Crochet day bag

Size: w: 35 cm (13¾ in), h: 25 cm (10 in)

Hook: 4.5 mm (G/6)

Materials:
Debbie Bliss ‘Eco Baby’ cotton yarn
Zip (30 cm/12 in)- choose one which opens on both ends when unzipped
Fabric for lining
Straps, fabric tape

Method

Chain 100, join ring with a double (single) crochet stitch. Continue working a dc (sc) in every stitch in a spiral. Work a total of 50 rows. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Sew the bottom of the bag closed stitch by stitch.
Step 1
Position the bag so that the seam is centred. Measure and mark a 10-cm (4-in)line across the corner of the base.
Step 2
Sew a seam across each corner using backstitch.
Step 3
The bottom of the bag is finished. The corner seams make the bag roomy inside.
Step 4
Measure the inside height and width of the bag and cut the lining to fit, including a seam allowance. Sew side seams and 10-cm (4-in) corner cross seams into the lining.
Step 5
Sew the zip (zipper) into the top of the bag, by machine or by hand.
Step 6
Sew small zip loops made of fabric tape to the top of the bag. Turn the lining under at the top for a seam allowance and hand sew the lining to the inside of the bag.
Step 7
Mark strap locations and sew straps to bag.
Step 8
Attach a label made with fabric tape to the front of the bag.
Step 9
Your bag is complete

10. Pattern from Modern Crochet by Molla Mills.