Ciera is a shoulder bag crochet pattern that features a flap closure. The bag is made with 2 rectangular panels that are sewn together with a long strip that functions as both the bag base, sides and strap.

This bag comes in 3 variations

Crochet: Just the crochet bag
Lining: Crochet bag and a fabric inner lining.
Zipper + Lining (ZL): Crochet bag, fabric inner lining and a zipper

Estimated dimensions of the bag based on pattern and gauges

Width: 27cm
Height: 20cm
Depth: 7cm
Strap width: 4cm
Strap drop length (top of strap to the top of the bag): ~20cm

You can also customize the bag size by using a spreadsheet I’ve created to generate row and stitch counts.

There is one gauge for the front and back panels, and one for the strap and zip panel

Gauge for Front and Back Panels
5 cluster V-stitches over 7 rows = 8cm x 8cm

Gauge for Strap and Zip Panel
15 sc over 8 rows = 8cm x 4cm