The Mini Cord Bag is a cute accessory for when you just need to take the essentials. Throw in your wallet, sunglasses, lip gloss and keys and you’re on your way. Tunisian crochet creates a solid, sturdy fabric with no need for a lining. This pattern is easy to customize to showcase your personality. Try different color combinations, a solid instead of stripes, or a long strap for a crossbody bag.

The bag is created using Tunisian crochet simple stitch for the main body, and traditional single crochet for the flap. Single crochet stitches also create the Romanian cord for the handle. Choose a coordinating button to attach to the front of the bag for a closure.

If you haven’t crocheted with cording before, it’s a stiffer material than yarn. You may find you’ll need to stitch slower or take extra care to keep your tension even. The cord allows for crisp stitch definition and interesting texture.

Materials
Lion Brand Yarn For the Home Cording Yarn (3.5oz / 100g, 68yd / 62m) 50% recycled cotton, 50% polyester
Color A — 2 Skeins Black
Color B — 1 Skein Grey
Size I-9, 5.5mm 16” Tunisian crochet hook
Size I-9, 5.5mm crochet hook (optional for working the flap in sc)
Button of your choice approximately 7/8” - 1” wide
Sewing needle
Matching thread
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch Chain
St(s) Stitch(es)
Sp(s) Space(s)
Sl st(s) Slip stitch(es)
Sc Single crochet
Tss Tunisian simple stich
FLO Front loop only
BLO Back loop only