MOSS POPPY CROCHET SHOULDER BAG

Moss Poppy Crochet Shoulder Bag

This Moss Poppy Crochet Shoulder Bag is created with flower triangles and simple stitches.

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Moss Poppy Crochet Shoulder Bag

Difficulty Level | Skills Required

Easy to Intermediate – Triangles require some concentration.
Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing.

You will need to know basic stitches like SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
Special stitches explained and provided in the instructions.

Materials

  • Hook – 3, 50 mm (E) & 4, 00 mm (G)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • 3 x 1 1/5 (3 cm) buttons

Yarn:

Moya Asili – 80% Cotton/20% Viscose Rayon (50 g / 170 m / 185 yards)
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light. (Label says 4 Ply light – but it matches DK; slightly thinner)

Approx 350 grams / 1190 meters / 1295 yards (7 balls)

Colors:

  • A – Tamarind (yellow blend)
  • B – Sycamore (light red blend)
  • C – Redwood (red blend)
  • D – Cypress (light green blend)
  • E – Forest (green blend)
  • F – Oak (natural blend)
  • G – Mahogany (maroon blend)

Yarn Substitute:
Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn (Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light Worsted), but you are not limited to this type of yarn. Any yarn can be used if you take into consideration your sizing for the project will differ.

Tension | Gauge

Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.
However COUNTING your stitches will ensure a true success of this project!

Size

Lying flat – approx. width = 16 inches / 40 cm length 11 inches / 28 cm.
Strap – approx. 39 inches / 99 cm in length

Remember – if you use/choose a different yarn weight/hook size your bag will be a different size!

Helpful Tips | Hints

  • It is recommended to weave in ends as you go.
  • Because pieces need to be joined, it is important to count the stitches to ensure success.
  • Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process.

PATTERN SUPPORT

Abbreviations:  US Terminology

CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Triangle – Make 4

With A – (3, 50 mm hook) make a magic ring/or CH 4; SL ST into 4th CH from hook to form a ring.

RND 1: CH 2 (this DOES NOT count as a ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC worked. (12 DC) Fasten off and weave in ends.

With B – join into any DC.

RND 2: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into SAME DC; work 1 DC into next DC.
*Work 2 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into next DC. **
Repeat from * to ** all around; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(18 DC) Fasten off and weave in ends.

With C – join into any DC.

RND 3: CH 4; work 3TRtog into next DC; CH 4; SL ST into next DC.
*SL ST into next DC; CH 4; work 3TRtog into next DC; CH 4; SL ST into next DC. **
Repeat from * to ** 4 more times; SL ST into joining DC.
(6 Petals) Fasten off and weave in ends.

With D – join into top of any Petal.

RND 4: CH 6 (counts as 1 DC and 3 CH space); work 1 DC into SAME Petal; CH 3; work 1 TR in between next 2 DC of RND 2 (see photo); CH 3; work 1 SC into top of next Petal; CH 3; work 1 TR in between next 2 DC of RND 2; CH 3.
*Work [1 DC; CH 3; 1 DC] into top of next Petal; CH 3; work 1 TR in between next 2 DC of RND 2 (see photo); CH 3; work 1 SC into top of next Petal; CH 3; work 1 TR in between next 2 DC of RND 2; CH 3. ** Repeat from * to ** once more; SL ST into 3rd of 6 CH.
(6 DC; 6 TR; 12 x 3 CH spaces not including corners; 3 x 3 CH corner spaces)

RND 5: SL ST into 3 CH corner space; CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [1 DC; CH 3; 2 DC] into SAME space; work 1 DC into next DC; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next TR; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next SC; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next TR; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next DC.
*Work [2 DC; CH 3; 2 DC] into next space; work 1 DC into next DC; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next TR; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next SC; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next TR; work 3 DC into next 3 CH space; work 1 DC into next DC. **
Repeat from * to ** once more; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(21 DC on each side; 3 x 3 CH corner spaces) Fasten off and weave in ends.

With E – join into any 3 CH corner space.

RND 6: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [1 DC; 3 CH; 2 DC] into SAME corner space; work 1 DC into each of next 21 DC. *Work [2 DC; 3 CH; 2 DC] into next corner space; work 1 DC into each of next 21 DC. ** Repeat from * to ** once more; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(25 DC on each side; 3 x 3 CH corner spaces) Fasten off and weave in ends.

With F – join into any 3 CH corner space.

