If you’re looking for an adorable gift for a little Easter egg hunter or simply want a handbag that is soft and durable, look no further than this Spring Bag!
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Crocheted using simple stitches, this pattern is absolutely beginner friendly! You only need to know how to single crochet and double crochet. The size 5 bulky weight yarn and N (9.00 mm) crochet hook make easy and quick work of this project, which makes it perfect for last minute gift giving!
While I was strolling through Hobby Lobby one day, I spotted this yarn called Yarn Bee Cotton XXL. I didn’t intend to buy any yarn that day, but once I got my hands on this chunky cotton goodness, I had to have some. Have you ever seen cotton yarn in a size 5 bulky weight before? I hadn’t.
If you don’t have a Hobby Lobby near you or access to the bulky cotton yarn, you can simply use any brand size 5 bulky weight yarn that you wish.
After a lot of thought, I decided that I didn’t want to make washcloths with them because, to be honest, I have a ton of handmade washcloths. I just didn’t need any more. So as I thought about the beautiful spring colors that I bought, it dawned on me that I should make a sweet little bag for gathering brightly colored Easter eggs!
You can customize this pattern by changing the colors and/or ribbon that is threaded through the stitches. Even though this example is geared more towards the Easter holiday, you could certainly create a trendy handbag for an adult by putting your own design spin on this pattern.
All right…let’s get started!
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Spring Bag
Materials Used:
- 3 oz. of Yarn Bee Cotton XXL in Butter Cream – 3.5 oz/100 g – 50 yds/46 m
- 3 oz. of Yarn Bee Cotton XXL in White – 3.5 oz/100 g – 50 yds/46 m
- 2.5 oz. of Yarn Bee Cotton XXL in Lilac Hint – 3.5 oz/100 g – 50 yds/46 m Or any size 5 bulky weight yarn
- 52 inches of 5/8” (1.6 cm) ribbon
- N (9.00 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size Approximately:
9.5” Width x 11” Height
Gauge:
9 single crochet stitches and 11 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
Special Stitches:
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Abbreviations:
FC – foundation chain
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
BLO – back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
Notes:
- You will work in the BLO for only Round 1. No other rounds will be worked in BLO.
- This pattern is not continuously worked in the round. You will be slip stitching into the first sc (or dc) made of that round to finish off that round. Then chaining 1 or 2 according to the directions to move on to the next round.
- Do not turn your work throughout.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Instructions:
Using Butter Cream
FC: Ch 21
Round 1: Work in BLO across. In 2nd ch from hook, sc. Sc in next 18 chs. In last ch, work 4 sc. Working along the opposite edge of ch, sc in next 18 chs. In last ch, work 3 sc. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. {44 sc}
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, sc in every st around. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. {44 sc}
Round 3 – Round 10: Repeat Round 2
Note: Finish off after Round 10 if changing colors. If you are not changing colors, continue on to Round 11 without finishing off. Attach your new color in the same st you made the last sl st into.
Using White
Round 11 – Round 14: Repeat Round 2
Round 15: Ch 2, dc in same st ch 2 comes out of, dc in every st around. Sl st in 1st dc made of round. {44 dc}
Round 16 – Round 19: Repeat Round 2
Note: Finish off after Round 19 if changing colors. If you are not changing colors, continue on to Round 20 without finishing off. Attach your new color in the same st you made the last sl st into.
Using Lilac Hint
Round 20 – Round 25: Repeat Round 2
Round 26: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, sc in next 3 sts, ch 12, skip 12 sts, sc in next 10 sts, ch 12, skip 12 sts, sc in next 6 sts. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. {20 sc}
Round 27: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, sc in next 3 sts, work 12 sc in ch-12 space, sc in next 10 sts, work 12 sc in ch-12 space, sc in next 6 sts. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. {44 sc}
Round 28: Repeat Round 2
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Finishing
Attaching the ribbon
Cut an approximately 52” length of ribbon that has a width of 5/8”.
Lay your bag out flat with what you would prefer to be the front of the bag facing upward.
At the left edge of your bag, begin counting double crochets toward the center. In between the 11th and 12th dc, insert one end of your ribbon toward the interior of the bag. Leave several inches of the opposite end of the ribbon hanging without pulling the entire way through. This will be part of the bow. Pull the ribbon back out again between the 12th and 13th dc.
Skip 10 dc and insert your ribbon in between the next two dc. Pull the ribbon back out again on the other side of that dc.
After skipping 11 more dc, insert your ribbon again and bring it back out on the other side of that dc.
Skip 11 more dc, insert your ribbon again and bring it back out on the other side of that dc.
Finally, skip 9 dc, insert your ribbon and bring it back out on the other side of that dc.
Your two ends should both be sticking out of the same hole. Adjust your ribbon anywhere that it may have twisted or kinked. Make sure your two ends are of equal length. Do not cinch the bag with the ribbon. Leave it the same width as the bag itself. Tie a simple bow.
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