Explore the charming and trendy craft for making a Crochet Seashell Bag, an accessory sure to turn heads with its unique half-circle design that brings a touch of the ocean to your ensemble. This medium-sized bag is perfect for toting around your essentials. The pattern features two half-circle pieces, each with intricate textures reminiscent of seashells. It is simpler to execute than it might appear, coming together to create a practical and beautiful creation.
Crochet Seashell Bag Pattern
Materials Needed:
- #4 Medium/Worsted/Cotton yarn (Approximately 200 yards)
- 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Pins, scissors, tape measure
- Lining fabric (Approximately 30" x 30")
- Zipper (About 15” long)
- Shoulder strap with lobster clasps
- 2 D-rings (optional)
- Pompom tassel (optional)
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- BL = Back Loop
- hdc2tog = half double crochet two together
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
Making
Half-Circle Pattern (Make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a slip knot then ch 2 (this serves as your foundation chain). Work 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts).
- Round 2: Turn to the WS (wrong side), ch 1 (doesn't count as st), 2 hdc in each st across the row, turn (12 sts).
- Round 3: Turn to the RS (right side), ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each of next st across, hdc in last st, turn (24 sts).
- Round 4: Turn to WS, ch1, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in each of next st across until one st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn (26 sts).
- Repeat Round 4 until you have 38 sts.
Shell Pattern:
- Round 1: Turn to RS, ch 1, sl st in the same st, sl st in next st. Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st (repeat across to end), turn.
- Round 2: Turn to WS, ch 2, hdc in each sl st of the previous row. At the end of round, 1 hdc into the turning ch, turn.
- Round 3: Repeat Round 1
- Round 4: Repeat Round 2
- Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until the bag reaches your desired height, ending with a WS row. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Joining The Two Halves:
Place the two pieces with WS facing each other, sc both pieces together by working around the curved edge. Leave the straight edge open.
Bag Border:
Start with RS facing, attach yarn with a sl st into the sc join.
- Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in each st around the top straight edge of the bag. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc BL in the same st, sc BL in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Repeat Round 2 until the desired border width.
Adding Zipper and Lining:
- Cut a lining fabric piece for each half-circle of the bag.
- Sew the zipper onto the lining first.
- Attach the lining to the bag, ensuring to align edges.
Attaching Strap and Finishing Touches:
- Sew on the D-rings on the sides of the bag.
- Attach your strap to the D-rings.
- Optionally, embellish with a pompom tassel.
With this step-by-step breakdown of the seashell bag pattern, you will be able to crochet this accessory smoothly and confidently! Enjoy the creativity and satisfaction that comes with crafting unique, handmade items.
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