This is a robust bag designed for everyday use. It has reinforcement in the base and both the long and short handle. It has a button closure. A zip or snap closure can easily be substituted. Instructions are included for adding a lining.

The bottom is worked in the round in two pieces which are then joined with stabilizing in between, then stitches are picked up around the base to work the body in the round with side shaping.

The pattern uses one of the mosaic crochet techniques. It is worked with two rows per colour.
The pattern is 16 pages long and includes written instructions, photo tutorials and charts and the mosaic technique is fully explained - a great pattern to try out mosaic crochet !!

The long handle is worked separately and then attached along the inside to give a secure and decorative result. It can also be hidden inside the bag if the short handles are preferred.

Yarn:
2 x 100g balls Lion Brand cotton 24/7 (actual amount used: 140g)
1 x 50g ball Paintbox Cotton DK (actual amount used: 30g).
ANY DK OR WORSTED WEIGHT NON-STRETCHY YARN (E.G. COTTON) CAN BE USED

Extra materials needed:
3.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
20mm (3/4 in) button
Scrap smooth yarn in contrasting colour
4 stitch markers
100cm (39in) cord, 5mm (¼in) wide to reinforce long handle
Sheet of thin plastic, 28cm x 8cm (11in x 3in) to stabilise base (I used waste packaging from shopping)
OPTIONAL
70cm (28in) thin craft wire to reinforce short handle
Approx 22 x 32cm (8¾ x 12½in) fabric to line the sides of the bag. The bottom is a double layer of crochet and so does not need to be lined unless you prefer to.

Thanks to my wonderful testers ! Bree’s Crochet Boutique, Fiona Littlewood (fionalit) and Yellow Door and Co