The Odette Bag is made from puff granny squares and is really fun and easy to make. This pretty puff stitch bag is inspired by the previously loved Elenza Bag and follows the same idea.

Notes:
This pattern uses US terminology
Skill Level: Intermediate
Square brackets indicate the pattern and the number of times it is repeated e.g. sc 1, inc x 6 means single crochet one stitch, increase in the next stitch. Repeat 6 times.
Rounded brackets ( ) indicate the number of stitches you should have after each round/row.
Altering the Size:
Each finished square measures approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm) across. The final bag size depends on how many rows you choose to work.

Materials:
Weight 4 (Medium/Worsted) acrylic yarn.
Choose something sturdy and thick with minimal stretch. You will need approximately 150 grams.
Hook: 5.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape.
You can use this pattern with any type of yarn with the recommended hook size.

Abbreviations:
mr – magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc - single crochet
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch:
Yarn over (YO), insert your hook into the designated space/stitch.
YO and pull up a loop.
Pull this loop up tall, making it the exact same height as your initial working loop.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 three more times into that very same space. You will now have 9 loops on your hook.
YO and carefully pull through all 9 loops at once.
YO and pull through the remaining loop
Chain 1 to completely close and lock the puff stitch.