The Leela Shoulder Bag – Crochet Pattern

I named this pattern after Leela, the lovely woman from my host family in Sri Lanka. She asked me one day if I could crochet a small shoulder bag for her—and I was immediately inspired. I designed this piece especially for her, keeping her style and needs in mind. I also felt it was the perfect time to create a pattern for those days when you’re heading out with friends and just want a cute little bag to match your outfit.

While many crochet bags share a similar look, I wanted this one to stand out. That’s why I chose the lemon peel stitch as the base — it adds a beautiful texture and a unique touch that I really love.

PATTERN FEATURES:

• Beginner-friendly: Clear instructions with helpful pictures and notes to guide you through each step.
• Unique textured look: Made with the lemon peel stitch, giving the bag a beautiful and eye-catching texture.
• Stylish & functional: The ideal size to carry your essentials while keeping your look cute and minimal.
• Customizable: Adjust the size to your liking for the perfect fit.
• Versatile yarn choices: Works well with most DK/light cotton yarns—experiment with colours and textures to make it your own.
• Quick & satisfying make: A fun project you can complete in just a few sessions.

This listing is a PDF DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN for the Leela Shoulder Bag, NOT a finished item. It is written in U.S. standard crochet terms.* (In English)

YARN AND MATERIALS:
This pattern works well with any cotton DK or light-weight yarn. You’ll need approximately 200 meters of yarn to complete the project.

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES:
Long Tail Foundation Chain
Double Crochet stitch: DC
Single Crochet stitch: SC
Back Loop Only: BLO
Slip stich: SL Set
Chain stitch: CH

DIFFICULTY:
Beginner to intermediate level. A great project to try out a fun textured stitch in a simple and manageable way.

This purchase includes 1 downloadable PDF version of the pattern with written instructions & step-by-step pictures. (In English)

© Marsombrero
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. This pattern may not be copied, resold or redistributed in any way. Nor may you sell any items produced using the instructions in this pattern.

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