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Simple Crochet Gift Bag

This simple bag is very useful for Mothers Day, Easter or just general gift giving. Make in any
yarn to suit your needs. This pattern is suitable for a beginner with a little experience.
Samples photographed here were made using Rowan Calmer, with a 5mm hook. All
directions are given in UK crochet terms.

Skills Used:
Double Crochet
DC 3 tog
Working in rounds

Tension:
Not critical for this project
Using a DK yarn will make a smaller bag.

Yarn:
Instructions given for aran weight yarn,
any yarn may be used with suitable size
hook.

Notions:
5mm hook

Pattern starts here:
Chain 17
Row 1: DC into 2

nd

chain from hook, DC to end. Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, DC into 2

nd

chain from hook, DC to end. Turn

Rows 3, 4, 5: Repeat row 2. At end of row 5 do not turn work
Row 6: Ch 1, turn work 90° clockwise, work 5 DC along edge,
Ch1, turn work 90° clockwise, work 15 DC. Ch1, turn work 90° clockwise,
work 5 DC, Ch1, turn work 90° clockwise. Work 15 DC. Mark 15

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DC with a

locking stitch marker. Base of bag made.
From this point you will work in a spiral, at the end of each round, do not turn
work, do not join with a slip stitch and do not work chains unless directed to
do so in the pattern.
Next round: Starting at the marked stitch, DC 3 tog, work 3 DC, DC 3 tog,
work 13 DC, Dc 3 tog, work 3 DC, DC 3 tog, DC to marker, Work DC into
marked stitch, place marker in this new stitch and continue in a spiral until
work measure 9cm in length from base. (NB: Remember to move marker at
end of each round to mark each round).
Make bag handles:
Starting at marked stitch, work 9 DC, Ch 8, skip 8 DC, DC into 9

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DC. Work 8

DC, chain 8, skip next 8 DC, DC into 9

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DC. DC to marker.

Work a further 3 rounds, working DC into each chain space made on Ch 8.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends and block if required.
A piece of card may be placed in the bottom of the bag to make it sturdier.