I was in need of a sturdy bag to use for work. It needed to be durable enough to hold some water bottles, snacks, and miscellaneous work and woman necessities. This stuff can get a bit heavy and I’ve blown out two store bought bags already. I put a hole in one after just a few days. The other lasted about two weeks before I broke the strap. I decided the only way to get something sturdy enough was to just make it myself. This bag is perfect. It’s not huge so I can sling it over my shoulder, but it’s big enough to hold all my work junk without falling apart.

This pattern is extremely versatile and also beginner friendly. It can be made in any color combo or solid color you want. It can also easily be adjusted to make it any size you would like. This pattern is made holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together to make it a little more heavy duty. You could just as easily opt to make it with only one strand for a lighter feel if that better suits you. The guage also doesn’t really matter for this pattern. Just keep your stitches the same size. You can also add a button or zipper if you desire. That being said, I’m going to give you the pattern for my bag, but please adjust it any way you want. Now let’s get to it.

For this pattern you will need 2 balls each of Red Heart Super Saver solids in any two colors you choose. I used 2 balls of red and 2 of black. You will have a good bit of yarn leftover but you need the extra ball of each color for the top border.

I made my bag using a size I hook to achieve a tighter sturdier stitch. You can use any size to get the look and feel you desire. (I will warn you, my way is hard on the hands.)

Pattern Notes:
Entire pattern is made holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together.

The base is worked in a continuous round of HDC. I recommend having a stitch marker handy for this part. When you begin working the body of the bag, you will be turning you work every round.

Material needed:

Hook: I-5.5mm

Yarn needle

Yarn:
2balls Color A: red heart super saver solids in red
2 balls Color B: red heart super saver solids in black

Stitches:
Ch-chain
Sl st- slip stitch
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet

Abbreviation:
BLO-back loops only. (Only insert your hook into the loop on the back or outside of the stitch in the previous row instead of under both loops.)

Pattern:
Holding Color A and Color B in your hook Ch 30.

Round 1:
HDC in 2nd Ch from hook. HDC to last ch. In last ch work 5 hdc. Continuing down unfinished side, work 1 hdc in each ch. Work 4 hdc in same ch as 1st hdc. Mark with stitch marker. DO NOT JOIN OR TURN.

Round 2:
Hdc in each hdc around. Mark last stitch. Do NOT JOIN OR TURN.

Round 3:
Hdc in BLO of each hdc around. Mark last st DO NOT JOIN OR TURN

Round 4:
Hdc in each hdc around. Mark last st DO NOT JOIN OR TURN.

Round 5:
Hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. DO NOT TURN.

Round 6:
Ch 3. DC in next stitch and around. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 1. TURN

(you will be joining and turning your work after each round from this point on.)

Round 7:
SC in each DC around. Join in 1st SC. Turn.

Round 8-20 (or until desired size):
Repeat rounds 6 & 7 ending with round 7. Fasten off.

Round 21:
Holding 2 strands of color A join in 1st SC facing inside of bag (as if you had turned your work after round 20). Ch 3. DC in each SC around. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 1. Turn.

Round 22:
SC in each DC around. Join to 1st SC. Fasten off.

Round 23:
Holding 2 strands of color B: join in 1st SC facing outside of bag (as if you did not turn your work after round 22). SC in each SC around. Join to 1st SC. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Handles (Make 2)
Holding color A and color B on the hook, ch 50.

Row 1:
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (Work each hdc under top loop and back bump so there are no gaps). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew handles onto inside of bag. Weave in any loose ends. Enjoy your bag! :)