Crochet Baggy Bag

The Crochet Baggy Bag is the perfect blend of style and functionality! This trendy accessory adds a touch of handmade charm to any outfit while being spacious enough to hold all your essentials. With its intricate crochet design and roomy interior, you'll be turning heads wherever you go. Whether you're heading to the beach, a picnic, or simply running errands, this bag is a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Say goodbye to boring tote bags and hello to the Crochet Baggy Bag - your new favorite accessory that's as practical as it is stylish!

The bag is about 93 cm long including the strap. It is made with a 3.5 mm hook and 8 ply wool.

The pattern is written in American crochet notation.

Bag

Round 1: 6sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Round 2: increase in every stitch (12 stitches)

Round 3: To start the round chain 4 then dc. Then repeat (chain 2, dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch into the third chain of the starting 4 chain to complete the round (12 boxes)

Round 4: To start the round chain 4 then dc in the top of the next dc then chain 2 and dc into the same dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the same dc) until the end of the round. Chain two and slip stitch into the third chain of the starting 4 chain to complete the round (24 boxes)

Round 5: To start the round chain 4 then dc in the top of the next dc then chain 2 and dc into the same dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the same dc) until the end of the round. Chain two and slip stitch into the third chain of the starting 4 chain to complete the round (48 boxes)

Rounds 6 – 9: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch in the third chain of the starting 4 chain to end the round (48 boxes)

Round 10: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the same dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the same dc) until the end of the round. Then chain 2 and slip stitch into the third chain of the starting 4 chain to finish the round (72 boxes)

Round 11: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch in the third chain of the starting 4 chain to end the round (72 boxes)

Round 12: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the same dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the next dc, chain 2, dc in the same dc) until the end of the round. Then chain 2 and slip stitch into the third chain of the starting 4 chain to finish the round (108 boxes)

Rounds 13 – 32: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch in the third chain of the starting 4 chain to end the round (108 boxes)

Round 33: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, skip a dc and dc in the dc after it, chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch into the third stitch of the starting 4 chain (72 boxes)

Rounds 34 – 35: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch in the third chain of the starting 4 chain to end the round (72 boxes)

Round 36: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, skip a dc and dc in the dc after it, chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch into the third stitch of the starting 4 chain (36 boxes)

Rounds 37 – 38: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch in the third chain of the starting 4 chain to end the round (36 boxes)

Round 39: To start the round chain 4, dc in the next dc. Then (chain 2, skip a dc and dc in the dc after it, chain 2, dc in the next dc) until the end of the round. Chain 2 and slip stitch into the third stitch of the starting 4 chain (18 boxes)

Round 40: 2 hc in each box (36 stitches)

Fasten off

Shoulder strap

Chain 6 and slip stitch to form a ring. Sc around until the shoulder strap is 90 cm long.

Assembly

Thread the shoulder strap in and out of the boxes at the top of the bag. Then sew the ends of the strap together.