The Hopeless Romantic Bag is the perfect size for hitting the beach, taking the kids somewhere or even just having a bigger purse. The front panel is worked in the style of mosaic overlay, and there are 2 charts included for color work. Each row is cut before beginning again on the right, and I have included a photo tutorial on how to line the bag with fabric so you don’t have to worry about weaving a million ends in. There is also instructions on installing a metallic snap and additional hardware for the handles. The back of this piece is worked back and forth in the Alpine stitch, and the bottom is made flat.

Pattern assumes you can read graphs, understand mosaic crochet and know how to do invisible color changes.

This Crochet Pattern Includes:
-2 Graphs for color changes for “Love”
-Photo Tutorials for sewing, metallic clasp installation, assembly
-Written Instructions

This crochet pattern cannot be copied, distributed, or sold in part or in whole, but you can sell your finished product. Credit is greatly appreciated for finished product sales :)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Finished Product Size: 13” X 15”
Flat Bottom Size: ~12” X 3.5”
Handle Length: 21”, Can be adjusted

Gauge: 16 SC x 16 Rows worked in BLO= 4” X 4”

-Materials:
-Crochet:
-For Ombré Crochet “Love”:
-1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in “Aran”
-1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver Ombré in “Anemone”
-For Buffalo Check “Love”
-1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in “Aran”
-0.5 Skein Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids in
“Burgundy”
-0.5 Skein Red Heart Super Saver in “Hot Red”
-0.25 Skein Lion Brand Pound of Love in “Black”
-5.5 mm Crochet Hook
-Scissors
-Stitch Markers
-Tapestry Needle, for weaving in a couple ends
-Hardware:
-Dritz Magnetic Snaps, or any brand
-2 Small Pieces of Cardboard, about 2”x2” each
-2 D Rings
-2 Swivel Hooks with D Rings
-Lining:
-x2 Fat Quarters, or X2 Pieces of fabric measuring 16”X
13.5”
-Rotary Cutter or Scissors
-Cutting Mat & Clear Cutting Ruler
-Iron
-Sewing Clips or Pins
-Sewing Machine or Hand Sewing Equipment
-Seam Gauge
-Fabric Pen or Chalk
-Thread Matching the Purse
-Thread Matching the Lining (can be the same as the purse)
-Needle for Attaching the Line by Hand
-Optional: “Handmade with Love” tags or other tags
-Stitches- St(s)
-SM- Stitch Marker
-Ch- Chain
-SC- Single Crochet
-ES- edge stitch: insert hook into both front and back loops
of the st and pull up slip knot. Ch 1. Insert hook again
into same st, pull up a loop. Pull working yarn through
both loops on hook. (Simple explanation: Attach to
first st with a sc into both loops)
-BLO- Back Loop Only
-FLO- Front Loop Only
-DC- Double Crochet
-FPDC- Front Post Double Crochet

-Pattern Notes-
-Pattern is written in American terms
-Turning ch does not count as st (back of bag)
-What I mean (ex):
-DC 3: DC into next 3 sts.
-3 DC: Work 3 DC in the same st.
-Front of bag: Worked as mosaic crochet, there are no
turning ch. Cut yarn at the end of each row and begin
again on the right side for each consecutive row.
-Color work is not overlay, but is worked in BLO. The color
changes are carried along the WS.
-All SC are working in BLO, all DC are worked into the FLO
of 2 rows down.