This versatile carryall can be used as a purse or a backpack. The straps are detachable so the bag can function as needed. The diagonal stripes on the front add visual interest.

Design by Lori Zeller

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

10 inches wide x 10 ¹/₂ inches tall x 4 inches deep

MATERIALS

* Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein):

2 skeins #9759 ocean

Pistachio Bag by Kim Kotary

Hold 2 strands of size 5 crochet cotton together to make this pretty purse.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

12 inches wide x 11 inches high, excluding Straps

MATERIALS

• Omega size 5 crochet cotton (1³/₄oz/164 yds/ 050g per ball): 5 balls #55 pistachio

Carousel Bag by Mona Modica

This colorful purse is perfect for a summer outing.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

18 inches wide x 12 inches long, excluding handle

MATERIALS

• Omega La Espiga #9 crochet nylon (7 oz/339 yds per roll): 2 rolls #58 multi turquoise

• Sizes D/3/3.25mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

Funky Bag by Mona Modica

This stylish purse is perfect for everyday use.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

22 inches wide at base x 9 inches high, excluding Handle

MATERIALS

• Omega Pinky fine (sport) weight nylon yarn (2 oz/98 yds per skein): 4 skeins #16 copper

• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

A griddle-stitch pattern in the body of this fashionable bag creates subtle dimension for a rich but clean texture. A lacy crocheted band woven with i-cord adds an elegant finishing touch.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 15 inches wide x 13 inches high, excluding Handles (18 inches high, including Handles)

MATERIALS: Berroco Weekend medium (worsted) weight acrylic/cotton yarn [3¹/₂ oz/205 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins #5904 pebble 1 skein #5902 vanilla

Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle