This pattern is no longer available as a free pattern. The new and expanded pattern can be found here, and contains some new variations, and photography by Jared Flood.

This crocheted bag is our interpretation of a straw bag Kit used for years—the bag is, sadly, no more, but Kit’s sketch survived. When we felt the dry, crisp hand of Rowan’s Creative Linen, we knew it was time to add some dimension to the old sketch, and this bag is the result.

At 16” tall and 9” in diameter, it’s perfect as a purse or small tote. Crocheted firmly throughout, the bag is sturdy, yet also quite soft and flexible–we’ve even been known to rest our heads on it while lounging on a picnic blanket. And when the bag hangs from your shoulder, the straps cinch it tightly closed to keep your contents inside.

FINISHED SIZE
9” diameter x 16” tall; straps adjustable.

YARN
4 skeins Rowan Creative Linen (219 yds/200m each). Shown in color 635 Stormy.
Or approx. 850 yds of an equivalent worsted-weight plant fiber yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US E (3.5mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
US F (3.75mm) crochet hook, or one size larger than gauge size.
Locking markers.
Blunt darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 23 sc/26 rounds = 4” on smaller hook.