Large Crochet crochet pattern

Difficulty:Beginner

Est. Time:13- 15 Hours

37 Steps

Additional Information:Final size: 51 cm wide x 36 cm deep. Strap opening: 25 cm. Skill level: Intermediate. Two identical panels are needed. The Fsc (Foundation Single Crochet) and EFsc (Extended Foundation Single Crochet) create a stretchy base: insert the hook into the 'V' created at the bottom of the previous stitch before working the final sc.

Materials

Colors

White

Pale Grey

Camel

Ganchillo / NeedleG/6 (US)

Scissors

Wool needle

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

MATERIALS & MEASUREMENTS: 4.00 mm hook. Medium weight yarn (#4). Color A (510m), B (170m), C (170m). Bag measures 51 cm wide by 36 cm deep. Make 2 panels.

Step 2

KEY ABBREVIATIONS: sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, dec = decrease. Fsc = Foundation Single Crochet.

Step 3

PANEL - R1 (Color A): Start with Fsc 55. This creates the base of the bag. Turn at the end of the row. (55 sts)

Step 4

R2-5 (Increases in A): R2: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (56). R3: sc 56. R4: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (57). R5: sc 57.

Step 5

R6-9 (Increases in A): R6: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (58). R7: sc 58. R8: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (59). R9: sc 59. Change to Color B.

Step 6

R10-12 (Increases in B): R10: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (60). R11: sc 60. R12: 2 sc in 1st st, sc to end, 2 sc in last st (62). Change to Color C.

Step 7

R13-16 (Increases C & B): R13 (C): sc 62. R14 (B): 2 sc in 1st st, sc to end, 2 sc in last st (64). R15 (B): sc 64. R16 (B): 2 sc in 1st st, sc to end, 2 sc in last st (66). Change to Color A.

Step 8

R17-20 (Increases in A): R17: sc 66. R18: 2 sc in 1st st, sc to end, 2 sc in last st (68). R19: sc 68. R20: 2 sc in 1st st, sc to end, 2 sc in last st (70).

Step 9

R21 (Extension 1): Turn, sc 70, then EFsc 5. (75 sts). The EFsc adds length and shapes the top of the strap. Turn.

Step 10

R22-24 (Increases & Extension): R22: sc to last st, 2 sc in last st (76). R23: sc 76, EFsc 5 (81). R24: sc to last st, 2 sc in last st (82).

Step 11

R25 (Major Extension): Turn, sc 82, then EFsc 38. This completes the longest extension for the strap. (120 sts).

Step 12

R26-28 (Straight A): Turn, sc 120 in each of the 3 rounds. This is a straight section of the panel. (120 sts).

Step 13

R29-32 (Short Rows Strap Base): R29-30: Turn, sc 82. R31-32: Turn, sc 77. This forms the beginning of the strap opening. Change to Color C.

Step 14

R33-36 (Decreases C): R33: sc 72. R34: dec, sc to end (71). R35: sc 71. R36: dec, sc to end (70).

Step 15

R37-40 (Decreases C): R37: sc 70. R38: dec, sc to end (69). R39: sc 69. R40: dec, sc to end (68).

Step 16

R41-45 (Straight C): R41: sc 68. R42: dec, sc to end (67). R43-45: sc 67. Change to Color B.

Step 17

R46-51 (Color Block B & A, Straight): R46-48 (B): sc 67. Change to Color A. R49-51 (A): sc 67.

Step 18

R52-61 (Color Block B & A, Straight): R52 (B): sc 67. Change to Color A. R53-60 (A): sc 67 (8 rows). R61 (B): sc 67. Change to Color C.

Step 19

R62-68 (Straight C & B): R62-64 (C): sc 67. Change to Color B. R65-68 (B): sc 67.

Step 20

R69-72 (Increases B): R69: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (68). R70: sc 68. R71: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (69). R72: sc 69. Change to Color A.

Step 21

R73-76 (Increases A): R73: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (70). R74: sc 70. R75: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (71). R76: sc 71.

Step 22

R77-78 (Increase A): R77: sc to end, 2 sc in last st (72). R78: sc 72. This completes the base increase.

Step 23

R79-82 (Extension 2 & Straight): R79: sc 72, EFsc 5 (77). R80: sc 77. R81: sc 77, EFsc 5 (82). R82: sc 82. Turn.

Step 24

R83 (Major Extension): sc 82, then EFsc 38. This creates the other long side of the strap. (120 sts).

Step 25

R84-86 (Straight A): Turn, sc 120 in each of the 3 rounds. This is the top of the panel. (120 sts).

Step 26

R87-91 (Decreases A): R87: dec, sc 80 (81). R88: sc 81. R89: dec, sc 73 (74). R90: sc 74. R91: dec, sc 68 (69).

Step 27

R92-93 (Decreases A): R92: dec, sc to end (68). R93: dec, sc to last 2 sts, dec (66). Change to Color C.

Step 28

R94-97 (Decreases C): R94: sc 66. R95: dec, sc to last 2 sts, dec (64). R96: sc 64. R97: dec, sc to last 2 sts, dec (62). Change to Color B.

Step 29

R98-100 (Decreases B): R98: sc 62. R99: dec, sc to last 2 sts, dec (60). R100: sc 60.

Step 30

R101-103 (Decreases B): R101: dec, sc to end (59). R102: sc 59. R103: dec, sc to end (58). Change to Color A.

Step 31

R104-109 (Close in A): R104: sc 58. R105: dec, sc to end (57). R106: sc 57. R107: dec, sc to end (56). R108: sc 56. R109: dec, sc to end (55). Finish and fasten off.

Step 32

MAKE THE SECOND PANEL: Repeat steps R1 through R109 to create the second panel exactly like the first one.

Step 33

FINAL DETAILS: Use the Surface Slip Stitch (PdS) with contrasting colors, Straight Stitch, or Cross Stitch to add decorative details of your choice on the surface of the panels.

Step 34

ASSEMBLY (Sides): With right sides facing, join the sides and bottom of the bag using sl st or sewing. Fasten off.

Step 35

JOIN STRAPS: Make sure the straps are not twisted. Join them on each individual side where the openings meet.

Step 36

OPENING BORDER: Work one round of sc evenly around the openings and the straps. Use dec to join the end of the short rows with the next row. Turn the bag right side out.

Step 37

STRAP REINFORCEMENT: To make the straps more resistant, use the Surface Slip Stitch (PdS) on each strap, working from the base of the strap on one side to the other.