ROW 2: (Sc, dc) next 2 sts, (sc next st, dc next st) across, ch-1, turn. (24 sts)
ROW 3: (Sc next st, dc next st) across, ch-1, turn.
ROW 4: Rep row 2. (26 sts)
ROW 5: Rep row 3.
ROW 6: Rep row 2. (28 sts)
ROW 7: Sk 1st st, sc next, dc dec next 2, (sc next st, dc next st) across, ch-1, turn. (26 sts)
ROW 8: (Sc next st, dc next st) across to last 4 sts, sk next st, sc next, dc dec last 2 sts, fasten off. (24 sts)
CANDY:
With crochet thread and 7 hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.
RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)
RND 2-3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 3 fasten off. (18 sts)(27 sts)
-make 4 each of following colors: Scarlet, Myrtle Green and Golden.
PEPPERMINT TRIM:
ROW 1: With White thread and 7 hook ch-4, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc last ch, ch-1, turn. (2 sts)
ROW 2: Hdc ea st across, join Scarlet, drop White (you will be picking it up in a later rnd), ch-1, turn.
ROW 3: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn.
ROW 4: Hdc ea st across, pick up White, drop Scarlet, ch-1, turn.
ROW 5: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn.
ROW 6: Hdc ea st across, pick up Scarlet, drop White, ch-1, turn.
ROW 6-38: Rep row 2-5. End row 38 fasten off.
-Make 3
PUTTING THE GIFT BAG TOGETHER:
Sew 3 of each color of candies to roof alternating the colors. Sew roof snow and side snow to house. Sew peppermint trim to ea side edge and where roof snow begins. Sew 1 of ea color candy to front bottom of house. Using the patterns cut windows and door from felt. With Black fabric paint, draw on the details. Let dry completely before attaching with craft glue. Sew side/bottom along 3 of the 4 sides of finished house. Rep with back of house. Sew handle to each side at top along inside edge.