An elegant bag with simple lines. The pattern comes written in 3 sizes which can be mixed and matched to create your perfect bag
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This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF.

Difficulty:
Easy/Intermediate

Materials Needed:
3.25mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (bag body)
3mm hook (for handles, straps, and trim)
415 (525, 685) yds of #4 Lily Sugar n Cream Cotton Yarn in 2 colors of your choice (I used Jute, Denim Blue, Overcast, and Ecru.)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Snap or magnetic clasp for closure strap
Sewing needle and small amount of thread
4 5/8” Pewter Waves Metal Shank Buttons
2 yds 4.5mm cotton rope
(Optional) Sheet of plastic canvas for reinforcing bottom of bag
(Optional) Stitch markers

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
rsc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)

Additional Terms:
hdc in the 3rd loop = Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.
BLO = back loop only
prev = previous
st/sts = stitch/stitches

Gauge:
Bag body: 18 sc in 4”, 10 rounds give 2” of height
Handles: 20 sc in 4”

Measurements (excluding handles):
Small bag: 11” wide by 7 1/2” tall
Medium bag: 13” wide by 9 1/2” tall
Large bag: 15” wide by 11 1/2” tall

Additional Notes:
ch-1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
Use tight tension when working this bag. It will end up stiffer and more “formed”.