Moss Poppy Shoulder Bag by Joanita Theron

Moss Poppy Shoulder Bag

Crochet
January 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
1000 - 1295 yards (914 - 1184 m)
Lying flat – approx. width = 16 inches / 40 cm length 11 inches / 28 cm.
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Moss Poppy Crochet Shoulder Bag

Difficulty Level | Skills Required
Easy to Intermediate – Triangles require some concentration.
Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing.

You will need to know basic stitches like SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
Special stitches explained and provided in the instructions.

Materials
Hook – 3, 50 mm (E) & 4, 00 mm (G)
Scissors
Yarn needle
3 x 1 1/5 (3 cm) buttons

Yarn:
Moya Asili – 80% Cotton/20% Viscose Rayon (50 g / 170 m / 185 yards)
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light. (Label says 4 Ply light – but it matches DK; slightly thinner)

Approx 350 grams / 1190 meters / 1295 yards (7 balls)

Colors:
A – Tamarind (yellow blend)
B – Sycamore (light red blend)
C – Redwood (red blend)
D – Cypress (light green blend)
E – Forest (green blend)
F – Oak (natural blend)
G – Mahogany (maroon blend)

Yarn Substitute:
Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn (Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light Worsted), but you are not limited to this type of yarn. Any yarn can be used if you take into consideration your sizing for the project will differ.

Tension | Gauge
Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.
However COUNTING your stitches will ensure a true success of this project!

Size
Lying flat – approx. width = 16 inches / 40 cm length 11 inches / 28 cm.
Strap – approx. 39 inches / 99 cm in length

Remember – if you use/choose a different yarn weight/hook size your bag will be a different size!

Abbreviations: US Terminology

PATTERN SUPPORT
• Full pattern support is available from the Joanita Theron Designs Facebook Group or/and Joanita Theron Designs Ravelry Group.
• Please post a question in the group and remember to TAG me! I will assist as soon as possible or one of my members will gladly jump in to help!
• For questions relating to permission or usage email joanita@creativecrochetworkshop.com