The Spring Sprig Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

The Yarn

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The Spring Sprig Bag is made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. It is a worsted-weight (#4), mercerized 100% natural fiber yarn. I chose this yarn because the color options are simply amazing and the yarn is perfect for making garments, kitchen and home accessories and other items you can think of! I used two neutral colors (Taupe and Ecru) for this design but you are welcome to use any other worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn you prefer. You may use one color or multi-color in making this bag, the choice is yours!

THE PATTERN NAME

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This simple textured pattern was created because of my passion to design and make crocheted bags. You may be wondering about where I got the name. It’s not always easy for me to name my design pattern. For this one though, well, I have this book called Crochet Stitch Dictionary which I bought last year. I’ve been learning different stitches from this book and one of those is the Sprig stitch pattern. It is worked entirely in chains and single crochet stitches. The texture it creates is simply amazing and I fell in love with it. So, that’s where I got the name for this pattern. I added the word “Spring” because it is going to be released in Springtime!

The Spring Sprig Bag is great for everyday use. It is also perfect as a project bag for your yarny projects but because of its stretchy characteristic, I recommend not using it to contain heavy stuff.

How Long Does It Take To Crochet That?

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How long it takes to crochet something varies depending on your skill & how fast you crochet. But that isn’t a helpful answer, is it?

Well, I’ve developed a yarn calculator to help you get the answer to this question.

It will help you calculate exactly how much time you’ll spend crocheting a project.

All you need to know is how much yarn you will use on the project in either meters, yards or skeins. Then crochet your test square & time it.

Calculate how long it takes to crochet that. 

SPRING SPRIG BAG – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN

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Pattern Options

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About The Pattern

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This market bag pattern is a perfect project for a confident beginner. It is worked from the bottom (base) up and uses basic crochet stitches. The base and top part of this bag are worked in the round (in a spiral). The main body part, on the other hand, though it is still worked in the round after crocheting the last stitch of the round, you have to slip stitch it into the very first stitch of that same round to join and then you will need to chain 1 to get the height of the next stitch.

I’ve also included an option to add a detachable shoulder strap which you have the choice of crocheting your own strap or using a leather one.

Project Level 

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Easy Skill Level

Read about skill levels.

Materials Needed

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Crochet Hook

Sizes: 4 mm / US: G – 6 / UK: 8 and 5 mm / US: H/8 / UK: 6

Yarn

Yarn used:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn in colors Taupe and Ecru

Yarn amount used: 

Taupe – 1 skein / 3.5 oz / 100 g / 170 m / 186 yards

Ecru – 2 skeins / 7 oz / 200 g / 340 m / 372 yards

Yarn characteristics:

• 4 Medium Yarn
• 100% Mercerized Cotton

Other Materials Needed

• Scissors
• Stitch Markers
• Tape Measure
• Tapestry Needle
• Optional: 2 sets of D ring and Swivel Snap Lobster Claw Hook
• Optional: (Faux) Leather Shoulder Bag Strap

Gauge

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Measured with Single Crochet crocheted in rows/rounds:

10 stitches & 10 rows per 5 cm / 2”.

Using 4 mm / US: G/6 / UK: 8

Adjust your crochet hook to obtain gauge.

Notes 

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• This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
• All measurements given are unblocked.
• Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
• Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
• Make a swatch that measures at least 5 x 5 cm / 2 x 2 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger (more details).
• Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
• This pattern is written for 1 size, however, you can adjust the size of your bag to your desired measurement. You can add or deduct the number of your foundation chains. Please note that the body pattern stitch is a stitch multiple of 4.
• At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
• This pattern is worked from the bottom (base) up and in the round. Mark your first stitch of each round with a stitch marker or a scrap yarn.

Size & Measurements

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Width: 11 inches

Height: 13 inches

Not including the extended handles and/or the detachable strap.

Techniques You Will Need 

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*** Just additional information ***

PUNCTUATIONS

* An asterisk indicates pattern repeats. You will need to repeat all the instructions between asterisks the number of times specified.

