Materials:
One ball size 10 crochet cotton thread (any color)
Size 2 steele hook
Optional, small applique or button
Glue
Tapestry needle

Instructions:
Back & Flap
Chain 31
Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and in each chain across. Chain 2 turn. (20 sc)
Row 2: Dc in same space as turning chain and in each sc across (30 dc) ch. 2 turn.
Row 3-10: Repeat row 2. (30 dc)
Row 11: Decrease one dc at the beginning an end of row. (28 dc)
Row 12: Repeat row 11 (26 dc)
Row 13: Repeat row 11 (24 dc)
Row 14: Repeat row 11 (22 dc)
Row 15: Repeat row 11 (20 dc)
Row 16-18: Repeat row 2 (20 dc) At the end of row 18 ch. 1 do not turn. Sc in same stitch as ch and sc in each stitch all the way around piece using 3 sc in corners.

Front
Ch. 31
Row 1: Repeat rows 1-10 of back piece then sc around entire piece as done previously. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
Row 2: Align front and back pieces to match rows and sc together all the way around. When you get to the top flap. sc in first st, skip next st., 5 dc in next st.* Repeat * all around flap and entire piece. Fasten off weave in ends.

OPTIONAL:
Glue small applique or button on center top of front flap as shown in picture.