The Whimsy Satchel Crochet Pattern

It’s been a while since I’ve made a crochet bag. The Whimsy Satchel is definitely a new favorite of mine! It’s perfect for quick trips out when you don’t want to carry a ton of stuff. It also works up super quickly!

I used a new yarn from Lion Brand called “Just Hemp”. This is a sturdy bulky weight yarn. It’s definitely the type of yarn I would recommend for bags/placemats/baskets over garments and blankets!

The Whimsy Satchel is worked almost entirely in one piece. You will start in the center of the front flap and make your half circle in rows. The front flap, top, back, bottom and front panel are all worked in one piece. The strap and sides are worked in one piece as well and then everything is sewn together. Make sure you check out the available photos if you get confused!

Links:

• The Whimsy Satchel is available as a Lion Brand Kit. The kit comes with all the yarn needed to make your Whimsy Satchel + the PDF digital pattern.

• The Whimsy Satchel is available as a low cost ad free PDF digital download in my Etsy shop.

• The Whimsy Satchel is available as a low cost ad free PDF digital download in my Ravelry shop. You can also save the pattern to your queue for later.

Description: The Whimsy Satchel is a cute summer cross body bag that is quick to work up! It uses a bulky hemp yarn so it’s nice and sturdy. Perfect for tossing in the essentials while out and about!

Materials:

• Bulky (5) weight yarn, Lion Brand Just Hemp in color “Cocoa”, 3 skeins or 265 yards

• US I/5.5mm Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

• Stitch Markers (2-4, optional)

Notes:

• The main body of the pattern is worked in rows in one large piece. You will be starting on the front flap and work your way down the back and front.

• Ch 1 to start each row does not count as a St.

• The RS of your work is with the bobbles facing.

• Strap and sides are joined last.

• You will turn after every row of the front flap.

Finished Size:

10” W, 8” tall (not including strap length)

Gauge:

4X4”= 13 Sc by 14 rows

Stitches and Abbreviations:

ML- Magic Loop

Sc- Single Crochet

Ch- Chain

Inc- Increase (work 2 Sts in same St)

St- Stitch

FLO- Front Loop Only

BLO- Back Loop Only

RS- Right Side

YO- Yarn Over

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Sp- Space

WS-Wrong Side

Bobble- YO, insert hook into indicated St, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook. *YO, insert hook into same St, YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * one more time for a total of 4 loops on hook. YO pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Pattern:

Front Flap-

Start with a ML.

Row 1: Work 4 Sc into the ML, pull tight to close, TURN. (4 Sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, Inc in each St across, turn. (8 Sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, *1 Sc, Inc* repeat across, turn. (12 Sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, *2 Sc, Inc* repeat across, turn. (16 Sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, *3 Sc, Inc* repeat across, turn. (20 Sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, *4 Sc, Inc* repeat across, turn. (24 Sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, *Inc, 5 Sc* repeat across, turn. (28 Sc)

Row 9: Repeat Row 7.

Row 10: Ch 1, *6 Sc, Inc* repeat across, turn. (32 Sc)

Row 11: Repeat Row 7.

Row 12: Ch 1, *Inc, 7 Sc* repeat across, turn. (36 Sc)

Row 13: Repeat Row 7.

Row 14: Ch 1, *8 Sc, Inc* repeat across, turn. (40 Sc)

Row 15: Repeat Row 7.

Row 16:*Inc, 9 Sc* repeat across. (44 Sc)

Do not turn your work. You will now be working the next row into the ends of the rows of the front flap to make the main body of the bag.

Row 1: Ch 1, You will be working 33 Sc across the top of the flap. Your first Sc will be into the side of the last Sc made of row 16, continue working 1 Sc into the end of each row until you reach the center where the ML is. Work 1 Sc into the center of the ML, continue with 1 Sc into the end of each remaining row, turn. (33 Sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 Sc (FLO) in each St across, turn.

Rows 3-6: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, 7 Sc, 1 bobble, 8 Sc, 1 bobble, 8 Sc, 1 bobble, 7 Sc, turn. (30 Sc, 3 bobble)

Rows 9-11: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn. (33 Sc)

Rows 12-27: Repeat Rows 8-11.

Row 28: Repeat Row 8. (30 Sc, 3 Bobble)

Row 29: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn. (33 Sc)

Row 30-35: Repeat Rows 2-7.

Rows 36-55: Repeat Rows 8-11.

Row 56: Repeat row 8.

Row 57: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across.

Tie off. View Photo 1.

Sides and Strap-

Lay your bag out in front of you, RS up. Join yarn to Row 34 with a Sl St. View Photo 2.

Row 1: Ch 1, work 1 Sc into same Sp, work 1 Sc into the end of the next 4 rows (Rows 30-33), turn. (5 Sc)

Rows 2-170: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn. (5 Sc)

You will now be joining the last row made to the opposite side of the bottom of your bag (Rows 30-34, view Photo 3). Lay your bag out in front of you WS up. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Bring the strap around to the other side and work 1 Sc into both Row 34 and the last St of your strap. Work 1 Sc into the end of the next 4 rows, working through both the bag panel AND the last row of your strap to join. Do not tie off.

Joining Sides and Strap Trim-

Fold your bag together, RS out (view Photo 4). You should still be attached to the bottom of your bag at row 30 where you joined your strap. Now we will be attaching the first side of the bag by single crocheting on the outside of the bag through both the back and side panel. Be sure to line up the side panel evenly with the front and back panel so that the rows are aligned. Use stitch markers to hold it in place if necessary. Working through the back side of the bag and the side panel/strap, Sc the next 23 rows to join (Rows 148-170 of the strap and Rows 7-29 of the bag, view photo 5). When you reach Row 7 of the bag you will no longer need to work through both to join. Continue working 1 Sc into the end of each row of the strap. Work your way across the strap until you get to the opposite side of the bag. Now, you will need to attach this side of the side panel/strap with the other side of the back panel of the bag. Work through both and continue joining with Sc rows 1-23 of the strap and Rows 7-29 of the bag (view Photo 6). Tie off. You will need to repeat this same process on the other side of the strap/bag (view Photo 7).

Lay your closed bag out in front of you, RS up. Join yarn to the bottom right corner of the bag. Join the side of the strap to the side of the front panel of the bag by single crocheting up the side and continuing by single crocheting along the edge of the strap. When you get to the opposite side, join by single crocheting through both the strap and the bag. Tie off when you reach the bottom left corner.

Weave in all ends.

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