A long or short shoulder / cross body bag with a flat base and alpine stitch body. The long strap can be made adjustable, or customised to your own preferred length.

Free pattern can be found here: https://burgundyandblush.co.uk/aster-alpine-crochet-bag-p...

• <1 100g skein of worsted weight yarn
• 4.0, 5.0mm hooks (5.5 also recommended but not essential)
• Scissors and needle for finishing
• A zip (or alternative closing)
• Optional inner lining or solid base (stitches are quite tight so not required)

Concentration level – Medium. There are no changes in stitches to count, but some of the stitches used could be tricky for a beginner.

Stitches used (US terms):
• Half Double Crochet
• Alpine Stitch
o Includes SC, DC and FPDC
o Tutorial can be found here https://burgundyandblush.co.uk/alpine-stitch-tutorial/
• Stitches in the 3rd loop