Encantada Crochet Bag by Sarah Hurwitz

Encantada Crochet Bag

Crochet
September 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 repeats = 4 inches
in single crochet (sc)
3.75 mm (F)
744 yards (680 m)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

SKILL LEVEL – Easy+

SIZE
Finished Circumference About 27 in. (68.5 cm)
Finished Height About 14 1/2 in. (37 cm)

MATERIALS
 Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton (Art. #761)
 178 Jade 2 balls (A)
 156 Mint 2 balls (B)
 or colors of your choice
 Lion Brand® crochet hook size F-5 (3.75 mm)
 Lion Brand® stitch markers
 Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle

GAUGE
21 sc + 17 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTES

  1. Bag is worked in one piece in continuous rnds (spiral).
  2. Base of Bag is worked with A only. Body of Bag is worked with A and B, changing color following Color Chart.
  3. To change yarn color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st. Proceed with new color. Do not fasten off old color. Carry color not in use under sts of current color.
  4. The drawstring is worked separately, then threaded through ch-3 eyelets and sewn to last rnd of Bag Base to make shoulder straps. A diagram is provided to help with the sewing!

There are 2 different color versions of this pattern