Bag “Sara” crochet pattern by Valentina Paskhina is a step-by-step PDF instruction to make an unique and beautiful raffia round bag.

Skill level: beginner/easy

Notes: Sara is made in 3 pieces: front & back sides worked in the round and the bottom of the bag worked flat, then assembled together.

Original yarn:

2.5 skeins of Ispie Rayon Raffia yarn, 250m (273yds) per 150g skein.

Alternative:
3 skeins of RA-RA RAFFIA Wool and the gang, 250m (273yds) per 100g skein.
9 skeins of Hamanaka Eco Andaria, 80m (88yds) per 40g skein.
6 skeins of Katia Raphia, 115m (126yds) per 50g skein.

Crochet hook
US size 6 / UK 8 (4mm) or change to
US size 4-E / UK 9 (3.5mm) if your gauge is too loose.

Notions:
2mm crochet hook,
1.7m (1.86 yd) of rigilene boning or thick fishing line.

This digital PDF provides you with the clear written directions, photo and video tutorials on every technique used.

Happy crocheting!