Crocodile Stitch Handbag by Marie Hendley

Crocodile Stitch Handbag

Crochet
November 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Solid Crococdile st - 9 row repeat
3.5 mm (E)
480 - 500 yards (439 - 457 m)
One size
US
English
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This is a fun bag to make and is perfect for anyone or any occasion, as it can be worn on one shoulder or across the body.

The stitches look great in both solid and variegated yarns so the possibilities are endless.

The pattern is written in English and uses U.S terminology.

A basic knowledge of stitches is advised but instructions and photos for special stitches are included.

You can easily substitute the yarn in the pattern for another. If changing ply simply adjust your hook size accordingly. This will however affect the finished size.

Help will always be available via my facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/461963860294762

Materials:
130g of 4ply cotton
I used Hobbi 8/4, 50g / 170 Mtrs / 186 Yds
3.5mm Crochet hook
Press studs – optional
1 ½ Mtrs Ribbon or tape - optional
Lining - optional
Sewing needle

Finished Size:
Bag: Approximately 8 inches wide and 8 inches tall.
Strap: 1 ½ Mtrs long and 1 ¼ inches wide.

Abbreviations: US Terminology
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Rep = Repeat
Beg = Beginning
Sk = Skip
Sp = Space
Sc = Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Slst = Slip Stitch
Cs = Crocodile stitch