Rut (from the Swedish words ruta or rutig) means “square”, “checkered”, or “grid”. In addition, it’s also a common female name in Sweden. This compact handbag is designed to hold all your essentials: keys, wallet, phone and more. Crocheted in sturdy jute, it offers a firm structure and enhanced durability, making it perfect for long-term use. Make it in elegant, understated natural tones for a timeless look, or go bold with a vibrant combination for an accessory that stands out and brightens up your outfit.

SIZE
One size 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Width: 8” / 20 cm.
Height: 7.5” / 19 cm. 

MATERIALS
Yarn: Judy by Hobbii (100% jute, 76–82 yds / 70–75 m – 50 g).
C1: 1 cone in the colourway 01 White.
C2: 2 cones in the colourway 08 Light Purple.

Or approx the following amounts of similar yarn: C1: 76 yds / 69 m. C2: 99 yds / 90 m.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Allhemp6 by Hemp for Knitting, 100% Natural Jute Tossa by Hooked Yarn or Somen by Hooked Yarn.

Hook: US E-4 / 3.5 mm. 

Notions: Zipper (7” / 18 cm, off-white), leather strap (1 cm wide x 39–43” / 100–110 cm long).

Optional: 2 snap hooks (32 x 12 mm), 2 rivets (7 x 8.5 mm).

GAUGE 
18 sts x 18 rows to 4” / 10 cm in St Patt, after blocking. 

NOTES 
The bag is worked back and forth as a wide checkered rectangle that measures 16” x 7.5” / 41 cm x 19 cm. It is worked in single crochet, creating the checkered pattern following the chart, carrying the yarn colour not in use across the top of the previous row and working stitches around the carried strand. Make sure not to pull the carried strand too tight. When the rectangle is finished, it is folded and sewn together to form the bag. 

To change the width of the bag, the foundation chain needs to be a multiple of 6 plus 1.