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Why not give a gift that keeps on giving with this reusable gift bag crochet pattern? It is easy to work up and sturdy enough to use all year round!
Not only does a handmade reusable gift bag add a personal touch to any gift, but it also cuts down on disposable wrapping paper and can be used again and again. I’ve deigned the bag to be quite sturdy which means it can also be taken to the market!
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The Construction:
This bag is made by working five easy separate pieces. These pieces are then crocheted together in the end. After the pieces are seamed together you will work the top and handles of the bag. All of this is explained in the video tutorial below.
The front and the back of the bag feature a fun stripe pattern that can be customized. Make it in multiple colours and use up some yarn scraps!’
The Materials:
For this pattern I have used a 100% cotton yarn called Dishie by WeCrochet. And I would like to give a huge thanks to them for providing the yarn for this project. You will need two different colours to work it as I have here and two balls of each.
You will also need a 5 mm crochet hook.
The Winter Wonders Blog Hop:
This pattern is being featured in the Winter Wonders Blog Hop! The Blog hop features 42 crochet patterns that scream winter wonders! The hop is being hosted by RaeLynn over at Itchinforsomestitchin, Hannah at HanJan Crochet and Sarah at Ned&Mimi. You will find all the details along with links to the other patterns being featured over on HanJan Crochet here:
Come Back on November 23rd, head to the Blog Hop page above and you’ll receive an exclusive CODE for a FREE PDF of the Reusable Market Bag! Come back here and you can reach my Ravelry shop through the button below!
PDF Copies:
The pattern will be written out in full below and always remain free on my blog, however if your would like to purchase an ad free PDF or add this pattern to your library, you may do so from my Etsy or Ravelry Shops Below:
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Happy Crocheting!
Sarah
The Reusable Gift Bag Crochet Pattern:
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 16 stitches x 11 rows of hdc = 4 inches
Finished Size: Approximately 12 x 15 x 5 inches
Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) hook.
Notions: Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip stitch
Yo – Yarn over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- Pattern is worked in rows.
- Ch 1 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- Bag is worked in five separate pieces which are crocheted together. After they are worked and crocheted together, the top and bag handles are worked.
Free Crochet Pattern:
Front and Back (Make 2):
With Colour A, ch 46.
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (45 sts)
Row 2: Hdc in the first st and in each st across, switching to colour B in the final stitch. There is no need to fasten off, but carry the unworked yarn up the sides. With colour B, ch 1, turn. (45 sts).
Rows 3-4: With colour B, hdc in the first st and in each st across. At the end of row 4, switch to colour A in the final st. With colour A, ch 1, turn.
Rows 5-6: With colour A, hdc in the first st and in each st across. At the end of row 4, switch to colour B in the final st. With colour B, ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3-6 nine (9) more times. At the end of your final row, fasten off and weave in your ends. Repeat previous steps for the opposite side.
Side (Make 2):
With Colour A, ch 21.
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)
Rows 2 – 42: Hdc in the 1st st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, weave in your ends and repeat the above steps for the second side.
Bottom (Make 1):
With Colour A, ch 46
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (45 sts)
Rows 2-15: Hdc in the 1st st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, weave in your ends.
Join the Panels Together:
Beginning with the front and one of the side panels, hold pieces with wrong sides together. Using colour B and working through both thicknesses, join yarn with a sl st in the top corner. Ch 1, sc in each st along the side to the end being sure to work through both thicknesses. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Repeat the above for each of the four sides of the bag and then join the bag bottom to the sides, front and back in the same way. On sides where there are no clear stitches for you to work in, simply work single crochet stitches evenly across. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Top and Handles (worked in rounds):
With colour B, join with a sl st in the top front corner of your bag.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st around the top of the bag working around the front, back and side panels. Join with a sl st in the first st. Do not turn. (130 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in each of the first 12 sts, ch 21, sk the next 21 sts, hdc in each of the next 44 sts, ch 21, sk the next 21 sts, hdc in each of the next 32 sts. Join with a sl st in the first st. Do not turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in each of the first 12 sts, 21 hdc in the next ch-21 sp, hdc in each of the next 44 sts, 21 hdc in the next ch-21 sp, hdc in each of the next 32 sts. Join with a sl st in the first st. Do not turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, Hdc in the same st as joining and in each st all the way around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st.
Fasten off, weave in your ends.
Video Tutorial:
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I am part of the winter wonders blog hop and would love to get a copy of your pattern, but the coupon code doesn’t seem to work. Actually, it’s not the code itself but the place where you input the code that isn’t working correctly.
Hello, I’m not sure why the code may not be working for you – at the moment Ravelry seems to be working fine. I would make sure you’re trying from your browser and from my Ravelry shop.
I responded earlier to say it still isn’t working, but I finally figured it out. Thank you!
Oh wonderful! Perfect!!
Thank you for responding. I’m not sure what is going on. It still isn’t working for me. I connect to your page via the blog hop website, then I click to your Ravelry via the link on your page. I don’t think it is necessarily something wrong with your page, for some reason the spot where you input the coupon code looks different today, and it isn’t allowing me to enter anything at all. Thanks again for trying.
That’s too bad! How about send an email to [email protected] and I will send it to you direct 🙂