Crochet Chunky Shoulder Bag Pattern Where Fashion Meets function

Materials:

• Medium size acrylic yarn
• 6 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• fpsc: front post single crochet

Step by step Instructions

1. Foundation Chain:
   • Make a slip knot.
   • Create a foundation chain of 34 chains (or the desired length, in multiples of 2, around 27-29 cm).
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2. Base of the Bag:
   • Row 1: Starting from the 2nd loop from the hook, sc in each chain across. Mark the first sc. (34 sc)
   • Row 2: Continue to sc on the bottom side of the starting chain.
   • Total sc count at the end of the base is 68 (34 on each side).
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3. Create Rounds:
   • Join the last sc to the first sc with a sl st.
   • Round 1: Ch 1, sc into the same stitch. Continue sc around the base (68 sc).
   • Round 2: Repeat Round 1.
4. Start Body of the Bag:
   • Round 3: Chainless dc in each stitch around.
     • Chainless dc: Pull the loop longer, twist it, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 1 loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops to finish the dc.
   • Round 4: Start with a chainless dc, then work alternating front post double crochets and regular double crochets.
     • Front post double crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert hook around the post of the dc from the previous round, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.
   • Repeat this pattern until the body of the bag reaches the desired height (15-17 cm).
5. Handle of the Bag:
   • Determine the placement of the handles on each side (mark the positions on both sides of the bag).
   • Using the same dc pattern as the body, work the stitches between the marked positions.
   • Work back and forth to create the handle until it reaches the desired length (19-22 cm, or 15-18 rounds).
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6. Finish and Join Handles:
   • Once the handles are complete, join them on the opposite side by sewing with a yarn needle.
   • Hide the yarn ends inside the stitches to secure and tidy up the edges.

Final Touches:

If desired, add a lining to the bag or a magnetic clip for closure.

Notes:

• Ensure that multiple strands of yarn do not get tangled while working.
• Keep checking the alignment of stitches to maintain the texture and pattern.
• For any questions, feel free to contact Nikki through her Instagram or on the video's comment section.

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