Striped Shopper Bag by Cesca Woodrow

Striped Shopper Bag

Crochet
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in Half Double Crochet (US)
6.0 mm (J)
492 yards (450 m)
One Size
both US and UK
English
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Sizes – one size

English Crochet terms used throughout (see stitches used below for US terms)

Finished Measurements – Main bag length 35cm, width 38cm, strap length 52cm (allowing
for stretching to occur when the bag is in use).

Yarn – Aran weight 100% Cotton: Suggested yarn – Yarn and Colours Epic 100% Cotton, 50g
(1.8oz), Aran.

6 x 50g balls in Ecru (for plain bag)

5x 50g balls in Ecru and 1 x 50g ball in colour of choice (for striped bag)

Hook size – 6mm

Yarn Needle

Stitch marker

Gauge* – 18sts x 15 rows = 15cm square in htr. Always check your gauge before starting
your project to ensure you obtain the correct size. If your gauge turns out too small, use a
bigger hook. If your gauge is too loose, use a smaller hook.

Stitches used

Ch – Chain
Sl st – Slip stitch
Dc – double crochet (Sc – Single crochet US)
htr – Half treble (Hdc – Half Double Crochet US)
Tr – Treble (Dc – Double Crochet US)