Size: One size

Stitches used: Chain (ch.). Slip stitch (sl. st.): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull the stitch, and pass it directly through the loop on the hook. Single crochet (s. c.): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull the stitch, and with another yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook. Crab stitch: Work in single crochet from left to right. Pattern stitch: 1st round: sc. 2nd round and following: 1 sc., *insert the hook into the next sc of the previous round, pull the yarn and keep it on the hook, insert the hook into the next sc of the previous round, pull the yarn and pass it directly through the loop on the hook, and with another yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook*. Bottom: Follow the chart.

Sample: A 3.9-inch (10 cm) square in single crochet with a 10.0 mm hook = 9 sts x 10 rows.

Execution:

Bag – Start with the bottom. Make a chain of 17 sts plus 1 ch to turn, and work the bottom of the bag following the chart. Once the chart is complete, make a round with 45 sc., working into the back loop only of the single crochet from the previous round. Next, work in the pattern stitch following the instructions. Close all rounds in a circle with a sl st. and start the next round with a ch. After 4.7 inches (12 cm) from the bottom, for the flap, work in sc. only on the central 7.9 inches (20 cm) of one side. Center the flap on the bottom of the bag – see the pattern. Work the 2nd and 3rd rounds, crocheting only into the back loop of the stitches from the previous round. After 3.5 inches (9 cm) from the start of the flap, fasten off. Strap – Attach the yarn to the snap hook, make a chain of approximately 20.5 inches (52 cm), attach the other snap hook to the end of the chain, and work one round in sc., then another round in crab stitch. Fasten off.

Finishing – Work a round of sc. all around the edge of the flap, crocheting over the border of the entire flap. Make 2 rounds with 6 sc., centering them on the flap to attach the clasp (see pattern). Attach one part of the clasp to the end of the flap as indicated in the pattern. Attach the other part of the clasp to the base of the bag, 1.6 inches (4 cm) from the bottom. Attach a ring on each side between the stitches on the sides of the bag. Attach the snap hook of the crochet handle to the ring. Also, attach the chain handle to the same ring.

Designer: Fernanda Maria | @negramariafeitoamao