This adorable little bag is perfect for just the essentials - your phone, keys and a thin wallet.

The video tutorial will be added here (in progress).

Materials:

• 173 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Circulo Cotton Natural Maxcolor 4/6 - 104 Yards (84 Grams) of Black and 69 Yards (55 Grams) of Pumpkin
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Optional, Blank Canvas Crossbody Bag with Zipper - Zipper is across the front 2 1/4” down from the top of the bag. 1/4” wide rope strap. Laid flat, the bag measures 5 3/4” wide by 8 3/4” tall (8 1/2” usable space) with a 20” tall strap.
• Optional, Glue - I used Titebond Quick & Thick for Multi-Surface or Sewing Needle & Thread

Material Notes:
The Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 I used is a heavy worsted weight cotton yarn. Alternatively, I like WeCrochet Dishie and Queensland Coastal Cotton for my bags, though these are a lighter worsted weight cotton yarn. I am in the process of working another sample in the Dishie Yarn for the video tutorial. Originally, I thought I’d need to either size up on my crochet hook to meet gauge or add 4 - 8 stitches, but with the stretch of the yarn, it actually still worked out great following the pattern as is. My number one thing for picking a great 100% cotton yarn to work with is making sure it’s colorfast, which means the color is set so you don’t have to worry about the colors fading and bleeding, and I like to be able to wash my bags so colorfast is a must. All 3 of my recommendations here are colorfast.

Now, do you need to use a cotton yarn? Not at all! I love the durability and versatility of cotton yarn, but you can use your favorite worsted weight yarn from your stash. Keep in mind, cotton creates a more relaxed fabric, so if you opt for something like acrylic or wool, you’ll want to size up on your crochet hook.

My favorite way to work this stitch pattern is by using a variegated yarn as the background color and a coordinating color over top of it as the main color, but over the years, I’ve enjoyed working many samples in a single solid color as the back- ground color, or two solid colors to resemble stripes. The possibilities are endless!

Weaving in ends of a tough yarn, like cotton yarn, can be hard on the fingers. Sore thumbs and frustration can be a thing of the past by simply using jewelry pliers to carefully help pull the tapestry needle through the work.

You can find a cream and black Crossbody Bag options in my Yarn Crafts & Coffee shop, but you can also source bags like these, with or without the zipper, on Amazon and your local craft store in the aisle where Cricut or sublimation supplies can be found. Alternatively, you can sew your own lining.

Titebond Quick & Thick for Multi-Surface Glue is absolutely perfect for projects where you work with natural fibers. It does work with acrylic yarns as well, but it takes longer to hold. With cotton yarns, the glue adheres right away. This glue has no odor and is non-toxic. I used to sew in my linings, but now, I just use this glue and I haven’t had any issues with anything coming apart.

Time Spent:
Just over an hour and a half.

Crocheted Bag Measurements:

• Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6: 6 5/8” Wide by 10” Tall; 5 3/4” Tall before Zipper Opening + 2 1/4” Tall After Zipper Opening
• WeCrochet Dishie: 5 3/4” Wide

If you’re using the Blank Canvas Bag, with the stretch of the yarn, a range of width sizes does work. If your fabric is measuring a little smaller than the canvas bag, that’s actually ideal as it will stretch nicely to fit. If your fabric is measuring a little larger than the canvas bag, it is okay as long as it’s not excessive as you don’t want it to be very baggy around the canvas bag or bunch up when you go to attach the lining.

Gauge - Essential if Using Blank Canvas Bag:
Measured Flat Across a Row 3 Repeat over 16 Stitches Starting from the 1st SC/Left SC across to the 2nd DC/Right DC in Pattern:

• WeCrochet Dishie: 16 Stitches by 18 Rows = 4 3/8” Wide by 4” Tall
• Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6: 4 3/4” Wide by 4 1/8” Tall

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• SC - Single Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• FSC - Foundation Single Crochet

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