Crochet Fat Striped Bag

Looking for a fun and stylish accessory? Look no further than the Crochet Fat Striped Bag! This trendy bag is perfect for adding a pop of color to your outfit while carrying your must-have items in style. The unique crochet design gives it a cozy and handmade feel, making it a great conversation starter. With its fat stripes and roomy interior, this bag is not only fashionable but also practical. Get ready to turn heads and showcase your playful side with the Crochet Fat Striped Bag by your side!

Skill: Easy

Materials :

• Hook: J/10 6.00MM
• Yarn: 2 colors of any Worsted Weight (4) yarn ( C1, C2)
• I used Red Heart Super Saver maroon and cream tweed
• Bernat Pop — Lipstick on your Collar was used for the Video Demo
• Yarn Needle
• Big Fun button

Stitches:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)

Size: Approx. 15 X 15 inches, not counting the handle

Notes: 

• Ch2 at end of rows counts as a hdc.
• If using a striping yarn disregard the color changes
• When changing colors, ch1 after the color change

Pattern:

R: 1 — With C1, ch 62, 1 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook,

1 hdc in each ch across, turn, ch 1

(61 hdc, Count remains the same for the body of the bag))

R: 2 — 1 hdc in each hdc, turn,

R: 3 — Change to C2, leaving C1 attached, ch 1,

1 hdc in each hdc, ch 1, turn

R: 4 — 1 hdc in each hdc, turn

R: 5 — Change to C1, leaving C2 attached, 1 hdc in each hdc, ch 1, turn

R: 6 — 1 hdc in each hdc, turn

When changing colors, By leaving the yarn attached and switching back and forth from the two yarns, you will have a lot less ends to weave in and a much neater appearance.

R: 7-34 — Repeat R 3-6, do not tie off after 34

R: 35 — Fold bag in half with the stripes going vertical,
with right side facing out,

sc up one side of the bag, tie off. weave in your ends.

R: 36 — Join yarn to bottom of the other side and repeat, do not tie off.

Bag band Opening:

R: 37 — sc evenly around the top of the bag opening, the putting 1 sc in each row end,

join, ch 1 (there is not a set number of sts, you will 68 — 70 sts)

R: 38 — (Decrease row for gathering) sc the 1st and 2nd sc together,

* sc the next 2 sc together, Repeat from * around the bag opening,

join ch 1

R: 39 — R: 40 — 1 sc in each st around, join,

R: 41 — Change to C1, Repeat R: 3

R: 42 — 1 sc in each sc, join, do not tie off.

Bag handle :

R: 43 — Ch 60, 1 sc in the 2nd ch and in each ch across, ch 1, turn

(60sc)

R: 44 — 1 sc in each sc across row, join to the next sc, tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.
Center and sew on handle to other side of bag band.

Add a few stitch to the where the bag handle began to make sure it is secure.

Optional — 6 Petal Flower :

With C1, Ch 3, 11 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join, (12hdc)

Change to C2 1 slst in the first hdc, * (ch2, 3 dc, 1ch2) in the next hdc,

1 stst in the next hdc, Repeat from *5 more times for six petals,

tie off and sew on front of Fat Bag.