Libra Bag

The Libra Bag is one of the first patterns published in the #MyZodiacSweater collection – a series of crochet garments and accessories that follow a common theme: colorwork made easy. Each design is named after one of the star signs, and uses multiple colors for a contrasting effect. The stitch patterns are carefully selected, so that you only have to work with one color at a time. Use hashtag #MyZodiacSweater when posting on social media!

The Libra Bag is a bucket bag worked from the bottom up using almost entirely variations of the single crochet stitch. The round base is made using the thick and durable waistcoat stitch, while the body uses a fun stitch pattern with a grid-like effect. The bag is closed with a drawstring at the top and the strap is added last.

The pattern calls for sport weight yarn, but some of my testers used DK weight with great results. Check out the tester photo gallery on my blog where I share all the details on yarns and yardages from my testers!

Go for 2 solid, contrasting colors, or show off your creativity and create gradients on one of the colors! This bag has been worked up in so many different color combos, and they all look amazing.

This advanced beginner pattern has you covered with step-by-step instructions and tutorial photos for the trickier parts of the pattern.

After the crocheting is complete, I walk you through the next steps of the bag making process, with written and photo tutorials on how to make a removable and/or adjustable bag, how to make your own base shaper, how to make the drawstring. The pattern also lists all materials required. I also provide a brief example of how I added lining to the inside of my bag, however the pattern does not walk you through the lining part.

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Base diameter: 9 inches or 23 cm
Bag height: 13 inches or 33 cm
Strap length: 70 inches or 178 cm
You can easily adjust the pattern to make the bag taller, shorter, bigger, or smaller!

DIFFICULTY
Advanced beginner

MATERIALS
• Yarn: You’ll need at least two colors. A main color (MC), and a contrasting color (CC) of any sport or DK weight yarn. Sample shown in Scheepjes Catona. Gauge isn’t crucial for this pattern, but if your gauge is different, then the measurements and yardage will also vary.
• Hooks: 5.0 mm, 3.5 mm (only for detailing). I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down is hook sizes
• Notions: Tape measure, scissors, darning needle, stitch markers

YARDAGE
Main color (white): 681 yds or 623 m
Contrast color (total): 342 yds or 313 m

Yardages are approximated and can vary based on your tension, yarn, and hook. Check out more photos, yarn substitution ideas, as well as the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers on the blog post.

DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?
No.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
After completing the payment, check your inbox for an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern. You will need a PDF reader installed to open the pattern.

PATTERN SUPPORT
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