales to point out. Please explain how. Thank you.

Poster: Rebecca
December 6, 2015

To get the scales to point out on the flap you have to alter the way you crochet from the body of the bag. After chaining two, allign the chains with the right side of a dc set.Then do five dc around both the chains and the dc post. After that, it should be normal scales for the rest of the round.

Poster: Kourtney
August 9, 2015

At the end of the body it says to work a row of DC. Is that in every stitch or only where I am already putting the dcs(like between the scales and middle of scales)?

Poster: Rebecca Hillier
June 12, 2015

I want to make this in regular acrylic yarn because I am allergic to wool. How much would I need?

Poster: Cheryl
March 9, 2015

Hi I know you stated to make the straps to the length that is desired but could you please tell what would be a good length & the same for the chain that the bag is done up by as I am not a back pack person but this bag has changed my mind. Thx heaps.

Poster: A
March 4, 2015

Round 4 doesn't make any sense. If you DC 2 in each you get more than 48st, but if you DC 1, DC 2 (repeat) you still get more than 48 st. What am I doing wrong?

Poster: Sophi
February 9, 2015

Hey I would love to do this bag for myself.I just have problems with the botto. I dont undertsand Round 1, what you mena with 3 ch count as 1 double crochet and how i continue with the 11 dc. Do the * have a special meaning too ??

Poster: Mandi Lippert
December 10, 2014

Love this pattern? Just finished it tonight for a Christmas gift. Was wondering if the yarn used in the pic is a varigated skein or did you switch each row? Also was wondering the weight of your yarn cause my bag seems very heavy. Thank u for sharing! !

Poster: lyndsey
October 25, 2014

At the end of round 12 do you slip stitch

Poster: Darla
September 27, 2014

I'm working this pattern now, and loving it. I was curious is everyone would comment on what yarn weight and needle size they are using, and whether the structure of their bag is slouchy or firm. Thank you. Happy Yarning!

Poster: eugenia o faxas
September 13, 2014

very pretty and different, but most of my work us knitting, would you submit something of that nature with two needles,please...thanks

Poster: Junko Commissaire
September 11, 2014

I realized why everyone got confused: People assumed you continued with the 2 DC, 2DC into next DC as Round four, rather than increasing the "spacing" between the increases (if that makes sense)

I wrote down how I prevented the waviness of the bottom:

5: ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 dc in same stitch, 3 DC, 2 DC into next DC, repeat until the end of the round, sl st to top of ch 3
6: ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 dc in same stitch, 4 DC, 2 DC into next DC, repeat until the end of the round, sl st to top of ch 3
7: ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 dc in same stitch, 5 DC, 2 DC into next DC, repeat until the end of the round, sl st to top of ch 3
8: ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 dc in same stitch, 6 DC, 2 DC into next DC, repeat until the end of the round, sl st to top of ch 3
9: ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 dc in same stitch, 7 DC, 2 DC into next DC, repeat until the end of the round, sl st to top of ch 3
10: ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 1 dc in same stitch, 8 DC, 2 DC into next DC, repeat until the end of the round, sl st to top of ch 3

And I continued the pattern as normal. I'm working this bag and it's wonderfully simple :D

Poster: Cabilly
September 2, 2014

Is there a way to make this more of an egg shape? I would love to make this but have it look a bit more like a dragon egg :)

Poster: Cindy
August 19, 2014

Hi..love this pattern...however I am having problem on round 5 it says you should have 60 stitches, I end with 63..could you tell me where I am going wrong....thank you kindly....:)

Poster: Elizette
August 8, 2014

Hallo, can you please help me with row 4 ...must i crochet 2 double stitches in where?? :) and how do i get to 48 stitches please?

Zettie

Poster: Karla
July 27, 2014

I just finished crocheting this backpack! I used camoflauge yarn for the scales so they look like leaves. I am knitting a few small gnomes and creatures to peek out from under a few leaves. I knitted an I-cord for the cord and I am attaching an acorn I knitted to one end and am trying to find a small pinecone to knit/crochet fir the other end. A perfect enchanted forest backpack! Ty for the pattern and inspiration!

Poster: jessy
July 25, 2014

I'm fairly new to crochet, just started this awesome pattern and I got to r4 for the bottom section and after that it started waffling/wavy. Stitch count kept coming out to be way too many. Am I correct to assume that when it says r5-10 you continue as in r4 like 2dc then 2dc in one stitch, but only 12? Or is it 2dc and 2dc in one stitch with an ADDITIONAL 12? Because when I do the additional 12 it adds more than what the end stitch count says it should be. Thank you in advance!

Poster: Gayle
July 23, 2014

I forgot. I used a "G" hook and added extra rows. Creota is going into 3rd grade. She needed a larger bag.

Poster: Gayle
July 23, 2014

I made this backpack for my granddaughter; Creota. This is the first pattern, concerning the croc stitch, I understood! I added a crocheted liner to the bag. I find linings add longevity and it stands up. Making it easier to dig through!
Thank-you

Poster: Gail
July 20, 2014

Hi Loved the look of this pattern I had to try it. I do have one problem I am on the last row of the bag where it says to dc around -do I just dc in the center of the scale only?? I looked at your picture with the bag open at the end there and thought it looked like that might be it.

