Crochet Zipped Bag

Crochet zipped bags are not just practical but also incredibly charming. They add a handmade touch to your everyday accessories while keeping your items secure and organized. The beauty of these bags lies in the intricate stitches and the customization options they offer. You can choose your favorite yarn colors, experiment with different patterns, and even add embellishments like buttons or tassels to make your zipped bag truly unique. Whether you use it as a stylish purse or a cute storage solution, a crochet zipped bag is sure to brighten up your day with its handmade coziness. So grab your hook and some yarn, and get ready to create your own adorable and functional accessory!

Size: 5 x 6 inches (13 x 16 cm)

Material: a thick thread, like that used to crochet bikinis or tops, color gray, hook 2 (US steel 4); a piece of fabric for lining, a 6" zip fastener in a appropriate color

Stitches :dc, sc, ch, Half Star Stitch

Half Star Stitch:

1. sc in 2nd ch and ea other ch, 3 ch, turn

2. yo, insert hk in 3rd ch, draw a lp, yo, insert hk in next sc, yo, draw a lp, yo, draw 5 lps, 1 ch, *insert hook in stitch just done, draw a lp, inser hk in next sc, yo, draw a lp, yo, draw 5 lps, 1 ch*; Repeat * to *, 1 ch, turn.

3.*sc in next ch sp*; Repeat * to *, 3 ch, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3.

Difficulty: medium (a medium experience in sewing is required, if you want the bag has a good appearance!)

Directions

Start with 36 ch.

1-57 Work in Half Star Stitch for 56 Rows (12 inches)

Make a sc border all around, making 3 sc in corners .

Fold the rectangles in two on the vertical side and sew 2 sides on back.

Linen the bag and sew the zip on the top, leaving the sc border free.

Make an edging on the top with two other rows of sk all around the top (in this way the zip will be hidden)

Ties

Join with a sc in a top corner, make a 35" long chain, sl st on the other corner on top, 1 ch, turn, sc on ea ch, join in first sc.

Fix all ends, block the bag.

N.B.

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read «sl st to <location>», where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course «an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>».
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.