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Duo Sachet

Duo Sachet

Designed By Julie A. Bolduc

This sachet is made in 2 parts which are put together using a satin ribbon. The stuffing is bridal netting cut into circles, stitched together, then stuffed with potpourri.

Materials Needed
Size 10 crochet cotton in white and pink. DMC Traditions was used in the example
Bridal Netting, 2 pieces at least 6" in diameter
1 yard ¼" wide satin ribbon in pink
Small amount of potpourri
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Tapestry Needle

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 8sc=1"
Finished Size: 4¾" diameter
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Instructions
With White
RND 1: Ch6. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch5. Dc in ring, ch2, 7 times. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch5. (8 ch2 sps)

RND 2: Ch5. Dc in same st as slst. Ch2. *Dc, ch2, dc in next dc. Ch2. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch5.

RND 3: Ch3. 5dc in next ch2 sp. Dc in next dc. Sc in next ch2 sp. *Dc in next dc. 5dc in next ch2 sp. Dc in next dc. Sc in next ch2 sp. rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch5. (Sk 2 dc. Dc, ch2, dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 2 dc. Dc in next dc.) *Dc in next dc. Ch2. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch5.

RND 5: Ch3. (Dc, ch2, dc in each of the next 2 dc. Dc in next dc. Ch2.) *Dc in next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 6: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Dc, ch2, dc in next ch2 sp. *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Dc, ch2, dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 7: Slst in each of the next 2 dc. Slst into the next ch2 sp. Ch5. *Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch5. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first ch of ch5. Fasten off white.

RND 8: Join pink to same st as slst. Ch1. 4dc, ch2, 4dc in next ch5 sp. *Sc in next sc. 4dc, ch2, 4dc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

Back Side: Work the back as you did for the front but start with pink and then use white for RND 8.

Assembly
Step 1: Cut 2 circles, 4½" in diameter, out of the bridal netting.

Step 2: With crochet thread and a needle, stitch the 2 circles together, with a running stitch, leaving a ½" seam allowance but before stitching closed, stuff with potpourri. Set aside.

Step 3:Place the 2 crocheted pieces togehter wrong sides facing each other and weave the ¼" wide ribbon through round 7, through both layers but before going all the way around, stuff the stuffed netting circles into the crochet circles, then continue weaving to close. Tie ends together into a bow.

You can embellish more with buttons or beads if you wish.

Design written on Monday, March 12, 2007. Copyright ©2007 By Julie A. Bolduc p106024

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