This bucket bag crochet pattern includes instructions for a mushroom bag, with an optional peekaboo window for accessing yarn on the go through the bag. Using the pattern, your choice of colors and decorations can personalize your own cottagecore woodland fairy house for holding traveling treasures. Add shrubbery, or a chimney, or flowers! In terms of personalization, the sky is the limit.

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Skill level: Best for advanced beginner to intermediate crocheters, who are familiar with the following terms:

Stitches used:

• magic circle
• double crochet
• half double crochet
• single crochet
• crocheting in the back loops only (BLO)
• increases
• decreases
• some basic sewing for decoration

Materials:
7mm crochet hook (could also use 6.5mm/size K or 8mm/size L)
4mm crochet hook (size G)
Worsted weight yarn (size 4), in base color, cap color, and decoration color(s)
Tapestry or yarn needle
Scissors

Language: Pattern is written in English, using USA crochet terms.

Bag mechanics and size: The cylinder bag cinches closed with a drawstring, and the top cap moves up and down on the bag straps. Once complete the bag is about 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall, depending on yarn type and crocheter tension.

Pattern itself: The pattern is 5 pages and includes photos and detailed instructions. Two files will be available to download; the filename ending in “Printer Friendly” will use less ink for your printing needs.

Yarn colors and length estimates: Pattern example uses CraftSmart Solid (rebranded as Soft Classic Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads), but any worsted weight yarn can be used.

1. Bucket base: 180 yards
2. Bag cap: 90 yards
3. Strap: 7-8 yards
4. Decorations (mushroom spots, door, doorknob, greenery): 2-10 yards

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