Washed Ashore Handbag
Pattern by RaeLynn Orff / AllieCat’s Hats and Crafts

 
Materials:
● Approx. 250 yds of worsted weight yarn
● Size I-5.50mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge).
● Size J-6.00mm crochet hook
● Two-1.25” buttons
● Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:
● ch­- chain
● st(s)­-stitch(es)
● yo­- yarn over
● slst-­ slip stitch
● LDC­- linked double crochet
● SC­- single crochet
● SC2tog-­ single crochet 2 sts together
● rep­- repeat

Special Stitches: Linked Double Crochet- ­Insert hook into the horizontal bar of the previous st (or second ch from hook if you are beginning a new row/round), pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Notes:
● Joins are made by putting a slst into the first st of the round.
● Ch 1/ch 2 at the beginning of each row/round DOES NOT count as a st. The first st of each row/round will be put in the same st as the join.

Gauge- 16 sts x 9 rows= 4” in LDC

PATTERN
With I hook:
R1: ​Ch 30, 2 LDC in 3rd ch from hook, LDC in next 26 ch, 5 LDC in last ch. You will now be working along the opposite side of the ch. LDC in next 26 ch, 3 LDC in last. Join. (62 sts)
R2:-​Ch 2, 2 LDC in next 2 sts, LDC in next 26 sts, 2 LDC in next 5 sts, LDC in next 26 sts, 2 LDC in last 3 sts. Join. (72 sts)
R3: ​Ch 2, 2 LDC in next 4 sts, LDC in next 26 sts, 2 LDC in next 10 sts, LDC in next 26 sts, 2 LDC in last 6 sts. Join. (92 sts) Switch to J hook:
R4­-14: ​Ch 2, LDC in each st around. Join. (92 sts)
Switch to I hook:
R15: ​Ch 2, LDC in each st around. Join. (92 sts)
R16: ​Ch 1, SC in next 20 sts, SC2tog, SC in next 20 sts, 2 SC2tog, SC in next 20 sts, SC2tog, SC in next 20 sts, 2 SC2tog. Join. (86 sts)
R17-­20: ​Ch 1, SC in each st around. (86 sts)
R21:​ Ch 1, SC in next 42 sts, marking the 42nd st with a stitch marker. SC in next 21 sts, ch 20, SC in next 7 sts, ch 20, SC in remaining 16 sts. Join. (86 SC) DO NOT fasten off.

Handle:
With I hook:
Ch 1, turn, slst in next 2 sts.
R1:​ Ch 2, turn, LDC in next 8 sts working OVER, not into, the slsts. Leave remaining sts unworked. (8 sts)
R2­-49: ​Ch 2, turn, LDC in each st across. (8 sts)
Pull up a loop and remove hook. Insert hook into the marked stitch and pull the loop through the stitch. Ch 1, slst the handle to the bag using only the front loops of the bag and back loops of the handle. Continue to slst in each st around the back of the bag (push button loops back as you get to them­-see photo) and along the sides of the handle. Fasten off when you get back to the first slst. Join yarn in any st on the opposite side and slst across the front of the bag and along the other side of the handle. Slst in the same st you started in and fasten off. Weave in all ends. 

Loops:
Insert hook under the post of st 11 (32, 53, 76) of round 16 and join yarn. Ch 5, slst around the post below the LDC of round 15. Fasten off. Thread the ends to the inside of the bad and weave in ends.

“Rope” embellishment:
Cut 8 pieces of yarn approximately 5.5 feet long. Hold all strands evenly together and tie a knot in one end, leaving a 33.5” fringe. Tape the knotted end to a table or stable surface to hold it in place. Take 4 strands in each hand and begin twisting both strands clockwise. As you are twisting, twist those two strands together in a counterclockwise motion (right hand over left) (see photo). Continue twisting until there are 33.5” of fringe remaining. Secure with a knot.

​Finishing:
Sew buttons to the front of the bag using the button loops as a guide for placement. Feed “rope” through loops and tie in a loose square knot.

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YARN
Any worsted weight in 2 colors

MATERIALS
Size I- 5.00mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Size H- 4.50mm crochet hook
Size G- 4.00mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
1” button

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZE
8”W x 4.25”H
GAUGE
16 sts x 12 rows= 4”

STITCH GUIDE
ch(s) – chain(s), sc – single crochet, dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), FLO- front loop only, RS – right side, WS- wrong side, rep- repeat, sk- skip, MC- main color, CC- contrasting color

