Taupe Bag crochet pattern

K and J Dolls

Pattern designed by Sayjai of K and J Dolls

Materials:
I have used:
1) 8.00 mm hook (US = L, UK = 0) for bag
2) 4.00 mm hook (US = G, UK = 8) for handle
3) Chunky yarn 400 gm
4) Tapestry needle
5) One Plastic Canvas size 13" x 10.5"

Gauge: Size 8.00 mm hook: 11 sc = 4”

Size: Bottom of the bag is 15.5” x 4.5” and 12.5” high.
Handle 19”

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sl = slip
pc = popcorn stitch
dc = double crochet

Popcorn Stitch = 5 dc in same st, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of group, pull dropped loop through st.

Bottom:

Working in rows. Use 8.00 mm hook.

Row 1: Ch 12, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 10 chs, turn. (11)

Row 2-40: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 41: Ch 1, sc in each st across, working in ends of rows; sc in end of row 40, sc in next 39 rows, working on opposite side of row 1; sc in next 11 sts, working in ends of rows; sc in next 40 rows, sl st in first st, fasten off.

Cut Plastic canvas and sew them to bottom of bag (I used 2 layers of plastic canvas).

Bag:

Working in rows. Use 8.00 mm hook. (Diagram follows below)

Row 1: Ch 107, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (106)

Row 2-7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in sc in next 8 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 16 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 8 sts, turn. (106)

Row 9-13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in next 26 sts, pc, sc in next 52 sts, pc, sc in next 26 sts, turn.

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 28 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, turn.

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next 16 sts, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next 8 sts, turn.

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 20: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 7 sts, turn.

Row 21: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 5sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 12 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 5sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 6 sts, turn.

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 24: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 13 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 7 sts, turn.

Row 25: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 26: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next 16 sts, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 15 sts, pc, sc in next 8 sts, turn.

Row 27: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 28: Ch 1, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 28 sts, pc, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next st, pc, sc in next 4 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, turn.

Row 29: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 30: Ch 1, sc in next 26 sts, pc, sc in next 52 sts, pc, sc in next 26 sts, turn.

Row 31-35: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 36: Ch 1, sc in sc in next 8 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 16 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 5 sts, pc, sc in next 14 sts, pc, sc in next 8 sts, turn. (106)

Row 37-45: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 46: Ch 1, sc in each st across, fasten off.

Sew chain stitch around the squares.

Sew side of bag together.

Handle:

Working in rows. Use 4.00 mm hook.

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 4 chs, turn. (4)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn. (6)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, turn. (8)
Row 4-98: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (or make as long as you like)
Row 99: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, turn. (6)
Row 100: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, fasten off. (4)

Sew side of handle together but leave 8 rows at both ends free, see picture.

Finishing:

Sew bag to the bottom, use piece of yarns to keep them in right place.

Pin handle on bag and sew.

Make 2 strings on both side of bag, see picture. How to make these 2 tassels is described in a new blog post.

Copyright 2011 Sayjai of K and J Dolls. All rights reserved. This is a free pattern. You are not allowed to sell this pattern. You are not allowed to distribute or publish this pattern in any form. You are not allowed to alter this pattern in any way. This pattern is provided to you freely for personal use only.

I got a few questions about this pattern and posted the answers in a separate blogpost.

This original pattern is available on the blog of K and J Dolls: http://kandjdolls.blogspot.com/

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23 comments

evinnesesiFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM
süperrrrrrrrrrrr :)))
Doris SturmFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:29 PM
This bag looks amazing and a lot of work, but sooooo worth it! Thanks so much for sharing your pattern with us!
AmigurumiwomanMarch 2, 2011 at 7:33 AM
The bag is lovely. Thank You for the pattern.
MarleenMarch 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Wow, never have seen a bag crochet like this, love it!
DiMarch 8, 2011 at 4:05 AM
What does it mean to "sew chain stitch around the squares?" Which squares? I guess I'm missing something. I'm wanting to try to make this out of plarn.
Angela @ Off the HookMarch 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM
This bag is awesome! Thanks for generously sharing your pattern.
SayjaiMarch 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM
To jbqcoaching:

The squares are the diamonds on the bag. There are three diamonds on each side(See diagram). Sew chain stitchs around them to make them in better diamonds shape.
liciaMay 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM
thanks for pattern!it's so beautiful
hannahMay 11, 2011 at 3:41 PM
What a beautiful purse! I'm very excited to make this, I bought all my supplies yesterday. I'm not extremely advanced, so I'm a little bit confused by the instructions for the "Bottom" portion, specifically the underlined portion. How do you mean by "working in ends of rows"? I understand the next line to sc down the piece - basically I think it's the generic idea that we are making a sc seam around the entire piece.

Thanks!
SayjaiMay 11, 2011 at 4:53 PM
To Hannah:

Yes, row 41 is making sc around the bottom piece.
TypstattingMay 14, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Gorgeous bag and thanks for sharing the pattern!
SewbeadOctober 11, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Wow-beautiful bag! Not very often that I see a crochet pattern that I get excited to make asap. Thank you!
AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:18 AM
You make 2 pieces of the bag, then sew them together, correct?
SayjaiFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:54 AM
No, I made one piece, folded it and sewn on one side.
AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Ah. I should also let you know your grid was off. Row 36 has 8 popcorn stitches, but you only marked2 (not 4) on the chart. :)
FaddictJuly 26, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Hi thx for this, I'm making it up and just wondered how the bag was 'shaped' at the end to get the smaller top than bottom as the whole thing crochets up as an equal sided rectangle?? Thx
lovestitchSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Wonderful pattern!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! :)
EveDecember 2, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Merci pour ce patron ! :)
iyutJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:45 PM
You've made it only one piece,folded it and sewn on one side. And then how the back side looks like? Is it using popcorn stitches too or not? Thank you ☺
SayjaiJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:49 AM
To iyut:

Front and Back sides look the same.
Carlos Augusto LozanoMarch 25, 2013 at 2:29 AM
at the end of the "bag" section you said "sew chain around the squares" what do you mean by that?????? I would really like to know..:D
AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Thank you SO much for the pattern! Very cool!
NannyDecember 13, 2015 at 3:27 PM
Un bolso realmente maravilloso.
Me recuerda a uno que tuvo mi madre, que estaba hecho como de cuerda.
Gracias!

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