Crochet Andes Sunrise Bag Pattern
The Crochet Andes Sunrise Bag pattern shows how beautifully you can make a bright, woven look with an amazing Andean style. It’s charming and special, grabbing the love of people who enjoy it with its dreamy quality. It’s made as pretty as a sunrise painting, and you can’t deny how artistic and appealing it looks. This pattern gives a feel of being fancy that you don’t usually find in regular bags. This isn’t just any simple bag pattern – it’s a wonderful piece of art.
Crochet Andes Sunrise Bag
SIZE: One-size
Measurements: Circumference: approx. 67 cm = 26 3/8” Height: approx. 34 cm = 13 3/8”
MATERIALS:
- DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
- 150 g color 59, old pink
- 100 g color 17, off white
- 100 g color 41, mustard
- 50 g color 60, mauve
CROCHET GAUGE: 18 double crochets in width and 10.5 rows vertically = 10 x 10 cm.
CROCHET HOOK: DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 mm = US E/4
If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to a larger hook. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to a smaller hook.
BAG PATTERN:
Starting Out:
- Using a hook size of 3.5 mm (US E/4) and mustard yarn, make 5 chain stitches and form a ring with a slip stitch into the first chain stitch.
Round 1:
- Work 12 double crochets into the ring. (Remember to read the Crochet Info!)
Round 2:
- Double up by working 2 double crochets into each existing double crochet, ending up with 24 double crochets.
For Round 3:
- Follow the pattern 1 double crochet in the first double crochet, 2 double crochets in the next double crochet, and repeat from – throughout the round to achieve a total of 36 double crochets.
Round 4:
- Continue with 1 double crochet into the first 2 double crochets, followed by 2 double crochets into the next, repeat these steps around to get 48 double crochets. (Keep in mind the crochet gauge!)
Rounds 5-10:
- Keep increasing in the pattern described, adding one more double crochet between the increases on each round. After completing A.1 vertically, you should have 120 double crochets.
Round 11:
- Work A.2 around without any increases (12 repetitions of 10 double crochets). Follow the specific instructions for the round marked with an arrow in A.2: Work 1 double crochet into each of the next 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, skip 1 double crochet, and repeat around. Continue until A.2 is complete, then fasten off. The bag should measure approximately 34 cm (13 3/8”) from the middle bottom to the top.
STRAPS:
Preparation:
- Cut 18 strands of mauve and 18 strands of old pink yarn, each measuring about 120 cm (47 1/4”). You will have 36 strands in total.
Starting the Plait:
- Tie a loose knot at one end, leaving about 12 cm (4 3/4″) of yarn loose. Separate the strands into three groups of 12 strands each.
Plaiting:
- Braid the three groups together until the braid is about 68 cm (26 3/4”) long. Then, divide the strands into two parts.
Attaching Straps:
- Thread each half through the bag 3 double crochets apart, in the round with holes, and tie the halves together in a knot at the front of the bag.
Final Touches:
- Untie the knot at the beginning of the plait and secure it to the opposite side of the bag, about 22 cm (8 3/4”) from the first knot. Create another braid following the same method and attach it to the opposite side of the bag for balance.
