Directions

1. Crochet the cross-body bag by following the crochet patterns said beneath. 
2. Block the crochet piece as instructed within the sample.
3. Weave in all yarn ends.
4. Sew the button and closure loop to the bag on the heart of the highest edges.
5. Be part of a strand of recent yarn on the sides of the highest edge to crochet a protracted sling strap.

Abbreviations

ch: chain sew
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
ssc: cut up single crochet or waistcoat sew or crochet knit sew
sl knot: slip knot
sl st: slip sew

Crochet Pressure

1.75″ x 1.75″ gauge swatch: 9 sts x 5 rows cable sew sample

CROSSBODY BAG CROCHET PATTERN

This sample begins with a basis chain and works from backside to high. If you wish to make this bag in different sizes, start the muse chain with a number of 3. Adopted by a spherical of single crochet and persevering with the remainder of the rounds with the cable sew as within the crochet sample proven beneath.

Word:
The ch1 initially of the spherical will not be counted as a sew.
The ch3 initially of the spherical is counted as a dc sew.

Crochet Cable Sew Sample

dc 2 and 1 lengthy cross sc or ssc, sk.

First Spherical
dc in subsequent 2 sts, 1 lengthy cross sc into the sk st of the earlier set, skip sew.

Subsequent Spherical
dc in subsequent 2 sts, 1 lengthy cross ssc into the sk st of the earlier set, skip sew.

Bag Sample

Basis chain: sl knot, ch 30.
Spherical 1: ch1, sc in subsequent 30 sts then sc across the different aspect of the muse chain. sl st into the primary st. {60}
Crochet the following spherical and thereafter with the cable sew sample.
Spherical 2: ch3, dc in subsequent st, lengthy sc into the final sew of earlier spherical, crochet round in keeping with the “first spherical of cable sew” sample, round. Ending the spherical with a protracted cross sc, then sl st to the primary sew of the spherical. {60}
Spherical 3 – 20: ch3, dc in subsequent st, lengthy ssc into the final sc st of earlier spherical, crochet in keeping with the “subsequent spherical of cable sew” sample, round. Ending the spherical with a protracted cross ssc, then sl st to the primary sew of the spherical. {60}
Spherical 21: ch, sl st round.
Fasten and conceal yarn ends.
Block the physique by urgent it with a heat iron, ideally with a steam setting. Let it cool utterly earlier than stitching the button and closure loop, and crocheting the sling strap to the bag.

Button Sample

Basis ring: sl knot, ch 4, sl st to the primary st to kind a hoop.
sc 8 into the ring, and proceed to sc over the earlier spherical till the button is about 1″ in diameter (about one other 30 sts in 2 extra rounds).
Fasten and go away a protracted tail for stitching.
Sew the button on the center of the highest edge, and conceal the yarn ends.

Closure Loop Sample

sl knot, ch 20.
Fastern and go away a protracted tail for stitching.
Sew the closure loop on the alternative aspect of the place the button is sewn.

Block the loop by urgent it with a heat iron, ideally with a steam setting.

Sling Strap Sample

Be part of a brand new strand of yarn to the aspect of the bag and ch 180, or till the muse chain is 38 to 42 inches lengthy (pull the muse chain to straighten it as you measure).

To connect the strap to the opposite aspect of the bag, take the loop off the hook and pull it by a sew within the bag. Slip sew the muse chain till you attain the tip.

Fasten and conceal yarn ends.

Block the sling strap by urgent it with a heat iron, ideally with a steam setting.