This cute bag by Veronica Lönnqvist, also known as Garnknuten, is a fun addition to any spring outfit and holds everything you need for a stroll in the city or a day in the park. The lemon-shaped cross-body bag is easy to make and consists mainly of single crochet stitches, which makes it perfect for beginners as well.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 9.75” / 24.5 cm.

Height: 6.75” / 17 cm.

Length of the Strap (After Assembly): Approx. 25” / 65 cm (adjustable).

MATERIALS
Yarn: Alba by BC Garn (100% cotton, 175 yds / 160 m – 50 g).
Colour A: 2 balls in the colourway 18 (Sunshine Yellow).
Colour B: 2 balls in the colourway 32 (Peach).
Colour C: 1 ball in the colourway 9 (Apple Green).
Colour D: 1 ball in the colourway 16 (Natural White).
Colour E: 1 ball in the colourway 22 (Black).

Or approx. the foll amounts of any other sport-­weight cotton yarn: 
Colour A: 350 yds / 320 m.
Colour B: 262 yds / 240 m.
Colour C: 55 yds / 50 m.
Colour D: 175 yds / 160 m.
Colour E: 175 yds / 160 m. 

Worked with two strands of yarn held together throughout the pattern.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Friends Cotton 8/4 by Hobbii or Catania by Schachenmayr. 

Hook: US G-6 / 4 mm. 

Notions: Zipper (10” / 25 cm), 2 (2.75” / 70 mm) carabiner hooks, sewing needle, pins, removable stitch marker (optional).

GAUGE
19 sts x 21 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US G-6 / 4 mm hook in single crochet with double-stranded yarn. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONScc: Colour change. 

NOTES
The bag consists of four main pieces: two outside-facing pieces and two lining pieces which are assembled by both crocheting and sewing. The bag strap and the leaf are made separately.  The bag is worked with two strands of yarn held together throughout the pattern. The pieces worked in the round are crocheted in a continuous spiral. Do not join in the round. It may be helpful to place a removable stitch marker on the first stitch of the round and move up each subsequent round to help indicate where each round ends.