RND 7: CH 4 (counts as 1 TR); work [1 TR; CH 2; 2 TR] into SAME space; work 1 TR into each of next 5 DC; work 1 DC into each of next 5 DC; work 1 HDC into each of next 5 DC; work 1 DC into each of next 5 DC; work 1 TR into each of next 5 DC.
*Work [2 TR; CH 2; 2 TR] into next space; work 1 TR into each of next 5 DC; work 1 DC into each of next 5 DC; work 1 HDC into each of next 5 DC; work 1 DC into each of next 5 DC; work 1 TR into each of next 5 DC. ** Repeat from * to ** once more; SL ST into 4th of 4 CH.
(29 STS on each side; 3 x 3 CH corner spaces) Fasten off and weave in ends.

With G – join into any 3 CH corner space.

RND 8: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [2 DC; 1 CH; 3 DC] into same space; work 1 HDC into each of next 5 STS; work 1 SC into each of next 19 STS; work 1 HDC into each of next 5 STS.
*Work [3 DC; 1 CH; 3 DC] into next space; work 1 HDC into each of next 5 STS; work 1 SC into each of next 19 STS; work 1 HDC into each of next 5 STS. **
Repeat from * to ** once more; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(35 STS on each side; 3 x 1 CH corner spaces) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Front of Bag:

Joining

SL ST (4, 00 mm hook) or needle join 3 triangles together (see photo)

Back of Bag:

With E – join into corner 1 CH space (see photo)

Note: work into the back loops for this row only and use a 4, 00 mm hook.

ROW 1: Work 1 SC into space; *work 1 SC into each of next 35 SC; work 3SCtog over next [1 CH corner space; the join; 1 CH corner space]. **
Repeat from * to ** once more; work 1 SC into each of next 35 SC; work 1 SC into corner 1 CH space; TURN.

Switch back to 3, 50 mm hook.

ROW 2: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into each SC across; TURN. (109 DC)

ROW 3: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 101 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (105 DC)

ROW 4: Repeat ROW 2. (105 DC)

ROW 5: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 97 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (101 DC)

ROW 6: Repeat ROW 2. (101 DC)

ROW 7: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 93 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (97 DC)

ROW 8: Repeat ROW 2. (97 DC)

ROW 9: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 89 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (93 DC)

ROW 10: Repeat ROW 2. (93 DC)

ROW 11: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 85 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (89 DC)

ROW 12: Repeat ROW 2. (89 DC)

ROW 13: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 81 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (85 DC)

ROW 14: Repeat ROW 2. (85 DC)

ROW 15: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 77 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (81 DC)

ROW 16: Repeat ROW 2. (81 DC)

Change Color to D

ROW 17: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 73 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (77 DC)

ROW 18: Repeat ROW 2. (77 DC)

ROW 19: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 69 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (73 DC)

ROW 20: Repeat ROW 2. (73 DC)

ROW 21: CH 2 (counts as 1 DC); work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into each of the next 65 DC; work 3DCtog over the next 3 DC; work 1 DC into last DC; TURN. (69 DC)

ROW 22: Repeat ROW 2. (69 DC)

Pop the outer edges inward.

RS – RND 23: Work 1 SC into each of next 69 DC; continue in the round – join with a SC into 1 CH space of triangle; work 1 SC into each of next 35 STS;

work 1 DC into 1 CH corner space; work 1 DC into join; work 1 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into 1 CH corner space; work 1 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into join; work 1 DC into 1 CH corner space (7 STS);
work 1 SC into each of next 35 STS; work 1 SC into 1 CH space of triangle.
Join into FIRST SC worked. (148 STS)

RND 24: CH 1; work 1 SC into each ST all around; SL ST into first SC worked. (148 SC)
RND 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32: Repeat RND 24.

Change color to G

RND 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38; 39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 45: Repeat RND 24.

Attach 4th Triangle to the top of the bag (the back edge and centered) – SL ST (4, 00 mm hook) or needle join (see photo)

Optional – With A – Surface SL ST into each ST of RND 32 all around.

Bag Strap:

With B – (3, 50 mm hook) CH 151

ROW 1: Work 1 SC into 2nd CH from hook; work 1 SC into each CH until end; (150 SC) TURN.
ROW 2: CH 1; work 1 SC into each SC across; (150 SC) TURN.
ROW 3 – 7: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

SKIP FIRST and LAST 10 STS on each end and SL ST (4, 00 mm hook) or needle join remaining STS to form a tube.  (see photo)

Attaching the strap:
Pin the flat edges of strap to the inside of the bag on the left and right.
Sew button onto the outside, securing the strap and button to the bag.

Sew a button centered on the tip of middle triangle on the outside of the bag.

Line the inside of the bag with a matching and/or complimentary fabric.

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