Square Brackets [ ] indicate repeats. You will need to repeat the instructions between square brackets the number of times specified.

Parentheses ( ) are used to indicate a group of stitches to be worked in the same st/sp.

Spring Sprig Bag Pattern Instructions

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The Base of the Bag (make 2)

R1: With Color A and 4 mm hook size, ch 46, SC in the 2nd ch from the hook, SC in the next 43 chs across, 3 SC in the last ch. Do not turn. SC in the next 43 chs on the opposite side of the chs, 2 SC in the very beginning ch of this round. (92 sts)

DO NOT JOIN, work continuously (in the round). PM in the very 1^st st of the round.

R2: 2 SC in the marked st, SC in the next 43 sts, 2 SC in the next 3 sts, SC in the next 43 sts, 2 SC in the last 2 sts.  (98 sts)

R3: 2 SC in the marked st, SC in the next 44 sts, [2 SC, 1 SC] repeat 3 times. SC in the next 43 sts, [2 SC, 1 SC] repeat 2 times. (104 sts)

Sl st in to the 1^st st, fasten off and weave in ends. DO NOT fasten off the 2^nd base. Continue working with the next round.

R4: Take the 2 bases you’ve just finished, align them together with WS facing together and RS facing out.  Now, SC (in all 4 loops) around. Do not forget to PM in the 1^st st. (104 sts)

R5: SC BLO around. (104 sts)

R6 – R9: SC around. (104 sts)

Finish the very last st of R9 by attaching Color B. (104 sts)

Watch this video on how to change or attach a new yarn color.

BODY OF THE BAG

Change hook size to the larger hook (5 mm)  

R1: *2 SC in the 1^st st, ch 2, 2 SC in the next st, sk 2 sts*. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1^st st, 2^nd st and ch 2 sp to join.

R2: Ch 1, *(2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC) in the ch 2 sp, sk 4 sts*. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1^st st, 2^nd st and ch 2 sp to join.

Repeat R2 until the body of the bag measures 9.75 inches. For the last round, DO NOT sl st to join.

R3: *SC2tog in the 1^st 2 sts, 2 SC in the ch 2 sp, SC2tog in the next 2 sts*. Repeat from * to * around.

Change hook to 4 mm and attach Color A.

R4: SC around. Do not forget to PM in the 1^st st. (104 sts)

R5 – R7: Repeat R4. (104 sts)

R8: SC in the 1^st 16 sts, ch 35, sk 20 sts, SC in the next 32 sts, ch 35, sk 20 sts, SC in the last 16 sts. (134 sts)

R9: SC in every st and ch around. (134 sts)

R10 – R12: Repeat R9.  (134 sts)

R13: Sl st around. Sl st in the 1^st st.

Fasten off & cut yarn. Weave in all ends.

OPTIONAL: Detachable Strap

1. This detachable strap is worked in rounds continuously. You can use Color A or B and with hook size 4 mm, leave a long tail about 15 inches for sewing, ch 8, SC in the 1^st ch and in every ch around. Continue working in rounds until you strap measures about 40 inches long or the length you prefer. Fasten off. Leave another long tail for sewing. Note: You can also use a Leather Shoulder Bag Strap. If you chose this option then continue with step 3 on how to attach the D Rings.
2. Take your Swivel Snap Lobster Claw Hook and insert one of the ends of your strap into the ring of Swivel Snap Lobster Claw Hook, fold in the strap and secure it tightly by sewing the strap. Do the same on the other end of your strap.

3.Lay your bag flat and mark the end sides. Take the D Ring and place it on R8 on one end side of your bag. With the tapestry needle and with Color A yarn, secure tightly the D Ring by sewing it onto the bag. Repeat on the other end side of the bag.

OPTIONAL: Embellishment

You can add a bow as I did or a tassel, pompoms or anything you may want.

For the bow, ch 101, sl st in the 2^nd back ridge/hump of the ch from the hook and in every ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends. Now, take the long chain and insert it in and then out in the 2 center ch 2 spaces in front of your bag.  Tighten and make a bow.

It’s all done! Enjoy your new bag!

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