Crochet Colorful Bag With Long Strap
Crocheting a colorful bag with a long strap is such a fun and creative project to work on! With a rainbow of yarn colors to choose from, you can let your imagination run wild and create a one-of-a-kind accessory that will add a pop of color to any outfit. The long strap adds a touch of functionality, making it easy to carry your essentials with you wherever you go. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to hone your skills and showcase your unique style. So grab your hooks, pick out your favorite colors, and get ready to crochet a trendy and practical bag that's sure to turn heads and spark conversations!
Knitting instructions:
Bag size: 43 x 44 cm
You will need:
- 100 g each of blue and orange yarn, 50 g each of yellow, ecru, lilac, and green Boston yarn (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 55 m/50 g).
- Crochet hook No. 7.
- 3 belt buckles in the shape of a flower.
Serrated pattern: stitch number multiple of 12 + 7. Crochet according to the diagram.
Start with the stitches before the repeat, repeat the repeat stitches, finish with the stitches after the repeat. Complete once from the 1st to the 3rd row, then repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows.
Color alternating sequence: 2 rows each of green, ecru, lilac, yellow, orange, blue, repeat from *.
Gauge: 11 sts and 6.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Attention! The bag is crocheted as a single piece.
Work description: With green yarn, crochet a chain of 67 chain stitches + 1 turning chain and crochet in the serrated pattern according to the color sequence. After 37 cm = 24 rows from the beginning, skip 24 stitches at the right edge of the work. After 74 cm = 48 rows from the beginning, finish the work on the remaining 43 stitches.
Assembly: Start at the left upper serrated edge with green yarn and fill in the corner according to the pattern (green symbols on the diagram and pattern). Join the bag according to the pattern. For this, fold the starting edge in the middle (arrow A) in half and sew. Also, fold the left side edge in the middle (arrow B) in half and sew.
For the handles, with orange yarn, crochet a chain of 40 chain stitches and edge them with 2 rows of single crochet using orange and blue yarn. Sew the handles according to the markings. Slide a flower-shaped buckle onto each handle. Attach the third buckle to the middle of the bag as a button. For the loop, at the corresponding location on the opposite side, crochet a chain of 12 chain stitches with blue yarn, make 1 single crochet at the end next to the beginning of the loop, 12 single crochets on the chain, and 1 single crochet at the edge.
