Crochet Ludlow Basket Bag
The Crochet Ludlow Basket Bag is an absolute gem! It not only adds a touch of bohemian flair to any outfit but also provides functionality with its roomy interior for all your essentials. The handmade craftsmanship shines through in every stitch, making it a unique accessory that's bound to turn heads wherever you go. So, whether you're heading to the beach, farmers market, or simply out for a stroll, this charming bag is the perfect companion to carry your belongings in style. With its whimsical design and practicality, the Crochet Ludlow Basket Bag is sure to become your new favorite go-to accessory!
MATERIALS
9 skeins Lion Brand Faux Leather in Moto Jacket (341-150AG)
(super bulky, weight 6; 39yds/36m per skein)
Size US J/10 (6mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
10 sts + 10.5 rows = 4”/10cm in single crochet
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Length: 12.25”/31cm
Depth: 5”/13cm
Height: 11”/28cm
Strap length: 16”/40.5cm
ABBREVIATIONS
*All Two of Wands patterns are written in standard US terms.
Ch(s) – chain(s)
Dec – decrease
Hdc – half double crochet
Rep – repeat
Rnd(s) – round(s)
RS – right side
Sc – single crochet
Sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
Sk – skip
Sl st – slip stitch
Sl st tbl – slip stitch through the back loop only
St(s) – stitch(es)
NOTES
Bag begins with a rectangular base worked flat in back and forth rows. The body is then crocheted around all four sides of the base and continues from the bottom up in joined, turned rounds. The sides of the bag are extended in back and forth rows. Finally, the straps are worked seamlessly in un-joined spiral rounds. Turn at the end of each round and row.
BASE
Ch 13.
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across row. (12 sts)
Rows 2-32: Ch 1, sc across row.
Fasten off.
BODY
Turn work so that the working tail is to the right as if to begin another row. Sk 6 sts along top row and rejoin in the 7th st.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1 and starting in same st as join, sc in remaining 6 sts of top row, then rotate work to begin working down side, sc into the end of each of the 32 rows to foundation ch, then rotate work to begin working across foundation ch, sc in each of the 12 chs across to next side, rotate work to being working up side, sc into the end of each of the 32 rows to last row of base, sc across remaining 6 sts of top row of base, sl st to 1st sc of rnd to join. (88 sts)
Remember to turn here and at the end of each rnd.
Rnds 2-20: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to 1st sc to join. Note: to keep “seam” straight, place 1st sc in the last sc of the previous rnd, not the sl st that joined the rnd. It can be difficult to determine where the last sc of the rnd should be placed, so count your sts on the first few rnds to ensure there aren’t any skipped or added as you get used to the placement.
Fasten off.
Extended sides:
With RS facing and starting in the last sc of the previous rnd (not the sl st that joined the rnd), sk 26 sts along top row and rejoin in the 27th st.
Row 1 (RS): (dec) Ch 1 and starting in same st as join, sc2tog, sc 32, sc2tog, turn. (34 sts)
Rows 2-4: (dec) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts of short row, sc2tog. (28 sts)
Rows 5+6: Ch 1, sc across row.
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc 8, sc 12, hdc 8.
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc 5, sc 18, hdc 5.
Fasten off.
To begin opposite extended side, starting in 1st available st along top edge where row 1 of the first extended side turned, sk 8 sts and rejoin in the 9th st.
Row 1 (RS): (dec) Ch 1 and starting in same st as join, sc2tog, sc 32, sc2tog, turn. (34 sts)
Rows 2-4: (dec) Ch 1, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts of short row, sc2tog. (28 sts)
Rows 5+6: Ch 1, sc across row.
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc 8, sc 12, hdc 8.
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc 5, sc 18, hdc 5.
Do not fasten off.
STRAPS
Handles are worked in un-joined spiral rnds without turning. Turn so that RS is facing.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc across top edge of extended side, ch 40 for strap, sc across top edge of opposite extended side, ch 40 for strap, sl st to join to 1st sc of rnd. Place marker for beginning of rnd.
Next 2 rnds: Sl st tbl around.
Fasten off.
Rejoin yarn at the top inner right corner of one of the extended sides where the strap meets to begin working down the inner edge of the extended side.
Rnd 1: Ch 1 and sc into the end of each of the 8 rows of the extended side, then sc in the same st along the top edge that the 1st sc2tog of the extended side is worked into, then sc across the 8 available sts along the top row of the body, then sc in the same st along the top edge that the 1st sc2tog of the opposite extended side is worked into, then sc into the end of each of the 8 rows of the opposite extended side, then sl st in the bottom of each of the 40 foundation chs of the strap. Place marker for beginning of rnd.
Next rnd: Sl st tbl around.
Fasten off.
Rep inner rnds on opposite side of bag.
Secure and weave in all ends.