Making a crochet bag is like piecing together a cozy puzzle. Every loop and stitch adds to its charm, making it a special accessory that's both functional and stylish. With your yarn and hook, you'll weave together something truly unique.
Crochet Bag
Materials:
- Onitsuga polythick yarn
- Tulip hook size 6/0.
Beginning:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Make 30 chains, then add one more chain to start and go up the row.
- Fill the 30 chains with single crochet; at the end of the row, chain one, then make a single crochet in each stitch across.
Body:
- For rows 2 and 3, chain one at the beginning, and make single crochet in each stitch across. The total stitches per row should remain 30.
- Continue with this pattern until you reach row 9.
- Place a marker on the last stitch of row 9.
Base:
- Starting from the end of row 9 to the marked stitch, crochet around the piece creating a base.
- In corners, make single crochet increases for shaping.
- Work 8 rows of single crochet around the base.
- Base dimensions approximately: Length 17 cm, Width 5 cm.
Sides:
- Continue with single crochets, working in back loops only for textured effect.
- Join rounds with slip stitches.
Strap Hole Markers:
- Leave a long strand before cutting the yarn for future joining.
- Mark specific stitches for creating strap holes.
Leaf Attachment:
- Start with 39 chains.
- Work single crochets across for several rows, then create a color change in the last row with yellow yarn.
- Begin decrease rows starting from row 13 to shape the leaf.
Strap:
- With a contrasting yarn, crochet a strap by creating a chain of desired length and work rows of single crochets.
Decoration:
Ribbon:
- Chain 9, skip 4 chains, and work double crochets in successive rows to form a ribbon.
Strawberry:
- Start with a magic ring, work single crochet increases and continue with sc for several rounds, then decrease to shape the strawberry.
Leaf:
- Use the magic ring technique, chain, then work double crochets followed by picots to create a leaf effect.
Final Assembly:
- Assemble the knitted pieces, attach the decorations, and secure all parts together to complete the bag.
Finishing Touches:
- Weave in all ends securely and trim any excess yarn.
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