Ingredients
- Patons® Classic Wool, 100 g / 3.5 oz per ball, in 4 colors
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Awl with a 4 mm diameter
- Tapestry needle
Instructions
- Make the granny squares. Using MC, begin with a ring and work the rounds as specified in the complete pattern. Make 12 squares in total.
- Crochet the three pieces. For Piece A, chain 46 (ch 46), then work single crochet (sc) rows until the piece measures 12 inches. Repeat for two more pieces, using Contrasts B and C as directed.
- Work the handle-gusset. Chain and work single crochet until the strip measures 95 inches. Follow the full pattern for the starting chain and any turning instructions, which are not provided here.
- Prepare the pieces for felting. Cut the pieces as directed in the complete pattern. Check the cutting layout before making any cuts; an incorrect cut can change how the pieces fit together.
- Add the motif borders. Join MC around each square and triangle motif as instructed. Keep your tension even so the borders and edges are consistent for seaming.
- Assemble the bag. Sew the squares together according to the pattern layout, then attach the handle-gusset. Use the tapestry needle and secure the seams carefully, especially where the handle joins the bag body.
- Felt and shape the bag. Wash the assembled pieces as described in the full pattern. Check the bag as it felts, then shape it to the intended form and leave it to dry fully.
- Finish and check the seams. Once dry, inspect the seams and handle attachment. Weave in any remaining ends securely without pulling the fabric out of shape.
Notes
This project is best suited to someone comfortable with basic stitches or willing to follow construction instructions carefully. No reliable completion time is provided; it will depend on your pace and the time needed to felt and dry the bag.
