EASY Bags CAL/KAL

[linda2012]

I just looked all over the internet, but couldn't find a Bernat pattern like that.
Oh well.....it just looks like a basic keyhole bag, all single-crocheted, and seamed up the sides.
I think it would be nice if it was made in the round. It looks like it takes a LOT of yarn to make.

I just emailed Joanne's customer service and within 15 minutes got a return email with the pattern attached. I kind of think they've answered that request before. It's a word doc, and I can save it as a pdf. Then I just need to figure out how to get it up here. There is no copyright on the doc, so there should not be a problem posting it. Or maybe I can just copy and paste it into here right from the word doc. I'll see....

[Shandeh]

I just emailed Joanne's customer service and within 15 minutes got a return email with the pattern attached. I kind of think they've answered that request before. It's a word doc, and I can save it as a pdf. Then I just need to figure out how to get it up here. There is no copyright on the doc, so there should not be a problem posting it. Or maybe I can just copy and paste it into here right from the word doc. I'll see....

Go Linda!

[linda2012]

Ok.....here's the pattern for the bag, courtesy of a very nice Joanne's customer service rep named Janine:

CROCHET STRIPED BEACH BAG &
FLOWER

MEASUREMENTS

Approx 16” x 12” [40.5 x 30.5 cm].

MATERIALS

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (Solids: 400 g/14 oz; 650 m/710 yds; Twists: 340 g/12 oz; 556 m/608 yds)

Version 1
Contrast A 72700 (Peach) 1 ball
Contrast B 71320 (Freshly Squeezed) 1 ball
Contrast C 72625 (Mango) 1 ball

Version 2
Contrast A 72223 (Kiwi) 1 ball
Contrast B 71212 (Fruit Explosion) 1 ball
Contrast C 72725 (Blueberry) 1 ball

Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 4 stitch markers.
GAUGE

15 hdc and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm].
STITCH GLOSSARY
Approx = Approximately.
Ch(s) = Chain(s).
Dc = Double crochet.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
Tr = Treble crochet.
INSTRUCTIONS

BAG
With A, ch 47.
Base: 1st rnd: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to last ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working across opposite side of foundation ch, 1 sc in each ch to last ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. 94 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. *3 sc in next sc, placing marker on center st. 1 sc in each of next 44 sc. 3 sc in next sc, placing marker on center st. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * once more. Join with sl st to first sc. 102 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each sc to next marked st. 3 sc in next sc, placing marker on center st. 1 sc in each sc to next marked st. 3 sc in next sc, placing marker on center st. Rep from * once more. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd 3 times more. 134 sts.

Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as hdc throughout.

Sides: 1st rnd: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Rep last rnd 9 times more, joining B at end of last rnd. Break A.
Next rnd: With B, ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Rep last rnd 10 times more, joining C at end of last rnd. Break B.
Next rnd: With C, ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Rep last rnd 4 times more.

Divide for Handles: **1st rnd: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 39 hdc. Ch 22. Miss next 22 hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 45 hdc. Ch 22. Miss next 22 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each hdc and ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.**
Rep last rnd 5 times more noting 3rd rep is fold line.
Rep from ** to ** once more. Fasten off.

Finishing
Fold top of Bag to inside lining up Handles. Sew edge to inside of Bag. Sew open edges of handles tog. Optional: Make Flip-Flop Flower and sew to Bag.

FLIP-FLOP FLOWER
With B, ch 2.
Front petals: 1st rnd: 9 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join C with sl st to first sc. Break B.
2nd rnd: With C, ch 1. *(1 sc. 1 dc) in next sc. 3 tr in next sc. (1 dc. 1 sc) in next sc. Rep from * around. Join A with sl st to first sc. Break C.
3rd rnd: With A, ch 1. *(1 sc. 1 dc) in next sc. 2 tr in next dc. 3 tr in each of next 3 tr. 2 tr in next dc. (1 dc. 1 sc) in next sc. Rep from * around. Fasten off.

Bernat Handicrafter Bag.JPG

[Shandeh]

Thank you!

[Jcrochet]

Ok, I know I said I wasn't going to start a bag until my other projects were taking care of, but really who was I kidding . I did the market bag since I have always liked that bag. I couldn't believe how quickly it worked up and I love the Psychedelic color of the yarn!!


IMAG0339 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr

[tjwjlove]

Ok, I know I said I wasn't going to start a bag until my other projects were taking care of, but really who was I kidding . I did the market bag since I have always liked that bag. I couldn't believe how quickly it worked up and I love the Psychedelic color of the yarn!!


IMAG0339 by Julie btkm2012, on Flickr

Love your bag. I like that color alot too. I guess I'm just going to have to order some online. I couldn't believe how fast it came together either. I love bags, any kind any shape.

[Jcrochet]

Love your bag. I like that color alot too. I guess I'm just going to have to order some online. I couldn't believe how fast it came together either. I love bags, any kind any shape.

Thank you for the love This was such a fun and quick bag to do, I can definitely see myself making more, especially since there are so many great variegated color choices out there!!

[Shandeh]

Ok, I know I said I wasn't going to start a bag until my other projects were taking care of, but really who was I kidding . I did the market bag since I have always liked that bag. I couldn't believe how quickly it worked up and I love the Psychedelic color of the yarn!!

Wow! You are a FAST worker! It looks great!

[Patty]

My Cotton Shopping bag front/back measure 11" x 13. The pattern states it should be 7"h x 13.5"w. The 1/2"w I'm off doesn't worry me so much, but I'm 4" taller. I meet gauge, so is the pattern off? I am using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in Emerald Isle and white throughout (no stripes for me).

Thank you Bernat for these mini CALs. It is perfect for quick summer projects.

[Shandeh]

My Cotton Shopping bag front/back measure 11" x 13. The pattern states it should be 7"h x 13.5"w. The 1/2"w I'm off doesn't worry me so much, but I'm 4" taller. I meet gauge, so is the pattern off? I am using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in Emerald Isle and white throughout (no stripes for me).

Hmmm... It might be hard to judge, since you aren't changing colors, but do you have a photo?
I just looked at the photo of the pattern model, and it looks like there are 17 stripes, with 8 blue between 9 lighter colored ones. You should have 17 rows of your solid color in that center section.

Thank you Bernat for these mini CALs. It is perfect for quick summer projects.

I'm glad you like them! I'm having fun putting them together. Let me know if you have any ideas for more!