I’m going to be completely honest, I wasn’t going to publish this pattern. It isn’t the type of pattern I usually release, but I kept getting requests for it. So here is my gift to you. It hasn’t been tested, it’s not perfect. But it’s a starting point for you. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful day.
Materials
G+ crochet hook
Worsted weight cotton yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors
Zipper
5 Grommets
Stitch Marker
Notes
Learn to make a chain here.
Learn to make the single crochet here.
Learn to make the slip stitch here.
Abbreviations
ST(S) – Stitch(es)
CH – Chain
SK – Skip
SC – Single Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
CA – Color A
CB – Color B
Pattern
Ch80. Join.
Round 1: CH1. SC in each ST around (80 STS)
Rounds 2-11: SC in each ST around (80 STS)
Leave CA and pick up CB here.
Round 12: SC in each ST around. (80 STS)
Cut CB and pick up CA here.
Rounds 13-31: SC in each ST around. (80 STS)
Round 32: SC in next 47 STS. SK next ST. CH1. SC in next 4 STS. SK next ST. CH1. SC in next 4 STS. SK next ST. CH1. SC in next 22 STS. (77 STS + 3CH)
Rounds 33-35: SC in each ST around. (80 STS)
Leave CA and pick up CB here.
Round 36: SC in each ST around. (80 STS)
Cut CB and pick up CA here.
Rounds 37-40: SC in each ST around. (80 STS)
Round 41: SC in next 60. SK next ST. Ch1. SC in next 4 STS. SK next ST. CH1. SC in next 14 STS. (78 STS + 2CH)
Rounds 42-44: SC in each ST around. (80 STS)
Round 45: CH1. Turn. SLST in each ST around. Join. (80 STS)
Cut yarn. Fasten off. Weave ends.
Learn how to install the grommets, click here.
Attach zipper to the top of your project bag with thread and a pointed needle. Tuck any extra zipper inside the project bag.
Learn to how make the zipper curl, click here. Once you have made your zipper curl with CA and a G+ hook attach it to your zipper with CA yarn and a yarn needle.
Closing Bottom
Wrist Strap
Using CA, CH50
Take one end of the chain through the top 2 grommets. Join the chain with your crochet hook without twisting the CH.
Round 1: CH1. SC in each ST around. Join. (50 STS)
Cut yarn. Fasten off. Weave ends.
Optional: Tack together the wrist strap with CA and a yarn needle to keep in place and give it a more professional look.
You have finished your project! It was a pleasure to make a project together. I hope you have a great rest of your day!
