This pattern will create a 15”x10” cross body bag. Pattern includes alpha pattern color charts for all letters of the English alphabet (capital and lowercase) as well as numbers 0-9 and several symbols.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL/SKILLS REQUIRED

Difficulty: Intermediate

You will need to know the following techniques:

• Color Change Reading a Crochet Graph
• Single Crochet Decrease
• Single Crochet Increase
• Whip Stitch (for attaching appliques)
• Back stitch (sewing)

GAUGE

19 stitches and 19 rows of single crochet using a 4.5 mm hook = 4”x4” swatch
10 stitches and 10 rows of single crochet using a 3.5mm hook = 1.5”x1.5” swatch

GENERAL NOTES

This pattern is the property of Aidan Wells. Do not modify, resell, distribute or share this pattern in any way Finished products created using the “Ransom Tote” pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.

YARN
You will need approximately 400 yards of weight 4 (worsted) yarn to create the main body of the bag.

To create the letter appliques, you will need weight 3 (DK) yarn in a variety of complimentary colors. Each individual letter requires approximately 8 yards.

If you do not have a variety of weight 3 scraps to use, an embroidery/cross stitch variety pack, such as the Lion Brand Bonbons, would work well for this project.

HOOKS
4.5 mm
3.5 mm

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry Needle
Sewing needle and thread
Scissors
Sewing pins
14-inch zipper in a color that matches your main yarn
¾ inch D-ring (x2)
1.5 inch lobster claw swivel clasp (x2)
Fabric to line inside of bag (optional)