Introducing the Enjella Bag: a functional, beautiful bag. This bag is made of two panels, where each panel starts as a spiral, and is then squared off. The bag uses textural crochet stitches: popcorns, back and front post trebles, and back loop stitches to created added interest in surface texture and in the making. The two panels, when completed, are crocheted together to make the bag, and then a simple drop-in lining is sewn and stitched to the bag opening. I wanted the design to be relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that also included a little challenge. The sample is worked in a dk yarn, although it would also be a good stashbusting project, suitable for an intermediate crocheter. There are two versions of the pattern, one using UK terminology, one using US terms.

Enjella Bag - Materials
Yarn: 3 x Scheepjes Soft Fun Denim (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) 50g/140m

Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook

Stitch markers

For the bag lining and strap:
1m lining material
0.5m of firm interfacing such as Vilene Vlieseline S80 Heavy Firm Sew In Interfacing
Magnetic fastener
Matching thread
1m x 3mm piping cord for the bag strap

Enjella Bag - Dimensions
Bag panel after blocking: 9 inches square
Tension is not critical for this project but it may affect the yarn quantities required