How to crochet a fun bag that uses a mosaic crochet technique, and is perfect to use as a cosmetic bag, crochet hook/notions bag or for travel size toiletries. Video tutorial included.

While my favorite way to work this technique is with a variegated color underneath, and a solid coordinating color on top, it also looks great with both solid colors, or even all in one.

The idea of mosaic crochet may intimidate you, but please don’t let it. This stitch pattern is comprised of single crochets and chains with some double crochets to create the overlap. I think a confident beginner could do this.

Materials:

• 150 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn - I used WeCrochet Dishie Yarn, 95 Yards of the Linen colorway main color and 55 Yards of the Mulberry colorway coordinating color
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Optional, Jewelry Pliers
• Optional, Fabric for Lining and Zipper (I used a pre-made bag that I got my Hobby Lobby and stuck inside and then sewed in place - it measures 9” wide by 6” tall)
• Optional, Sewing Machine or Sewing Needle and Matching Thread (for lining)

Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: Lion Brand’s Re-Up, Lily Sugar n Cream, Bernat’s Handicrafter, Red Heart’s Smoothie, Premier’s Home

I recommend cotton yarn because it’s more durable, and this bag will most likely see a lot of use, and being pulled and pushed around in a larger bag/purse.

Weaving in ends of a tough yarn, like cotton yarn, can be hard on the fingers. Sore thumbs and frustration can be a thing of the past by simply using jewelry pliers to carefully help pull the tapestry needle through the work.

Time Spent:
Just under 1.75 hours.

Measurements:
9” Wide by 6.5” Tall

Gauge:
15 SC = 4.13” (or 4 1/8”) wide

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet

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