Bubble Bag Crochet Pattern Download

Description

This fun felted bag uses an interesting construction technique and very felt-able yarn to make the simple circle-to-square motifs dissolve into apparently seamless floating dots. Attached motifs form the center of the handles, with single-crochet bands adding width and support. Felting makes this bag sturdy enough to carry all your essentials.

FINISHED SIZE About 44″ in circumference and 40″ in length including straps before felting; about 30″ circumference and 30″ length including straps after felting.
YARN Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [130 m]/31 /2 oz [100 g]; ): #18 copper (MC), 5 skeins; #21 red purple (A), #33 olive (B), #13 light pink (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
YARN WEIGHT #4 – Medium
HOOK Size K/101 /2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Yarn needle; lingerie bag or pillowcase for felting.
GAUGE One dot motif measures about 8″ square before felting. Gauge is not critical for this project.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Interweave Crochet Winter 2009