By Knitting Department

Skill Level

Easy / Beginner friendly

Short Description

This crochet bag is the perfect mix of style and function, it has an oval base and soft, comfortable handles. It is ideal for beginners looking to create their first bag or experienced crocheters wanting a quick, satisfying project.

Kervoyal Beach Bag is a very simple bag made with granny stitches and worked in rounds. It has a practical closing system made out of two i-cords sewn inside. Handles are based on two long ovals with both long edges sewn together on most of their length, which makes them both comfortable and non-stretchy.

Materials

• 3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
• approx 400m (440 yards) / 250g of worsted yarn
  • I used Järbo Soft Cotton
  • the bag is done in 3 colours - each colour is approx 100m + 100m (110 yards) for handles
• safety pins (for sewing the handles in the correct place)

Gauge

10cm x 10cm in pattern:

5 clusters of 3 dc x 8 rows

Pattern Overview

Body: ****We will start by making a circle in granny stitches by increasing the stitch count in every round. Then we will work it without increases, which will define the bag’s length.

Handles: We’ll make two long ovals in a single crochet. Then we will sew the long edges, starting approximately 5 cm from one side and ending 5 cm before the other side. The handles will then be sewn into the sides of the bag. At the end, we will crochet two i-cords and sew them inside the bag on opposite sides.

Customization Options: You can alter the size of your bag by

• Adding more rounds to the circular base to increase the bag’s diameter.
• Working more rows on the body to extend the bag’s length.
• Adjusting the handles to make them longer or shorter

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Shorthand pattern (abbreviated instruction), diagram and photos, are after the detailed instructions.

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Measurements

Full length ≈ 51 cm / 20 inches

Handles ≈ 21 cm / 8,5 inches

Body length ≈ 34 cm / 13 inches

Width ≈ 32 cm / 12,5 inches

Remember that since the bag is made out of yarn it is quite elastic, and when it’s packed with things, the bag’s body will stretch down.

Abbreviation and terminology (US)

Detailed Instructions