Velour/velvet/plush/chenille (there are so many names for it!) yarn is so hot right now, and although it’s normally seen used in Amigurumi and other handmade toys, I personally love it for statement bags and even blankets. There’s something so fun about the texture and depth that this kind of yarn gives both knitted and crocheted items. The season of tote bags is almost upon us, and whilst cotton and linen are popular choices for tote bags and summer accessories, if you’re looking for something soft and unusual, you’ll love this roomy bag.
Don’t say it too loud, but this might be your new favourite tite bag! Suitable for confident beginners, and combining eye-catching texture with off-the-scale touchability, the Dumpette Bag is the perfect carry-all tote. Its cute and pudgy shape is fun and sweet, plus big enough to fit in all your essentials. Featuring a trendy drawstring closure, it’s a quick and satisfying make that you’ll love to wear.
MATERIALS:
Yarn 1: 2 x Honey Bunny in Lilac (63), Yarn 2: 1 x Kind Feather in Lavender (12)
Crochet hooks: 7 mm and 4 mm.
Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors.
YARN QUALITY: Honey Bunny, Hobbii, 100 g (3.5 oz) = 120 m (131 yds).
Kind Feather: Hobbii, 100 g (3.5 oz) = 235 m (257 yds).
GAUGE: 9 sts x 9 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) in hdcbpo
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Hdcblo = half double crochet (through the back loop only)
Hdcbpo = half double crochet (between the posts)
SIZE: One size.
MEASUREMENTS: Width: 13”/33cm – Length: 14”/35cm.
Pattern
INFO AND TIPS
Feel free to adjust the length of the strap to your liking by simply adding or removing chain stitches. You can also do this with the drawstring closure.
Stitch Information
Half Double Crochet (Between the Posts) is a simple adaptation to the regular half double crochet stitch, with the only difference being that you insert your hook between the posts of the previous row, as shown in the stitch diagram. This stitch gives a really modern and tactile look to your crochet projects that is perfect for bags and it’s really easy to work up.
Round 1: Chain 6 and sl st into first ch to join or make a magic ring.
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Work 11 hdc into the centre of the ring and sl st into top of first ch 2 to join. (12 sts). Ch 2.
Round 2: Make 2 hdc sts into each st around (24 sts). Sl st into top of ch 2, ch 2.
Round 3: *Make 2 hdc sts into same st, 1 hdc* (36 sts). Sl st into top of ch 2, ch 2.
Round 4: *Make 2 hdc sts into same st, 2 hdc* (48 sts). Sl st into top of ch 2, ch 2.
Round 5: *Make 2 hdc sts into same st, 3 hdc* (60 sts). Sl st into top of ch 2, ch 2.
Round 6: *Make 2 hdc sts into same st, 4 hdc* (72 sts). Sl st into top of ch 2, ch 2.
Round 7: Make one hdcblo into every st around.
From this point onwards do not ch 2 at the beginning of each round. Instead, mark the first st of each round with a stitch marker, moving it up to the next round when you come to it.
Rounds 8 – 21: hdcbpo.
Rounds 22 – 24: sc.
Break yarn and weave in ends.
MAKING THE BAG STRAP
Using yarn two held double (take one end of yarn from the centre pull and one from the outside) and using your 5mm hook, ch 80. Sk 1 ch and work one sl st into each st across.
Ch 1 and turn. Work two rows of sc and finish with one row of sl st to finish.
Bind off and weave in ends. Sew straps to either side of the bag in place as shown in the image.
MAKING THE DRAWSTRING CLOSURE
Using yarn two as above, ch 154 and work one sl st into each ch st across.
Break yarn and weave ends carefully into the drawstring. Weave the drawstring through the top of the bag just underneath round 22 as shown. Tie a knot at the end of each drawstring to finish.
Enjoy your bag and don’t forget to share your work on social media by tagging me – I love to see all your creations!
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