Crochet Dazzling Waves Bag Tutorial

Overview of the Dazzling Waves Bag

The Crochet Dazzling Waves Bag is a stunning and eye-catching accessory that adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. The intricate wave pattern creates a mesmerizing design that seems to move and flow like the ocean's tides. With its spacious interior and sturdy straps, this bag is perfect for carrying all your essentials in style.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

4.75” wide by 4.25” high

Materials Needed

• Size 10 cotton metallic thread (100 yds (91 m.) per ball)*:
• 1 ball color #403 Dazzling Cream (Color A)
• 1 ball color #401 Dazzling Diamonds (Color B)
• *Sample project was completed with Honeysuckle Yarns Cotton Metallic from Pisgah Yarn and Dyeing Co., Inc.
• Size D/3/3.25 mm crochet hook, or size needed to achieve gauge
• Tapestry needle

Notions

• Piece of lining fabric 13” long x 6” wide
• Piece of non-fusible interfacing 13” long x 6” wide
• Sewing thread and sewing needle
• One vintage button – 7/8” diameter

Gauge

6 sc = 1”, 8 rows sc = 1 inch on size D/3/3.25 mm hook

Pattern Notes

The bag is worked as a rectangular piece from side-to-side in two-row stripes, then folded and seamed at the sides. The right side of the piece is the side that shows ridges formed by working in back loops only on Row 3.

Stitches used: chain (ch), double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), reverse single crochet (rev sc), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st)

Special Stitches

Back loop only (BLO): Work in back loop only of single crochet stitches as instructed in pattern.

Bag Instructions

Row-by-Row Instructions

Row 1 (RS): With Color A, ch 76, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across, turn (75 sc)

Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, *hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in next 3 sc, rep from * across, changing to Col B in last st, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Working in both lps as normal, ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, *hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in next 3 sc, rep from * across, changing to Col A in last st, turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, *hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in next 3 sc, rep from * across, changing to Col B in last st, turn.

Repeat Rows 3-6 until a total of 26 rows have been worked, alternating colors every two rows as established. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Finishing Touches

Inside Edge Trim

Row 1: With right side facing and working along the short end of the piece where color changes were made, attach Col B in st at right corner. Ch 1, work 29 sc evenly across, turn (29 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Side Seams

With right sides together, fold up the short end of the piece 4” (i.e., the end that was just trimmed with Col B). Sl st side seams together. Fasten off and weave in tails. Turn the piece right side out.

Top Flap

At the other short end of the piece, fold down the top edge 1” and tack the raw edge to the inside of the flap.

Button Loop

With one strand of each Color A & B held together, attach thread along the fold of the flap 2” in from the side. Ch 7, skip 1” along the fold and attach the ch at that point. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Strap

With one strand of each Color A & B held together, attach thread at one side of the bag where the flap folds down. Ch 200, attach with sl st to the other side of the bag. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Lining

Cut a piece of lining fabric to measure 11” long x 5.25” wide. Cut a piece of interfacing 10.5” long x 4.75” wide. With right sides of lining together, fold one short end up 4.25”. Fold down the raw edge ¼”, then sew side seams. Trim seams.

Insert interfacing into the bag, then insert the lining over it. Adjust to fit. With sewing thread and needle, tack the top edge of the lining to the inside front of the lower bag opening.

On the inside of the top flap, fold the edges of the lining under and tack to the crocheted piece along 3 sides.

Align the button with the button loop and sew securely to the front of the bag.