Crochet your own beautiful Mochila Rayas bag with this easy to follow tutorial. The pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts.

This pattern is for a small size bag, the final dimensions are approximately 5” (12 cm) in diameter, and 7” (18 cm) tall. The strap woven for the pictured bag measures 40” (100 cm).

Experience Needed:
Basic crochet skills. How to start with a magic circle/ring, how to increase in the round, and how to change colors.

Materials Needed:
Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton, 125 m/50 g)
--A – Vivid Blue (146) 1 x 50 g
--B – Shocking Pink (114) 1 x 50 g
--C – Yellow Gold (208) 1 x 50 g
--D – Black Coffee (162) 1 x 50 g
--if you choose to crochet your strap, you will need an extra ball of each of the colors for the strap

you may substitute other brands of yarn, but for the best results, and the proper size bag, make sure the yarn you purchase is 100% mercerized cotton and 125m/50g.

Some other suitable brands are: Phildar Phil Coton 3, Schachenmayr Catania, Yarn and Colors “Must-Have”, Paton’s Grace

--2 – 2.5mm (B/1) hook
--stitch marker
--tapestry needle

kumihimo disk (optional)
16 bobbins (optional)
inkle loom (optional)
fringe twister (optional)

If you do not have the optional materials, don’ worry! I give alternate instructions in the pattern on how to finish your bag without anything more than standard crochet supplies.