Crochet Alternating Bag

Introducing the Crochet Alternating Bag, a stylish and versatile accessory that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. This unique bag is crafted using the art of crochet, a technique that involves creating intricate patterns with yarn and a crochet hook. What sets this bag apart is its alternating design, which combines different colors and stitches to create a visually stunning effect. Whether you're heading to the beach, going out for a night on the town, or simply running errands, the Crochet Alternating Bag is the perfect accessory to complete your look. Its versatility allows you to pair it with a variety of outfits, from casual jeans and a t-shirt to a chic dress and heels. No matter how you choose to style it, this bag is guaranteed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your ensemble.

Skill Level

• Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (2 colors) I worked off of 14oz balls and still had lots left over.
• Crochet Hook: H/8-5.00mm
• Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements

• Gauge: 2" over 7 sc sts.
• Finished Size: 11.75" wide by 12" high when laying flat. Bottom is 3.5" wide.

Abbreviations

• CA = Color A
• CB = Color B
• RS = Right Side
• WS = Wrong Side
• Blsc = Back Loop Single Crochet
• Blslst = Back Loop Slip Stitch
• Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
• Flhdc = Front Loop Half Double Crochet
• FO = Fasten Off
• Lp/Lps = Loop/Loops
• Rep = Repeat
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Sc2tog = Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together
• Sl St = Slip Stitch
• St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes

• Use the Tight Slip Stitch Join to keep a straight seam, or whatever other method you may have.
• All rounds are joined in both loops of first stitch made in round.
• Color changes are made after the joining slip stitch when working in the rounds. When working in rows for the handle, the color change is made at the last yarn over in last stitch in the row.
• If you experience difficulties making the first flhdc and blslst in each round, try wiggling the hook and keeping the stitches loose, but not too loose.
• The stitches are alternated with the half double crochet worked into the front loop only of the slip stitch, and the slip stitch is worked into the back loop only of the half double crochet.

Instructions

• Rnd 1: With CA, ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 21 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting chains, sc in free lps of next 21 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in same st as join, *sc in next 21 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st*, 3 sc in next st; rep from * to * once; join with sl st to first sc. (56 sts)
• Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 23 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 2 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (64 sts)
• Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next st, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 25 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 3 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (72 sts)


• Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 2 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 27 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 4 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (80 sts)
• Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 3 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 29 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 9 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 5 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (88 sts)
• Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 4 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 31 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 11 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 6 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (96 sts)
• Rnd 8: Ch 1, blsc in same st as join and in each st around; join with sl st to first blsc. (96 sts)
• Rnd 9: With CB, ch 1, flhdc in same st as join, blslst in next st, *flhdc in next st, blslst in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in both lps of first flhdc. (96 sts)
• Rnd 10: With CA, blslst in same st as join, flhdc in next st, *blslst in next st, flhdc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in both lps of first blslst.
• Rnds11-42: Rep rnds 9 & 10.


• Rnd 43: Continue with CA, ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc2tog. (80 sts)
• Rnds 44-45: With CA, ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. FO at last rnd.

Handle

• Note: Make the color change at last yarn over in last stitch of row. Fasten Off at end of each row after color change.
• Row 1: (WS) With CA, ch 81 (or any number you like), working into back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. (80 sts) Turn.
• Row 2: (RS) With CB, *sc in first st and into each st across.
• Row 3: With CA, rep row 2 from *.
• Row 4: With CB, rep row 2.
• Row 5: With CA, Leave a 6-8" tail for sewing and rep row 2 from *. Leave another 6-8" tail for sewing.
• Use tail ends to sew handle to bag as shown. The edge is tapered in a bit, making it great for a zipper.