Poster: Whitney
July 19, 2014

Where can I purchase the yarn for this project? I don't think I can find it locally. Is there a website I can order from? This is gorgeous! Thanks!

Poster: Irmgard
July 3, 2014

I am struggling with the top. My crocodile stitch is going inside and not pointing outside

Poster: Sideary
March 14, 2016

Working on round flap and crocodile stitch is going in wrong direction. Not understanding direction

Poster: TM
May 18, 2016

After finishing the first round turn the work so the chain on top of the row is to the right. Put the trebles (DC for US) in from top of row to bottom, then turn work so the top is to the left and work back up. This will make the scale point down. It can get a little unwieldy as the work increases in height but don't try without turning the work as you can get caught in previous stitches and spoil the scales.

Poster: Carrie johnson
June 29, 2014

I'm working the top flap of hat, but the crocodile stitch goes the wrong way :/ what am I doing wrong. It's facing in to the circle, and not out the circle like it should.

Poster: ash reeves
June 28, 2014

Hi I've completed the bagbut I cannot seem to figure out how to get the scales to flow the right way for the lid of the bag!! First time with this st please help really want to finish this lovely bag!!thanks in advance!

Poster: Isha Henry
June 17, 2014

Do you know of any cheaper alternatives to the wool yarn? I really want to do this project but the price is a bit steep for one skein

Poster: Judith Snow-Rosander
June 16, 2014

Thank you, I am going to try it, it looks like fun.

Poster: Robin
June 15, 2014

I did find a couple of mistakes.
1) On the bottom for rounds 5-10 you have to on round 5 ch 3, dc in same st, 3 dc, 2 dc in same st on round 6 you must ch 3, dc in same st, 4 dc, 2 dc in same st and in each following round add one dc
2) When finishing round 11 you must connect with a sl st

Other than this, this is a GREAT pattern!!

Poster: susan skipp
June 8, 2014

sorry is it me I can not find how to print your lovely pattern for the backpack

Poster: Nelly Stitches
June 4, 2014

this looks lovely, I think I will just have to make one.

Poster: Nikki
May 28, 2014

I'm having issues with the bottom as well. Like others have said mine is starting to turn wavy. Even after reading the directions for round 4 it doesn't make sense to me. Round 3 ended up having 36 stitches. There is no way you would end up with 48 stitches doing the directions for round 4? Even if you just do 2DC into each DC from round 3.. that doubles the 36 stitches, making round 4 end up with 72 stitches? I'm confused.

Maybe I don't understand "2DC, 2DC into next stitch". Does that mean you're just supposed to do 2DC into each stitch?

Poster: Wendy
May 20, 2014

Hello,having a go at making this but stuck on round 11,says ch2 (counts as 1 bdc),back post dc to end of the round,

now do i chain 2 after every back post dc,or is that just at the start of the row?

Poster: Amanda
May 2, 2014

This is beautiful!

It was featured in an MNE Craft's pattern round-up! http://www.mnecrafts.com/2014/05/biking-in-summer-round-up-10-free.html

Poster: Earthunity
April 22, 2014

I'm doing the bottom of the bag right now and it's starting to turn wavy almost like ruffles...I've read and re read the pattern and I'm not sure where I'm going wrong or if that is just how it's supposed to look? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Poster: Marian
April 22, 2014

Rounds 5-10: continue to work as round 4 increasing by 12 dc in each round. Round 10 will have 120 sts. im confused what to do am i just copying the same as round 4 or do i increase something

Poster: amanda gaines
April 14, 2014

was wondering how long was the straps when finished ty. having a great time working on this.

Poster: AG1
April 7, 2014

Did you line your bags. I'm using the bags in place of Easter baskets for my granddaughters and niece. Love the pattern. It quick and easy. Thanks

Poster: Denise Minor
April 6, 2014

This is so beautiful, looking forward to doing this project.

Poster: Ira
April 6, 2014

Just about to be done making this cool bag. I didn't have the exact colors as shown so i improvised with what i can find available. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern!

Poster: Sherry
April 3, 2014

WOW, love this. Now I've gotta reason to learn the crocodile stitch. Wanna make this for my grown daughter, she's not crazy about anything made with yarns (cuz she says they're scratchy & stiff) but I'm sure she'll love this!

Poster: Pat
April 2, 2014

I did the 15 rows on the body and am stuck after the 15th row trying to do the 12th row again. Should the dc be in the center of the previous scale and 2 dc over the previous single crochet? It states to Ch 2 do 1 dc Ch2 skip two st , if skip 2 sts doesn't seem in the right place. HELP

Poster: tina brown
April 1, 2014

Can I make and sell this item?

Poster: Meagan Bistrek
March 25, 2014

Making this bag now. Did the bottom kinda turn wavy? Mines not flat and I've taken it apart already and started again making sure I read the pattern correct.

Poster: Penny
January 9, 2014

That is absolutely gorgeous!

Poster: SdLb
October 30, 2013

Oh how GORGEOUS! Love your items! Lovely Eye-Candy!!! Thank YOU so Very much! Sheri *