Tapestry Crochet Bag Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Tapestry crochet zigzag lines in shades of pink and tangerine make a colorful contrast with a deep berry background in this little shoulder bag, just large enough for a wallet and a set of keys. The bag is worked in tapestry crochet, a technique of using single crochet on a small hook to make a dense fabric that’s perfect for sturdy placemats, bags, hats, or containers.

Finished Size: 7″ (18 cm) wide and 8″ (20.5 cm) tall, with 48″ (122-cm) strap.
Yarn: Plymouth Fantasy Naturale (100% mercerized cotton; 140 yd [128 m]/100 g): #3794 dark red (MC), #6092 dark pink, #4548 peach, #7250 orange, 1 skein each.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 17 sts and 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in sc (tapestry crochet).
Hook: Size G/6 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; safety pin for marker; tassel maker (optional).
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Fall 2004