FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL
So, after a few free patterns that had nothing to do with bags, I am going back to this favorite accessory of mine. In a basic structure, within a smaller version that works great for long walks and sporty looks.
The Cotone Mini Bag is an easy crochet project, with basic stitches and few finishing steps, to be completed in little time. And with a nice construction, which makes it perfect to be carried as a useful crossbody.
This free pattern includes single crochets and slip stitches, which are part of the weaving essentials, perfect for beginners. But in case you have no experience in crochet at all, you can watch my Crocheting from Scratch video first, if you feel you need to practice a little before diving into a more specific task.
The project has simple increases too, and only basic sewing to attach the finishing pieces. Not complicated at all, making it a super fun diy experience.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
Invisible join
It is used to get a cleaner end of round. Finish last st of the rnd, cut the yarn leaving a 4”/10 cm tail and pull the yarn through the loop. With tapestry needle, insert in the first st of the rnd. Then, insert the needle on top of the last st of the rnd, by going through the center and pulling through the WS. Pull to close and fasten off.
This video tutorial for the Cotone Mini Bag covers all steps of the making. Video is in Spanish, but you have the option to see the Closed Caption in the language of your choice, by selecting the settings icon on the video then, select Closed Caption, Automatic Translation and select your language. And you also have all written directions and images (below this same post), to follow every detail step by step.
DK weight was the choice for yarn this time, but bag is crocheted by holding two yarns together, to get sturdier stitches, allowing the use of a thicker hook to work faster as well.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
- One 125 gr/4.41 oz (254 m/278 yd) skein of DK weight 100% cotton yarn in PINK
- 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Two metallic hook buckles
- 1 set of magnetic snaps in SILVER
- Long nose plier (to attach the snaps)
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
FINISHED SIZE
Mini Bag
8.3” x 6.1” / 21 cm x 15.5 cm
Length of handle
33.5” / 85 cm
GAUGE
Single crochet, in the round, with two yarns held together
13 sts and 14 rounds= 4”/10 cm
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
This design includes basic crochet stitches, simple shaping and finishing techniques.
STITCH GUIDE
- Rnd: round
- Ch: chain
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Rep: repeat
- Beg: beginning
- Sp: space
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
NOTES
- When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sc, place a marker in first st of the Rnd and move up with every Rnd as work progresses.
- When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sl st, place a marker in first st of the Rnd.
COTONE MINI BAG
BAG
Crocheted in the round, in a spiral, starting from the bottom. With two yarns held together, ch 18.
Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc 15, 3 sc in next ch, continue on the other side of the foundation ch, sc 16= 36 sts
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, 3 sc in next st, sc 15, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, sc 15, 3 sc in next st= 46 sts
Rnd 3: Sc 3, 3 sc in next st, sc 17, 3 sc in next st, sc 4, 3 sc in next st, sc 17, 3 sc in next st, sc 1= 54 sts
Rnd 4-20: Sc 54= 54 sts
Rnd 21 (short Rnd): Sc necessary sts just to reach the fold of the bag.
Rnd 22: Place beg of Rnds marker in the 1st st of this Rnd. To open the spaces for the small handles of the mini bag in the right place, this Rnd must be started from the fold of the bag
Sc 9, ch 13, skip 9 sts, sc 9, ch 2, sc 9, ch 13, skip 9 sts, sc 9, ch 2= 36 sc, 2 ch-13 sp and 2 ch-2 sp
Rnd 23: Sc 9, sc 13 in ch-13 sp, sc 9, sc 2 in ch-2 sp, sc 9, sc 13 in ch-13 sp, sc 9, sc 2 in ch-2 sp= 66 sts
Rnd 24: Sl st 66, close with invisible join in the 1st sl st of the Rnd= 66 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
HANDLE
Crocheted in the round, in a spiral, starting from one end. With two yarns held together, ch 146, leaving long tails at the beg to sew afterwards.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sl st 144, 2 sl st in next ch, continue on the other side of the foundation ch, sl st 144= 290 sts
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off leaving long tails for sewing.
SNAP BANDS (Make 2)
Crocheted back and forth, starting from one end. With two yarns held together, ch 4, leaving long tails at the beg to sew afterwards.
R1 (WS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, turn= 3 sts
R2-12: Ch 1, sc 3, turn= 3 sts
Fasten off leaving long tails for sewing.
FINISHING
Join each snap to one band, right in the middle. Sew the ends of each snap band to the WS of the bag, centered over the ch-13 sp of front/back of the mini bag, and from the edge of the opening down. Weave in all ends.
Insert each end of the handle in a metallic hook and sew to hold in place. Hold each hook from the handle to the ch-2 sp on each side of the bag.
And you have finished such a cute accessory you will want to take everywhere. With the ideal size to carry your phone, small wallet and keys.
Easily replicate it in different colors, for each occasion or taste. Wonderful as gift too, for kids teenagers and adults.
A colorful crochet project to enjoy from beginning to end. Share your version with me, use #cotoneminibag to see your creation or just tag me as @chabepatterns on my Instagram.
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