NOTES

• Beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch

PATTERN
With I hook and MC-  Ch 32
Row 1: sc in BLO of 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (RS). <31 sts>
Row 2: ch 1, turn, [sc, 2 dc] in same st, *sk 2 sts, [sc, 2 dc] in next st,* rep *-* until 3 sts remain, sk 2 sts, sc inlast st. <31 sts>
Row 3-25: Rep Row 2
Join CC
Row 26: ch 2 (counts as dc now and throughout the remainder of the pattern), turn, sk next st, working in the FLO *4 dc in next st, sk 3 sts,* rep from *-* across, putting 2 dc in last st. <31 sts>
Row 27: Turn, DO NOT CH, sc in each st across. <31 sts>
Switch to H hook
Row 28: ch 2, turn, dc in same st, *sk 3 sts, 4 dc in next st,* rep *-* to last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in last st (turning ch). <31 sts>
Row 29: Turn, DO NOT CH, sc in each st across. <31 sts>
Switch to G hook
Row 30: Rep Row 26 working through both loops
Row 31: Turn, DO NOT CH, sc in each st across. <31 sts>
Row 32: Rep Row 28
Row 33: Turn, DO NOT CH, sc in each st across. <31 sts>
Row 34: Turn, DO NOT CH, sk first st, sl st in next st, [sc, ch 1] in next 12 sts, [sc, ch 6] in next st, sk 1, [sc, ch 1] in next 12 sts, sc in next, sk 1, sl st in last st. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
Edging:
Switch back to I hook
Turn work so you are working down the side of the flap. Fold the bottom up so that Row 2 meets Row 25. Sc in the side of the same st and evenly down the side of the flap and down the side of the folded portion,
Being sure you are working through both layers; Fasten off.
Rejoin CC on the opposite bottom corner (through Rows 12 and 13), ch 1 and sc evenly up the side, being sure you are working through both layers, and then continue to sc evenly up the side of the flap. Sl st in thefirst st of Row 34 and fasten off.
Wrist Strap (optional):
With MC and I hook
Ch 36, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across. Fasten off, leaving a tail about 8” long.
FINISHING
With front side of the clutch and RS of strap facing, sew the tail end of the strap to one of the upper corners of the MC underneath the flap (Photo A). With WS together, fold the opposite end of the strap over to form a loop. Sew in place (Photo B). Weave in all loose ends. Fold the flap down to determine the placement of the button before sewing it on.

YARN
Worsted Weight cotton (approx. 225 yds of  main color and 325 yds of contrasting color)

MATERIALS
Size I- 5.50mm crochet hook
Size J- 6.00mm crochet hook
Size K- 6.5mm crochet hook
2 Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
SIZE(S)
XS- (28-30” bust)
NOW also available in sizes S-XL HERE
GAUGE
13 sts x 8 rows= 4”
STITCH GUIDE
ch(s) – chain(s), fdc- foundation single crochet, dc – double crochet, LDC- linked double crochet st(s) – stitch(es), RS – right side, WS- wrong side
SPECIAL STITCHES  
Linked Double Crochet– Insert hook into the horizontal bar of the previous st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.
Bean Stitch– [insert hook into designated stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over] 3 times, pull through all 6 loops on the hook, ch 1, sk 1. <2 sts>
 NOTES

• Ch 1/ch 3 at the beginning of each row does not count as a st

PATTERN
Bust
With main color and I hook:
Row 1: fsc 104, sl st in the first fsc to join, being careful not to twist. (RS) <104 sts>
Row 2-11: ch 3, turn, LDC in each st around, join. <104 sts>
Row 12: ch 3, turn, LDC in each st around, join. Fasten off. <104 sts>
Place 1 stitch marker 6 sts to the right of the seam, and the other 6 sts to the left of the seam on Row 12.
 With RS facing, lay piece flat, with the seam centered and facing down. With contrasting color, attach yarn in a center stitch of Row 12. This will determine seam placement.
Row 13: ch 3, dc to the stitch marker, ch 6, dc in the st after the next marker and in each of the remaining sts around, join. <98 sts>
Row 14: ch 3, *sk 1, dc, dc in sk st,* rep*-* around, join. <98 sts>
Row 15: ch 1, turn, bean st around, join. <98 sts>
Switch to J hook:
Row 16-25: Rep Rows 14 and 15 (YOU WILL NOW BE TURNING YOUR WORK AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH ROW, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
Switch to K hook
Row 26-34: Rep Rows 16 and 17
Row 35: ch 1, DO NOT TURN, sc in each st around. <98 sts>
Fasten off.
Left Strap
With maine color and I hook:
RS facing, join yarn 16 sts to the right of the seam in Row 1
Strap Row 1: ch 3, LDC in the next 6 sts. <6 sts>
Strap Row 2-18: ch 3, turn, LDC across. <6 sts>
Fasten off leaving a 12” tail.
Attach yarn in the side of the first stitch of Strap Row 1 and sc evenly around the strap.
Fasten off.
Lay piece flat, front facing down. fold strap in half to determine its placement on the back. Using a tapestry needle, whip stitch the strap into place.
 Right Strap:
RS facing, join yarn 10 sts to the left of the seam in Row 1
Repeat Left Strap instructions.
Band
With contrasting color and I hook:
Ch 9
Row 1: LDC across. <6 sts>
Row 2-11: ch 3, LDC across. <6 sts>
Row 12: ch 3, LDC across. Fasten off leaving an 12” tail. <6 sts>
Wrap band around the seam of the bust piece and whip stitch the ends together and then stitch it in place with a few stitches into the piece a couple of times to prevent it from sliding.
 FINISHING
Weave in all ends.
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