The Bergen Bag by Makalani Sæther

The Bergen Bag

Crochet
July 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 repeats = 4 inches
in Granny square
4.5 mm
793 - 820 yards (725 - 750 m)
Medium
US
English Norwegian
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

Create your own stylish and practical Crochet Granny Square Bag using this fun and detailed Crochet Pattern! (When you buy this Pattern, you get both an English and a Norwegian version).

This modern crochet shoulder bag for women is super cute and the perfect crochet accessory for summer 2023! Granny Squares are so HOT this summer!

This is a perfect bag for your days at the beach or at a festival! It is roomy and sturdy! And it even has pockets!

Due to the lining and the attached shoulder straps, it also will not stretch in use!! It will stay pretty for the longest time.

There are NO SCARY STITHCES. You need slip stitches, chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet! In the pattern we also describe how to crochet double crochet together - to make the petals. See the listing video!

You make 24 granny squares, and sew them together - in a cylinder shape. You crochet and attach a 8-sided bottom with a flower in the middle. You finish by crocheting an edge along the top - and lining your bag!

We describe in detail how to line the bag in the pattern. We recommend using preloved material for the lining, like an old curtain ar worn bed sheets. You can also include a layer of wadding to make the bag even more sturdy and stable.

Using this pattern, you can make a gorgeous and very special crochet bag for yourself or for someone you love ❤️ We are here to help you do just that!

The bag is co-designed by @fanatrollet_hobbydiller, Linda Sandven, an me, @nordicyarnart.

Feel free to contact me via IG or e-mail (nordicyarnart@gmail.com) if you have questions. I am happy to help! I also love seeing your your makes! Please tag photos on Instagram/social media using the hashtags #thebergenbag @nordicyarnart and @fanatrollet_hobbydiller.

All the best and happy crocheting!
xx,
Makalani and Linda
IG: @Nordicyarnart and @fanatrollet_hobbydiller
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SUPPLIES:
Yarn Suggestions: Drops Paris from Drops Design or Lyric from Puppets (75m/50 grams) or other 10 ply/aran/worsted yarn. You need
Main color: 350
Contrast color 1: 50grams
Contrast color 2: 100 grams
Suggested hook size: 4.5mm, or use the hook size that gives you the correct gauge.
For lining you need: Woven cotton material without stretch, a thin needle, pins, sewing thread, sewing machine and an iron. We recommend preloved material. You need 4 rectangles measuring 42x32cm (sides, 16.5x12.6in.), one square measuring 42x42cm
(pockets, 16.6x16.6in.), and 2 circles with diameter 27cm (bottom, 10.6in.).
Batting: Batting/wadding makes your bag sturdier. You need 2 rectangles measuring
42x32cm (sides, 16.5x12.6in.) and 1 circle with diameter 27cm (bottom, 10.6in.).
You also need: Scissors, Yarn Needle, Thick Sewing Needle,
Stitch Markers, Pins and two Bag Straps of about 95cm (37.4in.).

-PDF pattern, NOT THE FINISHED ITEM!
-Instant download PDF crochet pattern. After payment you receive an email with a link to download the pdf pattern.
-English (US terms) and Norwegian instructions are included in each purchase.
-Easy to follow step-by-step instructions for handmade crochet bag
-Printable
-Skill level: beginner+/intermediate

COPYRIGHT: This pattern is designed by Solbjørg Makalani Myrtveit Sæther, Nordic Yarn Art and Linda Sandven, Fanatrollet Hobbydiller. You may sell crocheted items made from this patterns. If you sell on Etsy or other marketplaces, you must credit us as designers. You may not sell or share the pattern in any way.

Norsk hekleoppskrift!
Bergensbagen er en heklet håndveske til dame. Den er heklet i Drops Paris eller tilsvarende garn. Veiledende nålstr: 4,5 mm. Vesken er supersøt - og også stabil! Den vil ikke strekke seg i bruk - på grunn av fòring og de stabile skulderstreppene. Vesken er praktisk og holder seg vakker lenge!