Crochet Eunice Summer Bag Pattern and Instruction
The Crochet Eunice Summer Bag is the perfect accessory for your sunny adventures! This stylish and versatile bag combines functionality with a trendy design, making it ideal for carrying your essentials in a chic way. Its intricate crochet pattern adds a touch of handmade charm, while the spacious interior offers plenty of room for your sunscreen, sunglasses, and beach reads. Whether you're heading to the beach or strolling through the farmers' market, the Crochet Eunice Summer Bag is sure to be your go-to companion for a fun and fashionable summer!
Size of the Finished Bag
The finished bag, when laid flat, measures 13" in width and 17.5" in height (including the handle).
Skill Level
Easy
Materials Needed
- Hook: 5.00MM [US H-8]
- Yarn: Crème de la Crème, color Tearose, 2.25 balls, approximately 300 yards
Terms Used
All terms are in USA terminology:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Sp: Space
- Sk: Skip
- Rep: Repeat
Stitch Guide
Shell st (sh): 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in specified dc
Dc2tog: *Yarn over the hook, draw up a loop in next dc or dc2tog, yarn over the hook, draw through first 2 loops on hook*, sk next ch sp, rep *to* once more, Yarn over the hook, draw through all 3 loops on hook: dc2tog made.
Gauge
2 inches square = 8 sts x 3 rows of dc
Eunice Summer Bag Instructions
Base Rows
Row 1: Ch 53, dc in 7th from hook (consider ch 3 as 1st dc, ch 1 as space, ch 2 as foundation ch), *ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch, rep * across.
Row 2-3: Ch 4 (consider ch 3 as 1st dc and ch 1 as space here and throughout), turn, dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, rep * across.
Round Instructions
Round 1 (Row 4): Ch 4, turn, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, [*ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, rep * across but having (dc, ch 1, dc) in last dc, turn on next side, (ch 1, dc in next dc post) 3 times], (dc, ch 1, dc) in the corner stitch, turn on next side, rep [to] once more, end w/ sl st in 1st dc to join.
Round 2: Ch 4, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, sk next (ch sp, dc, ch sp), sh in next dc, sk next (ch sp, dc, ch sp), *dc in next dc, [ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc] twice, sk next (ch sp, dc, ch sp), sh in next dc, sk next (ch sp, dc, ch sp), rep * around, dc in next dc, ch 1, end w/ sl st in 1st dc to join.
Round 3: Ch 4, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sh, ch 3, * dc in next dc, [ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc] twice, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sh, ch 3, rep * around, dc in next dc, ch 1, end w/ sl st in 1st dc to join.
Round 4: Repeat Round 2
Round 5-20: Repeat Round 3-4
Round 21: Ch 4, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next 2 ch sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, *dc in next dc, [ch 1, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc] twice, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next 2 ch sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, end w/ sl st in 1st dc to join. Do not cut. Continue to the handle of the bag.
Eunice Summer Bag Handle
1st Handle
Row 1: Ch 3, *sk next ch sp, dc in next st, ch 1, (consider ch 3 and dc as 1st dc2tog), rep * 8 times more, sk next ch sp, dc2tog. [8 dc and 2 dc2tog]
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, *sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, rep * 6 times more, sk next ch sp, dc2tog.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, *sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, rep * 4 times more, sk next ch sp, dc2tog.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn, *sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, rep * twice, sk next ch sp, dc2tog.
Row 5: Ch 4, turn, *sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, rep * twice, sk next ch sp, dc in last dc2tog.
Row 6-8: Ch 4, turn, *sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, rep * twice, sk next ch sp, dc in last dc. [ 4 dc ]
Row 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch sp, dc in last dc. [6 dc]
Row 10-14: Rep Row 9. Fasten off.
2nd Handle
In Round 21 of the bag, sk next 3 sts from 1st handle, attach yarn in next dc. Rep Row 1-14 of 1st handle. Attach both handles to each other using sl st.
3rd Handle
In Round 21 of the bag, sk 11 sts from 2nd handle, attach yarn in next dc as shown in the photo. Rep Row 1-14 of 1st handle.
4th Handle
In Round 21 of the bag, sk 3 sts from the 3rd handle, attach yarn in next dc. Rep Row 1-14 of the 2nd handle.
Fasten Off.