This crochet bag is your future favourite companion at the farmers’ market and beyond. Mimosa is worked as a long rectangle that is then folded and finished with a leather strap.

SIZE
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 13.5” / 34 cm.
Height: 13.5” / 34 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: C1: 2 cones of Jute Twine 1.5 ​mm by Tarmo (100% jute, 87 yds / 80 m – 113 g), natural colour.
Or approx. 155 yds / 140 m of Sisal, Linen or Hemp Twine in 1.5 mm thickness.

C2: 3 skeins of Friends Cotton 8/8 by Hobbii (100% cotton, 82 yds / 75 m – 50 g), colourway Lemon (23).
Or approx. 200 yds / 180 m of light-worsted or dk-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestion for the cotton yarn are for example Lily Sugar ’n Cream and Drops Paris.

Crochet Hook: US G-6 / 4 mm.

Notions: Leather strap 3/4 x 29.5” / 2 x 75 cm (or desired length), two ¾“ / 20 mm D-rings (optional), two 1/3” / 9 mm diameter doubled-sided rivets.

GAUGE
15 sts x 10 rows to 4” / 10 cm in St Patt, unblocked.

CONSTRUCTION
This bag is worked in rows as a long, striped rectangle that measures 9.5 x 28.5” / 24 x 72 cm before assembly. It is worked in double crochet, single crochet and bobble stitches. When finished, the rectangle is folded and sewn together to form the bag.