Funky Fifties Bag by Happy in Red

Funky Fifties Bag

Crochet
August 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (dc)
3.5 mm (E)
930 - 1039 yards (850 - 950 m)
42 cm x 42 cm x 5 cm
US
Dutch English

Before you get started, make sure you read the entire PDF.

This pattern uses US crochet terms and the tutorial is in ENGLISH.

Finished bag measures (ca.): 42 cm wide x 42 cm high x 5 cm deep

This pattern includes:

  • A step by step crochet tutorial
  • A step by step tutorial to line the bag
  • Step by step instructions to assemble the bag

Suggested yarns: DK linen or linen-cotton combo
Yarn used in the example: Scheepjes Linen Soft

Colours used in the example:

Colour A: Scheepjes Linen Soft, colour 608 (2 balls)
Colour B: Scheepjes Linen Soft, colour 630 (4 balls)
Colour C: Scheepjes Linen Soft, colour 603 (1 ball)

Yarn hook: 3.5 mm (E)

For the strap you will need:
2 O-rings (diameter 30 mm)
1 buckle (30 mm wide)
1.5 meter of webbing/ bag strap (25 or 30 mm)

Lining for this bag is optional, a photo tutorial for lining this bag is included in the pattern.

  • For the lining, you need: 1/2 yard of medium weight cotton or canvas.
  • Magnetic snaps for closing

Level:
* Beginners/ intermediate