The #Ravellenics2021: Summer of Crafting was on when I decided on taking up this personal challenge of not only make a round cross body bag for myself, but also write and release the pattern within the stated timeframe. And God knows how hard I have worked!!
Happy that I achieved my personal goal but happier because I was also able to add two more patterns in that time frame to the #Ravellenics2021. Although written patterns for both are still under testing stage. Glad to say like everybody else who participated I also got earmarked! Feels so good to be part of something bigger than self.
So in love with the bright orange colour yarn used here to create marigold like beauty! Don’t go on looks alone; this super trendy bag is much easier to make and is totally workable in a day.
The pattern is available in instant download pdf format on the following links. It includes written pattern with photo tutorial and video tutorial link for working important stitches and transition . Click on the respective link below to get the pattern in pdf format-
Here is the Youtube link to the stitch pattern and transition for the marigold bag.
Overview
- First we work two circles separately
- Then we join both the circles stitch by stitch leaving space for bag opening.
- We give an edge to the round bag at the opening.
- Then at last we work the strap and join it to the body of the bag.
- Our marigold circle bag is now complete.
Instructions
Gauge information
Difficulty level – Beginner
The pattern is written using US crochet stitch terminology. Here hook size 4 mm (US G/6 or UK 8) is used. The tension is 22 single crochet x 30 rows = 10 cm/4” in width and 10 cm/4” height. The bag measures around 20 cm in diameter. Strap measures about 110 cm.
To make this bag you will need following material
- Worsted weight yarn- 150g
- Hook- 4mm
- Scissors
- Markers to mark important stitches
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Symbols for reading the pattern instructions–
- SL ST= Slip stitch
- ST= Stitch
- YO= Yarn over
- CH= chain stitch
- SC= Single crochet in stitch
- DC= Double crochet in stitch
- Popcorn ST = Work 5 DC into same ST, drop the loop on hook and insert hook into the top of the first DC made, now grab the dropped loop with help of hook and pull through the stitch already on your hook. 1 popcorn ST made.
Crochet chart
Making this bag becomes a cake walk with the crochet chart included in the pattern. It is colour coded making it easier to work each next round.
Here the chart is blurred for reasons best known. 😉
Step by step pattern instructions
We will be working in the round without turning back and forth. The instructions are illustrated with step by step photo tutorial. There is link to video tutorial as well to work the special stitches and transition from one segment to the next.
Love this pattern and want to make one for your loved ones or self, click on the respective link to get the pdf pattern download from Ravelry or Lovecrafts or Etsy.
Happy crocheting!!
