This checkered crossbody bag pattern is the perfect size for just the essentials… a phone, a few cards and some cash. Big enough to hold what you need, but not so big as to be heavy and cumbersome.

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Materials:

50 Yards Size 4 Cotton Yarn in Main Color (I used I Love This Cotton in Sage)
50 Yards Size 4 Cotton Yarn in Contrasting Color (I used I Love This Cotton in Ivory)
US H/ 5 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Final Size:

4 ¾” wide x 7” tall (not including strap)

Stitches Used:

(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
(dc) double crochet