The Elmore Ring Bag is a one-skein Tunisian lace tote that features buttery soft Bernat Softee Cotton! Perfect for everything from sunny days window shopping to nights out on the town, this crochet bag looks much more complicated than it is - make your own with the free crochet pattern on Moogly!
Disclaimer: Materials for this pattern were provided by Yarnspirations; this post includes affiliate links.
Featuring Tunisian Lace
I love the look of knitted lace, but somewhere in there I always get lost and frustrated. But Tunisian lace is a different story! After each return pass, you're back to one loop - making frogging a whole lot easier, if and when needed. It still takes a bit of practice, but I do think the frustration level is lower - and the satisfaction level is off the charts!
And Bernat Softee Cotton!
For this pattern, I used Bernat Softee Cotton, a super-soft yarn with a gorgeous array of colors and a summery feel. But I do think this pattern will work with just about any yarn you have on the shelf! Since it's a one-skein pattern, you've got lots of options!
Elmore Ring Bag
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US-J, 6mm Susan Bates Tunisian hook
240 yds Bernat Softee Cotton (3 - Light; 60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 120g/4.2 oz; 232 m/254 yds)
Colorway Shown: Golden (1 ball)
Ring Bag Handles (approx 5" diameter)
Optional: Bag lining
Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4"/10cm in TSS
Finished Size: Approx 11" x 11" excluding handles
Helpful Links:
Tunisian Foundation Row and Tunisian Simple Stitch
Special Stitches:
tss - Tunisian Simple Stitch: With hook in front of work throughout, insert hook under front vertical bar of indicated stitch from right to left, yo and pull up a loop.
SRP - Standard Return Pass: Ch 1, *yo and pull through next 2 loops on hook, rep from * until 1 loop remains on hook.
tds - Tunisian Double Crochet: With hook in front of work throughout, yo, insert hook under front vertical bar of indicated stitch from right to left, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook.
m1 - Make One: Insert hook in ch sp or indicated sp, yo and pull up a loop.
tks - Tunisian Knit Stitch: Insert hook between front vertical bar and back vertical bar of indicated stitch, so that the hook goes to the back of the fabric, yo and pull up a loop.
Note:
When the SRP pass is used, it is noted at the end of that row's forward pass. If it is not the SRP, it is given its own line of instruction.
Elmore Ring Bag Instructions
Foundation Row: Ch 44, skip the ch closest to the hook, pull up a loop in each rem ch across. SRP. (44 loops in Forward Pass)
Row 1: Skip first st, tss in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Row 2 Forward Pass: Ch 1, skip first 3 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in second skipped st, *skip next 2 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in first skipped st; rep from * until 1 st rem, tdc under two outer vertical bars.
Row 2 Return Pass: Ch 1, *yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, ch 1, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook; rep from * until 2 loops rem, yo and pull through both loops.
Row 3: Skip first st, *tss in next st, m1 in ch sp, tss in next st; rep from * across until 1 st rem, tks in last st. SRP.
Rows 4 - 41: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
Rows 42 - 44: Skip first st, TSS in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Begin Decreases:
Row 1: Ch 1, skip first 3 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in second skipped st, *skip next 2 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in first skipped st; rep from * until 1 st rem, tdc under two outer vertical bars. SRP. (30 loops in Forward Pass)
Row 2: Skip first st, TSS in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Row 3: Ch 1, skip first 3 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in second skipped st, [skip next 2 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in first skipped st] 3 times, skip next 3 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in first skipped st, rep [ to ] 4 times, tdc under two outer vertical bars. SRP. (20 loops in Forward Pass)
Row 4: Skip first st, tss in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Row 5: Ch 1, skip first 3 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in second skipped st, *skip next 2 sts, tds in next st, working in front of prev st, tds in first skipped st; rep from * until 1 st rem, tdc under two outer vertical bars. SRP. (14 loops in Forward Pass)
Row 6: Skip first st, *tss in next st, m1 between prev and next st, tss in next st; rep from * across until 1 st rem, tks in last st. SRP. (20 loops in Forward Pass)
Make Handle Flap:
Rows 7 - 14 (or to needed length for handles selected): Skip first st, TSS in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Bind Off - Tunisian Slip Stitch Bind Off: With hook in front of work throughout, skip first st, insert hook under front vertical bar of next stitch from right to left, yo and pull up a loop, pull that loop through first loop on hook. Break yarn leaving a long tail to sew flap over the handle.
Make Other Side (worked into Foundation Row):
Row 1: Join to first st, ch 1, skip first st, tss in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Rows 2: Skip first st, TSS in each rem st until 1 st rem, insert hook in last st under two outer vertical bars, yo, pull loop through. SRP.
Rep the Begin Decreases Section as shown above through Handle Flap.
Assembly:
Block the bag flat so that sides are straight and parallel, approx 11" wide.
Fold bag in half (around Rows 20/21) and seam sides, ending seam at decreases.
Fold handle flap over handle, and use long tail to sew closed. Repeat for other handle.
Add bag lining if desired. Some options: No Sew Bag Lining; Sewn-in Bag Lining
LOOKING FOR MORE?
Are you looking for more one skein crochet patterns? I have a LOT - some of my most recent are the Tunisian Dawn Sunglasses Case, Cottage Bucket Bag, and Aspen Valley Cowl! And then you can browse all my patterns on Moogly or Ravelry!
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Jacqueline Dooley says
So pretty and useful. I’m so excited for the tutorial for this bag. I would love more one skein crochet projects. They are such great gifts. Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! The video tutorial should be up Tuesday morning! ♥
Terri Ann says
What a darling bag! I love the stitch combo and the rings give it a great retro feel. Another great pattern!
Tamela Charles says
I love you millions of patterns. They are get for beginners like Mr.
Tamara Kelly says
♥ Thank you so much, Tamela!