Description
For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: Two 100g hanks of WYS Jacob Aran (100% Jacob Wool, 166m/182yds per 100g).
Metres:Â 240m.
Hook:Â 5mm.
Tension:Â 15 trebles and 12 rows in pattern to 10cm square over pattern using 5mm hook.
Measurements:Â 26cm x 33cm approximately.
Construction: Two pieces – main piece and strap, knitted flat in rows then folded in half with side seams joined to strap.
Techniques used: UK terms: Chain, double crochet and treble.
My design ideas and advice: A super simple crochet bag… my favourite kind of crochet!
I’ve always dreamt of designing a simple crochet bag to carry my knitting or crochet projects in and, when my Purl &Jane Yorkshire yarn, Skipton Swaledale, came back from the spinners in 2016, I knew it was the perfect yarn for this idea. It has a lovely robust texture, ideal for a hard-wearing bag.
Skipton Swaledale had limited availability and is now no longer available, but there are lots of other yarns to choose from – each bringing their own unique qualities to the finished piece.
I’ve since crocheted another in Jacob Aran, and even made a colourful version in Kilcarra Tweed. They’re quite addictive!
Click on the following links for my How To videos that may help with this pattern: Working a Chain.
