I picked up this skein of Bernat Pop! in scarlet sizzle with no real plans, just cause it was pretty, I’m sure you can relate! I decided to create a bag using only this one skein. The color changes create a pleasing pattern for you, without any planning. I designed this bag to be sturdy but still lightweight. While there is some stretch (as with all yarn), it is minimal and therefore suited to a purse. I love projects that only require one skein of yarn and this one worked out so well!
Materials:
1 skein Bernat Pop! in Scarlet Sizzle
scissors, yarn needle
Pattern Notes:
Worked in the round. Beginning chains count as a stitch.
My finished bag dimensions were about 8″ wide and 9″ deep (with items inside). It’s about 2 ft tall with the strap extended. I’m just under 5′ 2″ and am able to wear it both on my shoulder and as a cross-body bag. If you are taller (and most people are!) making adjustments to lengthen the strap are easy and covered below.
Gauge:
4 DC X 2 rows = 1″ square
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Pattern:
1.10 DC in magic circle, join with slip stitch, pull tightly closed
2. Ch. 3 (all ch. 3s count as 1st DC), DC in same stitch, 2 DC in each around, join with a slip stitch (20 DC)
3. Ch. 3, DC in same, *{2 DC, DC 1} repeat around from *, join with a slip stitch (30 DC)
4. Ch. 3, DC in same, *{2 DC, DC 2} repeat around from *, join with a slip stitch (40 DC)
5. Ch. 3, DC in same, *{2 DC, DC 3} repeat around from *, join with a slip stitch (50 DC)
6. Ch. 6 (counts as 1 DC + 3 chains), {DC, skip 1, Ch. 3} (25 DC & 25 chain spaces)
7. *{Ch. 3, slip stitch to skipped DC from previous row (Creates bottom of the ‘V’), Ch. 3, slip stitch to top of DC} (completes the ‘V’ shape) repeat from * around until end of round (25 ‘V’s)
8. Ch. 6, back post DC to DC from previous round (first picture),*{Ch. 3, back post DC to DC from previous round}, repeat from * to end of round.
Slip stitch to 3rd chain from the Ch. 6 starting chain to finish the round.
9. *{Ch. 3, slip stitch to chain space from previous round. Ch. 3, slip stitch to top of DC from previous round}.
Repeat rounds 8 & 9 for a total of 17 sets, ending on a row like #8.
Here are some more pics of the ‘V’s as the pattern is worked:
A picture of the inside of the bag where you can easily see the back post stitches:
To Finish:
Ch. 4 *{2 DC in chain space from previous row, ch. 1} repeat from * to end of round, join with a slip stitch.
For the strap:
Slip stitch 4, Ch. 1, turn (so you start & finish your strap width on DC, not chain spaces)
*{SC 7, Ch. 1, turn} repeat as needed, until strap is long enough, or the yarn runs out.
Match up stitches so they’re straight and slip stitch into place on opposite side.
This is the actual tail I was left with! Since it was so close and everyone’s tension varies, just be aware.
Yarn stretches so if your strap is a bit shorter it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. If you’d prefer a longer strap, then you can shorten the width by a few stitches and then you’ll have more yarn to lengthen the strap with.
Sew on a button to one side. 1 1/8″ button size worked well for the chain spaces in the top row.
Hope you enjoy your crochet hobo bag, or gift it to a loved one!
