The Mandala Crossbody Bag is a sturdy statement bag that is great to grab and go. This pattern is easy to customize to showcase your personality. Try different color combinations, a solid back instead of stripes, or add handles on both sides for a shoulder bag.

The bag is created with two solid panels that are stitched together to form the structure. The mandala motif is stitched to the front panel of the bag. The design requires a few special stitches and stitch patterns.

Materials
Color A — 2 skeins of Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton in Bay Leaf (Medium Weight 4, 3.5oz/186yds, 100g/170m), 100% Mercerized Cotton
Color B — 2 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Ecru (Medium Weight 4, 3.5oz/186yds, 100g/170m), 100% Mercerized Cotton
Size G/6/4.25mm (Boye®) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Hook and d-ring hardware for strap (1.25” hardware used in pattern)
Zipper and lining fabric if desired

Gauge / Finished Measurements
If worked as the pattern is written, this bag measures approximately 12” wide by 11” high.
4” x 4” in waistcoat stitch is 17 sts and 22 rows.

Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch Chain
St(s) Stitch(es)
Sp(s) Space(s)
Sl st Slip stitch
Sc Single crochet
Hdc Half double crochet
Dc Double crochet
Fpdc Front post double crochet
Tr Treble crochet
AltDcTch Alternate double crochet turning chain
AltTrTch Alternate treble crochet turning chain