Simple Stripes Single Crochet Bag

By CrochetNCrafts.

The simple stripes single crochet bag pattern is perfect for absolute crochet beginners. For those not comfortable making color changes, the bag can easily be worked up in a single color if desired.

This bag pattern is also a great option if you have leftover yarn that needs to be used up. I had lots of both colors, and thus, I chose to make three sets of stripes with the same color. But you can mix and match your yarns as much as you like in order to use up the smallest amounts of scraps.

Another bonus of this bag is that it is nice and sturdy. However, for even more durability, you can line it with a simple lining.

It’s stylish, making it great for anyone in need of a bag. The only thing is that it’s not all that big, but it’s super easy to increase the base of the bag to get the size that you need.

Simple Stripes Single Crochet Bag

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (Worsted Weight, #4; 100% Cotton; 340g/12oz; 556m/608yds) CA: Robin Egg , 1 ball. CB: Country Red, 1 ball (you only need a small amount of CB.)
• Crochet Hook: H 5.00mm
• Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements:

• Gauge: 14 sts = 4″.
• Finished Size (Laid Flat): 13.5″ wide by 11″ high not counting the handles.

Abbreviations:

Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Rep = Repeat
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes:

• Here is a tutorial on how to line a bag.
• Change to the new color at the last step in the last stitch made in the previous round.
• Carry unused yarn up at each round.

Pattern Instructions:

Rnd 1: With CA, ch 28, sc in 2nd ch from hook and into next 25 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working into free loops of starting chs, sc in free loops of next 25 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join with sl st in first sc. [56 sts]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in same st as join, * sc in next 25 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st*, 3 sc in next st; rep from * to * once; join with sl st in first sc. [64 sts]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, * 3 sc in next st, sc in next 27 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 in first sc. [72 sts]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into next st, * 3 sc in next st, sc in next 29 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 in first sc. [80 sts]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into next 2 sts, * 3 sc in next st, sc in next 31 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 in first sc. [88 sts]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into next 3 sts, * 3 sc in next st, sc in next 33 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 in first sc. [96 sts]

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. [96 sts]

Rnds 8-12: Continuing with CA, rep Rnd 7.

Rnd 13: With CB, rep Rnd 7.

Rnd 14: With CA, rep Rnd 7.

Rnd 15: With CB, rep Rnd 7.

Rnd 16: With CA, rep Rnd 7.

Rnd 17: With CB, rep Rnd 7.

Ends 18-23: With CA, rep Rnd 7.

Ends 24-45: Rep Rnds 13-23 2 more times.

Handles:

Lay the bag flat to place your markers for the handles. Count over 14 stitches on the sides of the bag and place stitch marker in 15th stitch. Counting the stitch markers, you should have 20 stitches marked off in the middle. Do the same on the other side. Stitch markers should align on each side of the bag. Do not crochet into the 20 stitches in the middle.

Rnd 51: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st up to marked st, * loosely ch 60 (or any number depending on how long or short you want the handles), sk the 20 sts marked off in the middle*, sc in next 28 sts; rep from * to * once; then sc in remaining sts; join with sl st in first sc. [56 sts and 120 chs]

Note: Work into the back bumps of the chs to keep things looking the same on both sides of the handle.

Rnd 52: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st and into each ch around; join with sl st in first sc. [176 sts]

Rnds 53-56: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten Off at last rnd. [176 sts]