Art of Crochet by Teresa - Crochet Messenger Hobo Slouch Bag

Written Instructions - http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_07.html

Crochet Messenger Slouch Handbag

Written by Teresa Richardson

Materials
Crochet Hook Size: L - 8MM
4 Ply Yarn
Yarn Amount Estimate: 600 yards/548 meters

Keep in mind that it is better to have to much yarn than not enough.

2 Strands of Yarn - I use 4-ply and 3-ply in the tutorial. You can use any combination. It will make the bag a little larger or smaller depending on your hook size and crochet tension.

For A Deeper Bag - There is a decrease at round 28. For a deeper bag, you can add more rounds before, more rounds after or both at the decrease round.

Start Loop: Magic Circle Or Chain 3, join.

Round 1: Ch 1, 6 SC in loop or chain, Do Not Join

Round 2: 2 SC in ea SC around (12 SC) Mark beginning round. Make sure you move your

marker every couple or rows. Your start stitch will shift to the left and your marker

will shift to the right with each consecutive increase round.

Round 3: 2 SC in ea SC around ( 24 SC)

Round 4: 1 SC in each SC around ( 24 SC)

Round 5: *1 SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST, Continue around from *. (36 SC)

Round 6: 1 SC in ea SC around ( 36 SC)

Round 7: *1 SC in each of the next 2 SC, 2 SC in the next SC,Continue around from *.(50 SC)

Round 8: 1 SC in ea SC around, (50 SC) If you find you have less stitches, evenly work the extra stitches.

Round 9: *1 SC in each of the next 3 SC, 2 SC in the next SC,Continue around from *.(60 SC)

Round 10: 1 SC in ea ST around. (60 SC)

Round 11: *1 SC in each of the next 4 SC, 2 SC in the next SC,Continue around from *.(74 SC)

Round 12-27: 1 SC in ea SC around (74 SC)

Round 28: *1 SC in ea of the next 3 Sts, Dec over the next 2 STs, Repeat from * around.

Round 29-37: 1 SC in ea SC around. (60 SC)
Once you have completed your length of the bag, Sk 1 st, sl st in next. Cut yarn and
secure.

Bag Handle: Chain 15, Join, 15 SC in the chain loop. Do not join. Continue crocheting to the length you want your handle to be, approximately 23". Sk 1 st, sl st in next. Cut yarn and secure.

Sewing on Handle: Turn the bag inside out. Put the handle inside the bag. Align the handle with top edge of the handbag. Placement of the first handle does not matter. Sew the 15 stitches of the handle and bag together. Secure and knot well, sew in tail. Repeat the same steps for the other end of the handle. There will be approximately 15 single crochet between each joined handle. After sewing and securing all tails and magic circle loops, turn bag right side out.

Flap:
Row 1: Slip Stitch to one open side. SC across to the other side.
Row 2-10: CH 1, turn, SC in ea sc across.

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[donaskmey]

other than crocheting a tube for the handle, can i just make a long strip instead? the tubed handle makes the bag look more chunkier that i'd like to make mine.

[tjw1963]

@donaskmey You can make a strap

[CheeseGaGa]

hi teresa, i just finish my bag and i was wondering if adding a zip would be ok, erm, what size zip do i use? the bag is the perfect size for me, god bless (:

[tjw1963]

@CheeseGaGa You will find a zipper close in size to the opening of the bag. You will hand stitch it in with a small sewing needle and sewing thread.

[ezigyjolesz]

Hey Teresa! I'm really happy that I found your channel! I appreciate your work, you're a good "teacher"! I've learned a lot from your videos, thank you veryveryvery much!

[tjw1963]

@ezigyjolesz Thank you for your kind words. Please share a video response or a picture

[ruqayyah4]

how can i make my bag even larger?

[miachavelita]

Omg i cant stand ur squeaky hook! Otherwise its great!

[XxchibiboboxX]

i like your magic circle method way better. quicker and much more effective-thank you :)

[sachaoh]

Can I do a half or double crochet stitch instead of a single crochet? :)

[gottaloveit25]

Could you post a video about making a smaller version bag

[nascar2182001]

Can a double crochet stitch or even half work just as well? Thanks :)

[milkshake011]

Hi, what is the size of the bag?