Rows 6-17 & the front loop only
Here's what you need to do to crochet the rest of the briefcase:
| Row 6: | 8 sc flo, ch 1 and turn | (8) |
| Row 7: | 8 sc, ch 1 and turn | (8) |
| Row 8: | 8 sc flo, ch 1 and turn | (8) |
| Rows 9-16: | 8 sc, ch 1 and turn | (8) |
| Row 17: | 8 sc | (8) |
What's this? Another new abbreviation? flo means, you guessed it, "front loop only." With the right side of your work still facing out, insert the hook under the side of the horizontal V that's closer to you:
Crochet each stitch like you normally would. You'll know you've done it correctly because there'll be a ridge on the other side of your piece:
To finish, fasten off: