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Pattern available for free on my website.

Hook Size: 4 mm hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn: weight 3 or 4 cotton yarn. Sample crocheted in Paintbox Yarns Cotton. 305 yards MC, 240 yards other colors. (I had 6 colors other than the cream on my bag, so 40 yards each color was used).

Other: Bag hardware (D-rings with at least 1” inside measurement, strap/keychain clips), stitch markers, measuring tape.

Gauge: Each granny square is 5” x5” after blocking

Finished Bag Size: 12” tall x 9” wide when laid flat.

Welcome to the Serendipity Day bag! This is a wonderful little bag that is perfect for a day out and about. I purposefully designed this bag for Pride Month, but you don’t need to limit yourself to one month to show your Pride!

#Pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and all others who fall under the queer umbrella (LGBTQ+). Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most LGBTQ+ rights movements. (Read more about pride here.) This bag is my small contribution to promoting visibility and Pride in who you are!

This bag is made with 4 granny squares connected with the Continuous Flat Braid Join, then the bottom and top are crocheted in rounds. The straps are made with the Thermal stitch, which makes a great sturdy fabric that doesn’t over stretch. Pair that with d-ring clips, and you can turn the bag into 3 different styles; a handbag, a sling bag, and a backpack.

I chose to use the traditional ROYGBIV rainbow (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple). But you can use any colors you like to make your bag. Check out page 12 for some ideas on how you can make your squares!
For the sample bag, I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK. This is a weight 3, 100% cotton, DK yarn. I chose cotton because it’s a good sturdy fabric; however, you can make this bag with any weight 3 or 4 yarn that you would like. Weight 4 yarn will make a bit larger bag, though, so make sure you check your gauge.

Thank you to my Testers: Kat and Lisa

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