Larger Than Life Bag by Cecily Keim

Larger Than Life Bag

Crochet
February 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in single crochet (US)
5.0 mm (H)
1140 yards (1042 m)
22" wide, 4" deep, 14" high, not including strap
US
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This pattern is available for free: 0113_CM_CrochetBags_Relaunch_01.pdf

This colorful tote is a perfect example of the little things that can be tweaked in a project. This bag first appeared in the Spring 2007 issue in a DK-weight Merino yarn; mercerized cotton breathes new life into this updated design. Check out this fresh take on a wonderful tote.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 22” wide, 14” high and 4” deep, excluding strap.

Yarn from Interweave Crochet Spring 2020 Omega Sinfonia (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (100% mercerized cotton; 218 yd 200 m/ 3½ oz 100 g): #887 charcoal (MC), 2 balls; #837 dark magenta, #817 light teal, #816 teal, #809 green mist, #885 pale rose, #805 brick, #806 light gold, 1 ball each.

Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; 45” wide fabric, 1 1⁄8 yd length; sewing needle and coordinating thread; 18” zipper, 1.

Gauge 16 sc = 4”; block = 6½“ square.

For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online crochet glossary at https://www.interweave.com/interweave-crochet-glossary/.

NOTES

  • Each block motif consists of three colors: A for the center, B for the middle, and C for the outside.

  • Choose any color combination you like for each block, changing colors on Rounds 3 and 6.

For more information, see: https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-crochet-spring-2020-digital-edition.

From Interweave Crochet Spring 2007

block = 6 1/2” square

K1220 rusty red (MC) - 3 skeins
K1515 blue (CC) - 1 skein
K0000 white (CC) - 1 skein
K1520 lime green (CC) - 1 skein
K2370 apricot (CC) - 1 skein
K2260 purple (CC) - 1 skein
K1141 pink (CC) - 1 skein
K1125 rose (CC) - 1 skein

Also needed:
1 1/8 yd. of 45” wide fabric for lining
Matching thread
18” zipper
Sharp sewing needle
Yarn needle