Summer Escape Bag by Kathy Olivarez

Summer Escape Bag

Crochet
July 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in 5 rows of 5 sc
4.25 mm (G)
6.5 mm (K)
325 - 350 yards (297 - 320 m)
US
English
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This crochet pattern makes a cute summer crossbody bag that looks so urban chic! The body of this lined bag is done with extended double crochet in a granny stitch style and the easily made drawstring doubles as the crossbody strap. The yarn used for this project is Omega Sinfonia, a size 3 mercerized cotton. It is available at www.creativeyarnsource.com and in several other online shops. Hobby Lobby also carries a limited selection of colors. The bag can be made in a solid version and a striped version.

Finished Measurements: 10” high, 10 ½” wide. The base is 7” wide and 3 ½” deep.

Materials:
Omega Sinfonia, sport weight, mercerized cotton yarn, (3.5 oz/218 yds/100 g per skein)
Size G/4.25mm crochet hook
Size K/6.5mm crochet hook
Lining fabric