Crochet Sturdy Handbag Pattern

Materials

• Bulky weight yarn in orange and light yellow
• 10mm crochet hook
• Two leather handles
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Base

1. With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] around. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] around. (30 sts)
7. Continue increasing in this pattern until the base measures approximately 8 inches in diameter.

Sides

1. Round 1: Sc in back loop only in each st around. (This forms the base edge.)
2. Rounds 2-10: Sc in each st around. Ensure the sides are firm by keeping consistent tension.
3. Fasten off orange yarn and switch to light yellow yarn.

Top Edge

1. Round 11: With light yellow yarn, crochet in each st around using the spike stitch for a decorative effect. (Insert hook into the row below before pulling yarn through.)
2. Round 12-13: Sc in each st around.
3. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Handles

1. Attach the leather handles evenly on each side of the bag using a darning needle and sturdy thread.

Your sturdy, stylish crochet handbag is complete!