Crochet The Spaghetti Straps Bag

Have you ever thought about trying your hand at crochet? The Spaghetti Straps Bag is a fun and stylish project that is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. This trendy bag is not only practical but also easy to customize with different colors and patterns. With its delicate spaghetti straps and versatile size, it's a great accessory for any outfit, whether you're heading to the beach or running errands in the city. Crocheting this bag is a relaxing and rewarding experience that allows you to unleash your creativity while creating something unique and functional. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some yarn, and get ready to crochet your way to a fabulous new accessory that will surely turn heads wherever you go!

Materials:
Any worsted weight cotton yarn
J Hook
tapestry needle

Directions:

Bag Bottom plus Body

Chain 6 and slip stitch into the first chain. This forms a ring.

1. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), (dc, chain 1) 7 times into the ring. Slip stitch in the 3rd chain of beginning chain to join.
2. Chain 5(counts as dc plus chain 2), *dc in next chain-1 space, chain 2**, dc in next dc, chain 2; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
3. Chain 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in next chain-2 space, * dc in next dc, 2dc in next chain-2 space; repeat from * around, slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain.
4. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), *skip one stitch, dc in next stitch, chain 1; repeat from * around ending with a slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
5. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), *dc in next chain-1 space, chain 1**, dc in next dc, chain 1; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
6. Chain 3(counts as dc), dc in next chain-1 space, *dc in next dc, dc in next chain-1 space; repeat from * around. Slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
7. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), *skip one stitch, dc in next stitch, chain 1; repeat from * around ending with a slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
8. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), *dc in the next dc, chain 1; repeat from * around ending with a slip stich in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain.
9. Chain 3(counts as dc), dc in next chain-1 space, *dc in next dc, dc in next chain-1 space; repeat from * around. Slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
10. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), *skip one stitch, dc in next stitch, chain 1; repeat from * around ending with a slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
11. Chain 4(counts as dc plus chain 1), *dc in the next dc, chain 1; repeat from * around ending with a slip stich in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain.
12. Chain 3(counts as dc), dc in next chain-1 space, *dc in next dc, dc in next chain-1 space; repeat from * around. Slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beginning chain to join.
13. – 27.Repeat rounds 10-12 five more times.

28. – 29.Chain 2(counts as hdc), hdc around ending with a slip stitch into the 2nd chain of the beginning chain.

Bag Handles

1. sc in first hdc.
2. Chain 100.
3. sc into the hdc on the opposite side of the bag directly across from the first hdc.
4. sc into the next hdc.
5. Chain 100.
6. sc into the next two hdc on the original side of the bag.
7. Chain 100.
8. sc into the next two hdc on the opposite side of the bag.
9. Chain 100.
10. sc into the next two hdc on the original side of the bag.
11. Chain 100.
12. sc into the next two hdc on the opposite side of the bag.
13. Chain 100.
14. Sc into the next hdc on the original side and fasten off.

Handle Cover

1. Chain 10
2. sc into the second chain from hook and across, chain 1, turn.
3. – 11. sc across, chain 1, turn.

12. sc across, do not turn.

13. sc around the edges of the rectangle, placing 2sc in each corner stitch.

14. Fasten off, leave a 12 inch tail.

Wrap the handle cover around the 6 chains of 100. Sew the two long ends of the rectangle together.