Now includes bonus square version of the motif, please note the square version is an annex and doesn’t contain the round by round photos. I recommend referring to the hexagon pdf to be familiar with the technique before attempting the square

The design:
Fractal Bloom Project Bag is a colourful interlocking floral design inspired by fractal art. Using 7 hexagons joined together this practical and stylish bag is perfect for every day use.

Instructions: Instructions are written in English, with round by round photos

Skill: Fractal Bloom is an intermediate level pattern.

Assumed knowledge:
It is assumed you have knowledge of basic crochet stitches in US terms and techniques including joining motifs.
The pattern works two colours concurrently

Materials needed:
Fractal Bloom was designed using 8ply/DK/weight 3 yarn. Meterage used was 360m/393yrds. 230m/251yrds/145yrds of the main colour and 130m/145yrds of contrast colour/s

The bag measures 38cm/14.9” across and 35cm/13.7” point to bottom edge (excluding handle) It could be made larger using 10ply/Aran/Worsted weight yarn (amount needed would vary)

4mm/G hook

Stitch markers x6

Wool/darning needle

A bag handle of your desired length with a claw hook either end

Gauge: rounds 1-9= 17cm
Recommended Hook size:
4-4.5 mm for 8ply
Or hook appropriate for your chosen yarn weight

Stitch abbreviations:
(American Terms)
MC: Main colour
CC: Contrast colour (you can have as many contrast colours are you like)
pm: Place marker
dc: Double crochet
sc: Single crochet
tr: Treble crochet
bl: Work the stitch in the back loop only e.g blsc
ch: chain
skp: Skip stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
ch-sp: Chain space
v st: dc1, ch1, dc1 in the same stitch

Can I line the bag? Yes you can, this isn’t my area of expertise so I have not included lining instructions but if I was lining I would do a patchwork hexagon lining using a finished crochet block as the template. This will allow the bag to expand better than if I just cut one large template after joining the bag

Can I make this in just one colour? Yes, but you will need to use two skeins of your chosen colour or work from each end of your skein

Can I use the block to make other things? Yes! You can use the block any which way you like. I have made a cushion with it as well for example

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