Crochet a colorful bag for all of your summer adventures. Front post stitches in geometric stripes create impact, and a drawstring closure keeps your summer essentials secure.

Difficulty Beginner

Finished Size 11” wide and 15” tall.

Yarn Patons Grace (distributed by Spinrite) (100% mercerized cotton): #62048 citadel, 3 skeins (A); #62008 natural (B), #62430 wine (C), #62110 navy (D), 1 skein each.

Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; stitch marker; 10.5” × 13.5” plastic canvas sheet, 1; 9” × 12” craft felt sheets, 2; 1/2 yard coordinating fabric; sewing needle and matching thread; 4 mm cord lock, 1; 2 decorative beads; paper and pencil.

Gauge Base = 6.5” in diameter; 19 sts and 13 rnds = 4” in body patt.