Seeing Circles Bag
The perfect size to tote around your projects, this super circle bag can easily double up as a weekend shopper. It’s a wonderful first bigger project for beginners, too. By Vicki Roberts.
■ Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK (100% cotton, 100g/200m) 2 balls of Yarn A New Denim (02), 1 ball of Yarn B Pale Blue (05), 1 ball of Yarn C Peach (07)
■ 2 bag handles (28cm (11in) opening slot)
■ A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
TENSION
Each square measures 10cm (4in)
MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bag measures 30x30x10cm (12x12x4in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92
PALE BLUE SQUARE MAKE 15
With a 3.75mm hook and Yarn B, make a magic loop. Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 10tr in the loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [11 tr] Working in back loop only for next three rounds:
Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around. [22 tr]
Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 10 times. [33 tr]
Round 4 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 10 times. [44 tr]
Fasten off and weave in ends. Change to a 4mm hook, and join Yarn A to work the first of the following sts in the first tr:
Round 5 *Dc in each of next 8 sts, htr in next st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, htr in next st; repeat from * 3 more times, ss to first st to join. [12 sts on each side, ch-2 sp in each corner]
Round 6 Ch2 (counts as htr), htr in each st around, working (htr, ch2, htr) in each ch-2 corner sp.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
PEACH SQUARE MAKE 12
Using a 4mm hook and Yarn C, make a magic loop. Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 10tr in the loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [11 tr]
Round 2 Ch3, FPtr around ch-3 just worked, (tr in next st, FPtr around same st) 10 times. [11 tr, 11 FPtr]
Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, FPtr around next FPtr from Round 2, (2tr in next st, FPtr around next FPtr from Round 2) 10 times [22tr, 11 FPtr]
Round 4 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, tr in next st, FPtr around next FPtr from Round 3, (2tr in next st, tr in next st, FPtr around next FPtr from Round 3) 10 times. [33tr, 11 FPtr]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join Yarn A to work the first of the following sts in a FPtr st:
Round 5 *Dc in each of the next 8 sts, htr in next st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, htr in next st; repeat from * 3 times, ss to first st to join.
Round 6 Ch2 (counts as htr), htr in each st around, working (htr, ch2, htr) in each ch-2 corner sp.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TO MAKE UP
Block the squares to measurements. Arrange the squares according to the
Diagram (see page 94). Join all squares with Yarn A and a dc seam, working in the back loop only. Join each handle by working a row of htr along the top edge of the bag, inserting the hook into the stitch of the square and the slot on the bag handle at the same time before completing the stitch.
Boho Tribal Bag
Go for the tribal trend with this geo shoulder bag – the strap is long enough to work worn crossbody, too. Throw on over a clashing print for extra style points. By Charlotte Hawksworth.
■ Debbie Bliss, Cotton Denim DK (100% cotton, 100g/200m), 1 ball of each:
Yarn A Peach (07), Yarn B New Denim (02), Yarn C Pale Blue (05)
■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook
■ Stitch markers
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project
MEASUREMENTS
Bag measures 25cm (10in) diameter (point to point) with a 95cm (37 in) shoulder strap
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92
MEASUREMENTS
The Bag Panels are made using tapestry crochet and the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to place a marker in the first st of each round and move it up as you work. When changing colour mid-row, twist the ends of the two colours together. Pick up the new colour in the last yrh of the previous stitch. Carry the unused strands of yarn along the top of the sts.
The Bag Panels should be made using both the written pattern and the Chart (see page 94) for colourwork.
The first few rounds of the Panels are the most difficult as you are introducing new colours and increasing stitches. This gets easier as the pattern develops. BAG PANEL MAKE 2
Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Follow Chart for colour changes in Rounds 2-16. Repeat Chart 3 times in each round.
Round 2 2dc in each of next 6 sts. [12 sts]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (Dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (Dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [36 sts]
Round 7 (Dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [42 sts]
Round 8 (Dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [48 sts]
Round 9 (Dc in each of next 7 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [54 sts]
Round 10 (Dc in each of next 8 sts, 2dc in
next st, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [60 sts]
Round 11 (Dc in each of next 9 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 9 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [66 sts]
Round 12 (Dc in each of next 10 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 10 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [72 sts]
Round 13 (Dc in each of next 11 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [78 sts]
Round 14 (Dc in each of next 12 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 12 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [84 sts]
Round 15 (Dc in each of next 13 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 13 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [90 sts]
Round 16 (Dc in each of next 14 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 14 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [96 sts]
Round 17 (Dc in each of next 15 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 15 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [102 sts]
Round 18 (Dc in each of next 16 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 16 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [108 sts]
Round 19 (Dc in each of next 17 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 17 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [114 sts]
Round 20 (Dc in each of next 18 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 18 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [120 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SHOULDER STRAP
Using Yarn A, loosely chain 210 sts.
Row 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st across, turn. [210 sts]
Rows 2-6 Repeat Row 1 five more times. [210 sts]
Do not fasten off.
TO MAKE UP
Block each Panel to size before making up. Fold the Shoulder Strap in half and ss the two ends together to make a large loop. Make sure there are no twists in the loop. Place the join of the Shoulder Strap at one top corner of one of the Bag Panels, making sure the RS is facing you. Work a dc seam around 5 sides of the bag to join the panel and the strap. Do not fasten off. Surface crochet across the rows of the strap to the opposite edge to create a ridge similar to the seam on the opposite side of the Bag. Pin the second Bag Panel around the Shoulder Strap to mirror the first, making sure the RS is facing you. Work a dc seam around the same 5 sides of the Bag to connect the Panel to the rest of the bag. Do not fasten off.
Dc in each st around the Strap to where the Strap joins the Panel on the other side, ss across the surface crochet to opposite Strap edge and dc in each st around the opposite edge of the strap to where the strap joins the panel on the other side.
Fasten off and weave in ends.