A Little Present Ta Dah and a Pattern

Hello,
 How is everyone today? Did you watch the Olympic's Closing Ceremony last night. I LoVed it. I thought the whole thing was awesome, from the Opening Ceremonies to the Closing. I really enjoyed last night's show though. From Eric Idle to the Spice Girls, I loved it. I think it showed how creative and funny the British are. Here's to the United Kingdom. You did a great job!
 I am feeling better, finally. When I went to work today some of the other teachers were starting to get it. I feel bad for them. My throat still hurts and today was day 11. I hope it doesn't last that long for anyone else.
 Today was the last day for another one of our college girls. They go back to class next week and all of our older kids at the daycare go back to elementary school next week too. Which means Autumn starts first grade on Tuesday. Yikes! Seems like she was a baby just yesterday.
 I made a small gift for the girl who finished up today. It was just a little bag that I filled with candy. I made one of these in June also. Here it is.

I lined it, put a zipper in and filled it with Hershey Kisses. I hope she likes it.

Erin is a hard worker, she never complained, she went to any room she was assigned to. She was ready and willing to come to work within 15 minutes of being called. You can't ask for more than that. Have a great year Erin, we will miss you.
 I also have been promising the pattern for Rachel's Bag. I meant to post it last week but I was feeling so rotten that I didn't spend much time on the computer. Here it is.

This is a slouchy, hobo type bag. I couldn't find a pattern for exactly what I wanted so this is what I came up with.
I used worsted wt. cotton and a 4mm hook.

Ch 4, join.
R-1: ch 3, dc 11 in ring. Join with slip stitch. Turn. (12 sts.)
R-2: ch 3, dc in same stitch, then 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch. Turn. (24 sts.)
R-4: ch 3, 2 dc in next stitch, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc* around. Join with slip stitch. Turn. (36 sts.)
R-5: ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. *dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Join with slip stitch. Turn. (48 sts.)
R-5 through R-11, continue in this manner adding increases each row. At the end of Row 11 you should have 132 sts.
R-12-22: Dc around. (132 sts, each row). Remember to turn at end of each row.
R-23: ch 3, dc in next 41 sts, dc 2 together, * dc in next 42 sts, dc 2 together* 2 times. Join with slip st. Turn. (129 sts.)
R-24: ch 3, dc in next 40 sts, dc 2 together, * dc in next 41 sts, dc 2 together* 2 times. Join with slip st. Turn. (126 sts)
R-25-28. Continue in this manner, with three decreases in each row. At the end of row 28 you should have 114 sts.
Handles.
R-29: ch 3, dc 2 together, dc in next 14 sts. Dc 2 together, dc in next st. Turn. ( 18 sts.)
R-30: ch 3, dc 2 together, dc in next  13 sts. Dc 2 together, dc in next st. Turn. (17 sts.)
R-31-37. Continue with pattern until you get to 10 sts. across.
At this point I continued until I got the strap until it was long as I wanted it ( the next side will be the same length and joined.
To make the other side leave 37 stitches between handles and repeat on the other side. Then join the tops of the straps together with a whip stitch.
To finish I single crocheted around the outside and inside of the handles and bag. And that is all. If this is confusing let me know. I read every comment and would be happy to answer any questions. The flowers are from Crochet With Raymond and I just sewed them on when I finished. Happy stitching. Talk to everyone tomorrow. :)