I am SO EXCITED to share the Restless Rows Crochet Hand Bag Pattern! This pattern is part of the Restless Rows Collection, which includes the Restless Rows Hand Towel, Table Runner, and Tee patterns.
I made this collection with one purpose in mind—to build a stash of go-to patterns for the crocheter desiring rhythm and repetition to soothe their busy mind. As someone with a mind that constantly runs, I look for patterns that don’t add to the noise with lots of counting, and this pattern offers exactly that!
This pattern is also very beginner-friendly! If you can make a half-double crochet stitch and slip stitches, you can make this top! And if you start to get lost, each of my patterns comes with pictures to reference along the way.
As part of the development process for this pattern, I had the chance to work with an AMAZING pattern tester, who worked my pattern and helped me make it the best it could be for you all! Take a look at their work!
My FAVORITE feature about this bag is exclusively available with the PDF version of the pattern–this version is REVERSIBLE!
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Materials needed:
- US sz H (5 mm) crochet hook
- Approximately 300 yds (200 g) of Caron All Day Cotton yarn (Amazon Associate Link). Most of this will be Color A (you will need to purchase 2 skeins), with a very small amount needed for Color B (you will need to purchase 1 skein)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Skill Rating:
Beginner
Abbreviations:
- BLO-back loop only
- Ch-chain
- Hdc-half double crochet
- Rep-repeat
- Sc-single crochet
- Sc2tog-single crochet two together
- Sl st-slip stitch
- St(s)-stitch(es)
Notes:
- Borders are worked in the round. Do not turn after working each round of the border
- Ch-1 at beginning of each row/round does NOT count as a st throughout the pattern
- Reference photos are available in the pages to follow
Finished Size:
- Approximately 13.5” wide and 16” from base of the bag to top of strap (if using recommended gauge)
Gauge:
- 4×4”= 14 hdc sts x 11 rows
- Gauge is not critical for this project, but mismatched gauge may result in tighter or looser stitches, or a larger or smaller bag
Pattern:
Main Body
With Color A, Ch 75
Row 1: Hdc in the second ch from the hook, hdc in each ch to the end of the row, ch 1 and turn
Row 2: Hdc in the BLO of each st to the end of the round, ch 1 and turn
Row 3-32: Rep row 2
Row 33: Hdc in the BLO of each st to the end of the round, turn
Strap and Side Border
Round 1:
Ch 50
Sk next 73 sts, sc to join with the 74th st
Turn to continue working along the side of your work, sc in the end of every other row until reaching the starting ch
Ch 50
Sk the next 73 ch, sc to join to 74th ch
Turn to continue working along the other side of your work, sc in the end of every other row until reaching the start of the round
Sl st to join with the first ch of the round
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each ch and sc to the end of the round, sl st to join with the first sc of the round, transitioning to Color B
Round 3: With Color B, sc in each sc to the end of the round
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Front and Back Border
Round 1:
With the RS facing, using Color A, sl st to join where the strap meets the main body of the pattern on the right side of your work
Ch 1, sc2tog in each st until reaching the other strap
Sc in each ch of the strap until the end of the round
Sl st to join with the first sc of the round, transitioning to Color B
Round 2:
Ch 1, sc2tog until reaching the strap
Sc in each sc until the end of the round, sl st to join with the first sc of the round
Round 3: Ch 1, sc2tog until reaching the strap, sl st to join with the first sc of the strap
Fasten off and weave in ends
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