Get Ready to Turn Heads with the Nettleton Crochet Bag Pattern
Are you ready to show off your crafting skills? Well, here's the perfect way to do just that. With the Nettleton Crochet Bag Pattern, you'll have a stylish bag that will turn heads and make a statement wherever you go.
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Whether for a night out on the town or running errands around town, this pattern will help take your crocheting game up a notch! So what are you waiting for? Let's get started on our own personalized Nettleton Crochet Bags!
I love the modern and simplistic color pops on this fun Nettleton Crochet Bag! An added bonus video is also linked in the pattern to create the Macrame Feather Keychain shown on bag. Check out how to make a Macrame Feather.
One of my favorite thing about handmade crochet bags is unique. I get comments all the time and it’s extra special that it cannot be purchased at a store and is one of a kind. If you love making bags then you may also love the Animal Print Crochet Bag Pattern.
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Nettleton Crochet Bag Supplies:
- Size US H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Removable stitch markers if needed
- Yarn needle to weave in ends
- Macrame Tassels if desired
- Handbag Straps
Measurements:
Bag folded and laid flat:
• Width 15.25” (39 cm)
• Height 10” (25 cm)
Yarn:
4 Worsted Weight Yarn
• Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
in colorways:
Gold (1 skein)
Rustic Grey (1 skein)
Off White (1 skein)
Yarn substitutions (check gauge):
• Lilly n’ Cream
• Red Heart Creme de la Creme
• Berroco Pima
Yardage: Approx. 400 yards.
Are you ready to jump right in and crochet? Before you get started, take a moment to hop on over to this post. Learn about the different ways to do crochet color-work but also for a freebie!
Notes:
-This handbag is worked in the round from the bottom to the top.
-The Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
-To reduce a traveling seam use the hook over method. This occurs when completeling the last step of the single crochet instead of placing the yarn over the hook, place the hook over the yarn and complete stitch.
-For small color sections such as the yellow the yarn can be carried on the back of the bag. For larger sections fasten of each round and either weave in end or tie strands together if placing a bag liner.
-Check out these cute and free sheep colorwork bobbins.
-For a video tutorial on Macrame Tassel visit:
-Invisible Decrease (sc2tog)
-No Sew Bag Liner
Written Instructions for the Nettleton Crochet Bag:
Bag
Round 1: Ch 41, 3 sc in second chain from hook, sc 38, 6 sc in last, working around the
other side of chain sc 38, working in first chain 3 sc, join. Stitch count: 88
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch), sc in first, 3 sc in next, sc 40, 3 sc in next, sc 2, 3
sc in next, sc 40, 3 sc in next, sc in last, join. Stitch count: 96
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2, 3 sc in next, sc 42, 3 sc in next, sc 4, 3 sc in next, sc 42, 3 sc in
next, sc in last 2, join. Stitch count: 104
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in first 3, 3 sc in next, sc 44, 3 sc in next, sc 6, 3 sc in next, sc 44, 3 sc in
next, sc in last 3, join. Stitch count: 112
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first 4, 3 sc in next, sc 46, 3 sc in next, sc 8, 3 sc in next, sc 46, 3 sc in next, sc in last 4, join. Stitch count: 120
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in first 5, 3 sc in next, sc 48, 3 sc in next, sc 10, 3 sc in next, sc 48, 3 sc in next, sc in last 5, join. Stitch count: 128
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in first 5, 3 sc in next, sc 50, 3 sc in next, sc 12, 3 sc in next, sc 50, 3 sc in next, sc in last 6, join. Stitch count: 136
Rounds 8-12: Ch 1, in BLO sc in each stitch around, join. Stitch count: 136
All Remaining Rounds Will Be Worked in BLO
Round 13: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 44, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 35, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 44, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 14: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 43, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 40, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 43, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 15: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 42, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 39, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 42, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 16: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 41, with white yarn sc 50, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 41, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 17: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 40, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 43, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 40, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 18: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 39, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 48, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 39, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 19: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 38, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 47, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 38, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 20: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 37, with white yarn sc 58, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 37, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 21: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 36, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 51, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 36, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 22: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 35, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 56, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 35, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 23: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 34, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 55, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 34, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 24: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 33, with white yarn sc 66, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 33, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 25: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 32, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 59, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 32, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 26: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 31, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 64, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 31, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 27: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 30, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 63, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 30, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 28: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 29, with white yarn sc 74, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 29, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 29: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 28, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 67, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 28, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 30: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 27, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 72, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 28, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 31: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 26, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 71, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 26, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 32: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 25, with white yarn sc 82, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 25, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 33: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 24, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 75, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 24, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 34: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 23, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 80, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 23, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 35: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 22, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 79, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 22, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 36: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 21, with white yarn sc 90, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 21, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 37: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc 20, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 83, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 20, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 38: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc2tog, sc 17, with white yarn sc 5, with yellow yarn sc 1, with white yarn sc 42, sc2tog twice, sc 42, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc2tog, sc 17, join. Stitch count: 136
Round 39: Ch 1, with grey yarn sc2tog, sc 15, (with white yarn sc 2, with yellow yarn sc 1) three times, with white yarn sc 39, sc2tog twice, sc 42, with yellow yarn sc 4, with grey yarn sc 15, sc2tog, join and fasten off, weave in ends. Stitch count: 136
Handle Tabs (make 4)
Round 1: The handle tabs will be working in rows. Chain 10, turn. In BLO sc in each stitch across, turn. Stitch count: 10
Round 2: Ch 1, In BLO slip stitch in each stitch across Fasten off and leave a tail for stitching to bag. Stitch count: 10
Place the crochet tab through the end of the handle and fold in half. This will trap the handle inside the crochet tab. Repeat for other side of handle.
Place the handle on one side of the bag approximately one inch from the top of the crochet bag. Stitch tab to bag to secure the handle in place. Repeat this step for the handle on the opposite side of bag.
Finishing:
Embellishments: Attach handles but Feel free to add a closure or snap of your choice and a
fun tassel if desired.
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