Luggage Tags & Charms
By Alessandra Poggiagliolmi
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #116
Kids travel too, so charms and tags for their bags, backpacks, trolleys and softies are a must!
Materials
For luggage tag:
* John Lewis & Partners Cotton DK Yarn, 100% cotton, 100g/201m/220yds
Yarn A: Teal 6105 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Flame 6107 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Light Blue 6103 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Bright Pink 6110 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Soft Grey 6101 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Black 6113 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Red 6112 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Ash Rose 6104 x 1 ball
(Note: Small amounts only needed of yarns D–H)
* 4mm hook
* Manila tag, 4.5 x 8.5cm/1¾ x 3¼in
For key charms:
* Schachenmayr Catania, 100% cotton, 50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Zimt 383 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Orchidee 222 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Violet 113 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Royal 201 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Pfau 146 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Maigruen 389 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Lowenzahn 280 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Jaffa 189 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Weinrot 192 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Jeans 164 x 1 ball
Yarn K: Greenery 418 x 1 ball
Yarn L: Cyclam 114 x 1 ball
Yarn M: Tiffany 432 x 1 ball
Yarn N: Weiss 106 x 1 ball
Yarn O: Schwarz 110 x 1 ball
(Note: Small amounts only needed of all yarns)
* 3.5mm hook
* Ten buttons
* Sewing needle
* White glue and brush
* 2.5m x 2mm satin cord
* Clear nail polish
Yarn Alternatives
Use any DK-weight cottons to achieve a similar effect.
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