Marais Handbag

Crochet
April 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12.5 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Single Crochet
5.5 mm (I)
220 yards (201 m)
One Size
US
English
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SUPPLY LIST
5.5 mm hook (bag) & 4mm hook (handles)
Any Category 4 ww yarn (Yarn Used: Caron One Pound in Soft Grey Mix)
Approx yardage: 220 yards
4 x ¾” D Rings
2 x sets magnetic closures (optional)
Scissors
Tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Measurements are for assembled handbag
12” width, 11” height, handles are 6” from top of handbag

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Intermediate

PATTERN AND SIZING NOTES

  • The stitch count is given in parentheses ( ) at the end of each row
  • The ‘faux bobble’ is made by a triple crochet amongst single crochets where the single crochet pulls the triple crochet down to the single crochet height and pops it out
  • It’s really important that, in the rows where you’re creating the faux bobble, you keep the single crochet that follows the triple crochet very tight to make the fake bobble pop out
  • This project is made in 2 panels with 2 handles and requires the D-rings to be crocheted right in to the piece. The handles are crocheted as a flat piece and then the two long sides sewn together.
  • For my version of the handbag, I have used magnetic closures for the sides to keep the folds in, but this is optional
  • Stitch count for each round will be indicated in parentheses ( ) at the end of the row.