Bag of gold

Bag of gold
Materials:
- 4-ply ww yarn (I used Vanna's Choice "denim mist")
- I hook
Size: 4" x 4 1/2"
Note: Do not join rnds, mark 1st st.
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around.
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc) around.
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc) around.
Rnd 6: (sc, dc) in 1st sc, skip next sc, *(sc, dc) in next sc, skip next sc. Repeat from * around.
Rnds 7 - 15: (sc, dc) in each sc around.
Rnd 16: Sc in each sc and each dc around.
Rnd 17: Sc in 1st sc, ch 1, skip next sc. *Sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc. Repeat from * around.
Rnd 18: Sc in each sc and ch 1 space around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. End off.
Chain desired length, weave through ch 1 spaces of Rnd 17, tie ends together.
Fill with gold!  :)

***Debi Y's idea***