Ocean Breeze Shell Stitch Shelly Bag Free Pattern

Ocean Breeze Shell Stitch Shelly Bag Free Pattern

Introduction

Capture the essence of the sea with this Ocean Breeze Shelly Bag, featuring intricate shell stitch patterns that mimic the gentle waves and textures of the beach. This bag is perfect for carrying your essentials with a touch of coastal charm. Whether you're heading to the beach or just out and about, this bag will add a stylish and functional accessory to your collection.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (in a serene seafoam green color)
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in shell stitch pattern
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Create a magic ring to begin your bag.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then make 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
3. Round 2: Chain 3, make 1 dc in the same stitch, then make 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. You should have 24 dc.
4. Round 3: Chain 3, make 2 dc in the next stitch, then *make 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 36 dc.
5. Round 4: Chain 3, make 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch, then *make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 48 dc.
6. Round 5: Chain 3, make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, then *make 1 dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 60 dc.
7. Rounds 6-10: For these rounds, chain 3 and make 1 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st at the end of each round.
8. Round 11: Chain 3, skip 2 stitches, make 5 dc in the next stitch, then *skip 2 stitches, make 1 single crochet (sc) in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, make 5 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
9. Rounds 12-20: Repeat Round 11 for these rounds.
10. Round 21: Chain 1, make 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st.
11. Creating the Straps: Chain 80, then slip stitch to the opposite side of the bag to form the strap. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Repeat this step for the second strap.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Ocean Breeze Shell Stitch Shelly Bag. Enjoy your beautiful, handmade accessory that embodies the spirit of the ocean!