Celtic braid bag by Carolina Speek

Celtic braid bag

Crochet
December 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
2.5 mm
206 - 410 yards (188 - 375 m)
the bag is 23 cm/9 inch high and the diameter is approx. 14.3 cm/ 5.6 inch.
both US and UK
Dutch English
This pattern is available for €4.50 EUR
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This bag with a beautiful Celtic braid design is a great pattern for intermediate crocheters! Made with the same technique as Mochila bags, you have to crochet this bag with 2 colors at the same time.

This crochet pattern includes detailed written instructions needed to make this bag. It’s written in English (US and UK terms) and in Dutch, has a diagram and useful tips & tricks. It also explains how to make a cord and tassels.

SIZE:
the bag is 23 cm/9 inch high and the diameter is approx. 14.3 cm/ 5.6 inch.

SKILL LEVEL:
intermediate (if you don’t know this technique then it is a difficult pattern)

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Hook US = C2, UK = 12, Dutch = 2.5 mm
Yarn: 4 ply/sport

  • 75 grams (off) white cotton yarn (= 188 meters / 206 yds)
  • 150 grams green cotton yarn (=375 meters / 410 yds)

STITCHES:
US: Magic Ring, Single crochet and Slipstitch
UK: Magic Ring, Double crochet and Slipstitch
Dutch: Magische Ring, Vaste en Halve Vaste