Bags are one of my favorite things to crochet, and the colorway of this month’s crate inspired me to
create this wavy striped bag. It uses spike stitches to create the graduated, curved effect. My partner, who
has a degree in physics, took one look at the finished bag and said, “Hey, that looks like the graph of a
wave pulse!” After looking up pictures, I thought it was perfect to name the bag after a graph that looks
uncannily like the crochet spike stitch. This pattern involves very little sewing, as the side panels are
worked directly onto the front panels and everything is crocheted together. All you have to do is sew on
the straps. It’s a great opportunity to play with color, and this month’s yarns offer ample inspiration.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Notions:
Locking stitch markers (2)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Finished Size: Width: 8” (20 cm)
Height: 9.5” (24 cm)
Depth: 3” (7.5 cm)

Shown in Sprezzatura (A), Sfumato (B), Impasto (C),
Contraposto (D)

This pattern is featured in the November 2020 KnitCrate Membership Crate