Crochet Bucket Bag

Materials

• Yarn: 100% cotton yarn in natural/cream color (about 300-400 yards)
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Optional: Faux leather straps (for handles)

Gauge

10 double crochets (dc) and 6 rows = 4 inches in pattern.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st - stitch

Instructions

1. Foundation Row: Ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc total)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (24 dc total)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (36 dc total)
5. Round 4: Ch 3, (1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (48 dc total)
6. Body of Bag: Continue working in the round without increasing until the bag measures about 10 inches from the bottom (approximately 27 rounds).
7. Top Trim: Work 1 round of sc around the edge for a neat finish. Join with sl st.
8. Handles: If using faux leather straps, sew them onto the bag at the desired length or create crochet handles by chaining and attaching them at each side.
9. Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Finishing Touches

You can customize your bag by adding a lining, or decorative details such as tassels or beads. This bag can be made larger or smaller by adjusting the number of rounds for the body.