Basking Crossbody Bag by Ashlyn Holmes

Basking Crossbody Bag

Crochet
June 2018
23 Bees 22 lb Hemp Cord
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 3 rows = 2 inches
in diameter, blocked and starched
4.0 mm (G)
5.5 mm (I)
266 yards (243 m)
10.5" in diameter
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The bag is a crocheted take on trendy round woven bags made from palms and other plant-based materials. Whether you’re traveling for the summer or running errands at home, this crossbody purse is the perfect companion for all your summer adventures.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size 10.5” in diameter.

Yarn 23 Bees 22 lb Hemp Cord (100% organic hemp; 133 yd (400 ft) / 2.46 oz): undyed, 2 balls.

Hook Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker; yarn needle; 3 Tbsp cornstarch.

Gauge 9 sts = 2” and 3 rnds = 2” in diameter, blocked and starched.

Notes Bag is worked in 2 pieces in the round, then seamed together with the right side facing.