The Honey Moon Bag is a textured, versatile, summery, and free crochet pattern on Moogly! Featuring Bernat Suede-ish, you'll want to make one in every color!
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Slip some Bernat Suede-ish on your hook!
I've had some Bernat Suede-ish sitting on my shelves for a little bit now, waiting for just the right inspiration to strike. I knew I wanted to make a summery bag... And when I sat down with the yarn, this design just flew right off my hook!
I originally started working it up in one color, but soon realized it needed to be this bright sunny yellow for me. I loved the suggestion of Sunshine Smile from reader Julia E., but alas that name was taken, so Honey Moon it is - get it? Honeycomb colorway, shaped like a moon... Of course, Bernat Suede-ish comes in a great variety of colors, so you can get the look that's right for you!
Pick Your Handle(s), Pick Your Style!
The Honey Moon Bag is designed to be versatile and worn however you like. With a shorter strap, it makes a great shoulder bag. Go longer and it's a crossbody - with a nod to how everyone is wearing their fanny packs these days as well. By adding metal rings to the tabs, you can switch out the handles every day, to fit your needs!
Honey Moon Bag
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US-J, 6.0 mm hook, Susan Bates
255 yds Bernat Suede-ish (5 - Bulky; 70% Polyester 30% Viscose; 100 g/3.5 oz, 164 m/179 yds)
Colorway Shown: Honeycomb - 2 balls
Handle - purchased handle in desired length and style
Shown: 23.6" handle
Optional (if needed): Rings to sew into tabs
Optional: fabric lining
Gauge: 13 sts = 4" (gauge is not important for this pattern)
Size: Approx 15.5" wide x 12.5" tall excluding tabs and handle
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
NOTES:
This pattern is made in two identical pieces. But don't break your yarn when you've finished the second piece!
If you would like to block your bag, I recommend doing so prior to assembly.
If you prefer the "WS" of the bag to the Right Side, then put that on the outside - make it your own!
Honey Moon Bag INSTRUCTIONS:
Make 2:
Rnd 1 [RS]: Make a magic circle, CSDC, dc 11 in the ring, join. (12 sts)
Row 2 [RS]: (CSDC, dc) in 1st st, 2 dc in next 8 sts, dc in next st; turn. (remaining sts unworked) (19 sts)
Row 3 [WS]: Ch 1, sc in first st, *2 fpdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn. (28 sts)
Row 4 [RS]: CSDC in first st, dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc, dc 2; rep from * until 2 sts rem, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (35 sts)
Row 5: CSDC, dc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * until 4 sts rem, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (41 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, *2 fpdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * to end, turn. (47 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, *bpdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * across, turn.
Row 8: CSDC in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts; rep from * finishing last rep with just 2 dc, turn. (54 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *fpdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, sc in last st, turn.
Row 10: CSDC, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts; rep from * across finishing last rep with just 2 dc, turn. (62 sts)
Row 11: CSDC, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts; rep from *across finishing last rep with just 2 dc, turn. (71 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *2 fpdc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; rep from * across finishing last rep with just 4 sc, turn. (81 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, *bpdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts; rep from *across finishing last rep with just 3 sc, turn.
Row 14: CSDC, dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts; rep from *across finishing last rep with just 5 dc, turn. (92 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *fpdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * across, turn.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts] 8 times, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 3 sts, turn. (105 sts)
Note: The next rnd is worked all the way around the piece, but is NOT joined!
Rnd 17: Ch 8, skip ch closest to hook, sc in rem 7 chs (tab made), sc in next 15 sts, hdc in next 12 sts, dc in next 51 sts, hdc in next 12 sts, sc in last 15 sts, ch 2, sc evenly across ends of rows, sc in 7 sc of tab; turn. (do not join)
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in ea sc across, sc in ch-2 sp, do NOT turn to work along curve. For Piece 1, break yarn and finish off. For Piece 2, do NOT break yarn.
Assembly:
- With RS facing out and WS together, use stitch markers to match up stitches along the curve. Be sure not to attach the 7 sts of each Tab. Tabs should be at opposite ends.
- Continuing with active loop from Piece 2, sc through both layers of the bag, along the curve. Break the yarn and finish off.
- Cut 2 pieces of yarn, each approximately 24" long.
- Fold the tabs over the rings or over your handle (depending on chosen handle's style) towards the opposite side of the bag. Use the yarn pieces to whipstitch each tab along opposite side. Attach handle to rings if needed.
- Optional: Line the bag with fabric if desired.
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Alexandra says
Perfect for Summer! Cheerful and stylish. I hadn't heard of Suede-ish before seeing this bag, but now I'm tempted to try some!
Jackie Eaton says
What does CSDC mean ,please
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jackie! That is the Chainless Starting Double Crochet! I'm so sorry I forgot to add that to the Links and Tutorials list - I'll do that now!
Micaela says
Thank you for the fun pattern! It’s perfect for summer. Small suggestion, I think the count for row 3 may be 28 instead of 29.
Tamara Kelly says
Right you are! Thank you so much! ♥
Elaine MacIver says
I don't know what I am doing wrong, but when it comes to attaching them together, , going around the bag to the other side, one piece is a lot shorter than the other, my tension is ok, but it always ends up a lot shorter than the other piece, ie towards the close, not the length. I hope this makes sense, I'd send a pic if I could to explain it
Tamara Kelly says
Hm, my best advice is to match up the pieces with stitch markers before you start sewing. I'm not sure what's happening here otherwise, is it possible you accidentally switched hook sizes, or started watching a scary movie?
VERONICA says
Love the look of this pattern. This will be the first time I've worked with this yarn, looks interesting (I've bought 2 colors to make 2 bags)! Thanks for the links for the straps and rings 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!
Mallory says
Hi there! I'm having the hardest time on Row 4. What do you mean by "2 DC, DC 2" ? Is it 2 DC in the next two stitches, DC 2tog?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Mallory! When the number is before the stitch, it's an increase. So 2 dc = 2 dc in the next st. When the number is after the stitch, you work that stitch in that many stitches. So dc 2 = dc in the next 2 sts. Does that help?
Mallory says
It does, thank-you!! I also noticed after I posted that there was a tutorial. I appreciate that explanation though because I haven't seen an increase written this way before and now I'll recognize it next time!
I've already completed one side and ordered straps, thanks for the awesome pattern!!!