This Bag is made by working 2 circles in joined rounds to
create the Front and Back. The Sides are worked in rows
and attached to the circles seamlessly. A Short Strap is
worked separately in continuous rounds, forming a tube.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Diameter: 7½“

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Raffia (100% Cellulose Rayon; 3.5oz/100g,
131yds/120m)
• MC: 2166-05 Straw – 1 ball
Premier® Yarns ELLE By Me Aurelie (55% Polyester, 36%
Acrylic, 9% Metalized Polyester; 3.5oz/100g, 77yds/71m)
• CC: EL7001-01 Stardust – 1 ball
Hook: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) and US Size I-9 (5.5 mm), or size
needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 39” pearl bead purse strap, 2 -
key rings with swivel lobster claw clasps

GAUGE
Rnds 1-3 of Circle = 2½” in diameter with MC and smaller
hook
11 blo sc x 11 rows = 4” with MC and smaller hook
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain, single, half double and double crochet stitches.
• Magic Ring.
• Slip stitches.
• Slip stitch joining.
• Working through back loops of stitches.
• Working in joined and continuous rounds.