Coastal Crochet Crossbody: Quick & Easy Bag Pattern

"This pattern is worked in joined rounds using basic stitches including the Chain, Single, Double, Slip, and Shell stitches! The strap is made using foundation half double crochet, and if you’re not sure how to work them we’ve got a video tutorial! The Coastal Crossbody is 9.5” tall by 7.75” wide, which is perfect for holding your daily essentials like a phone, wallet, keys or book! The crossbody style means the long purse strap is placed over your head and rests on one shoulder, so that your purse comfortably lays at your hip. This is a great pattern to work up because: Tote bags are quick and easy projects to make. You can use yarn you already have in your stash! This project works great with cotton yarns, plant-based fibers, or acrylics! You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, Shells, textured and fun stitch repeats, foundation half double, finishing techniques & more!"

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge30 pattern sts = 7.75”
10 pattern rows = 4”

Finished Size9.5” tall x 7.75” wide. Strap is 30 (40, 50)" long

Materials List

• Peaches & Creme Original, Worsted weight #4 yarn (100% cotton; 120 yds/109 m per 2.5 oz/70.9 g skein):
  
  Ecru x 2 skeins
• US Size G/6 4.00 mm Crochet Hook
  
• Scissors
  
• 8” cardboard (for tassel)