How to Create a Stunning Crochet Bag with Cotton Yarn

You’ll Need

300g of 100% cotton yarn (125m/50g);

Circle wooden stick 0.6 m long;

Fabric for backing 80 x 50 cm;

Crochet hook 2.5.

Instructions

Start your work by making 23 motifs 1 and 4 motifs 2. Connect them together as recommended on the scheme. Then, create small motifs 4, 5, and 6. Connect these by means of single crochets, placing them between motifs 1 and 2 (refer to the scheme).

Finish with 2 motifs 3 and connect them according to the scheme – marks A1, B1, C1, D, E, B2, and C2.

Row Instructions

1^st row: Attach the yarn with 1 half single crochet at the upper part of the bag to the mark K of the bag. 5 chain sts, 1 triple crochet in the point L (between the 2 petals of motif 2), 5 chain sts, 1 single crochet in the point N, cut the yarn. Repeat the same for 2 motifs 1 and 2.

2^nd row: Attach the yarn to the point K with a half single crochet and make 3 chain sts, followed by 3 double crochets under the arch of 5 chain sts. Then, repeat this sequence: * 4 double crochets under the next arch, 4 double crochets under the arch of motif 6, 1 double crochet in the middle of motif 6, 4 double crochets in the next arch of 5 chain sts, 4 double crochets in the following arch.

Trimming

From the 3^rd to the 14^th rows: 1 chain st, turn, and work 1 single crochet in every st;

Make the same actions for the other side of the bag.

Handle

Create 150 chain sts and work with 6 rows of single crochets. Make 2 handles.

Assembly

Prepare the backing by folding its edges and sewing it inside your bag. Cut 2 wooden sticks to 25 cm each. Fold the upper edge of the bag and place the sticks there. Finally, sew the handles onto your bag.