Le Tour Bag

I came up with this pattern as I was watching the Tour de France, and I have named it accordingly. I was in a nag making mood, which happens rather often, but wanted something slightly different, and voila Le Tour bag.

It was a small bag as I was not sure how much yarn I would need.

Once I had made the mesh I wanted to give it more body or strength, so I decided to do a woven look. I made a really long chain and began to weave. the weaving takes some time as I wanted the top to the chain to show. If you are less interested in that then it won't take so long.

I like the contrasting colour but a contrasting texture would also work very well.

So, get hooking and weaving and enjoy!

What You Will Need:



5mm hook

1 ball 4 seasons pure wool entwine 8 ply

1 ball contrasting colour or texture




Le Bag:


ch 24;


Round 1: 3 dc in 4th chain from hook, dc in next 19 ch, 7 dc in last ch. Working on opposite of foundation ch dc in next 19 ch, 3dc in same ch as beginning 3dc, join with a slst;

Round 2: ch 1, dc in same st as join, dc in next dc, 3 dc in to next dc, dc in to next 20 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc into next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 20 dc, 3dc into next dc, dc into last 2 dc, join with slst;

Round 3: ch 1, hdc into same st as join, hdc in each dc around;

Round 4: ch 4, skip hdc, dc into next hdc, *ch 1, skip hdc, dc into next hdc*, rep from * to * to end, join with slst;

Round 5 - 12: ch 4, dc into next dc, *ch 1, dc into next dc*, rep from * to * to end, join with slst;

Round 13 & 14: ch 1, hdc into same st as join, hdc in each dc around;

Round 15: ch 1, turn, hdc into same st as join, hdc in next 9 hdc, ch 11, skip 11 hdc, hdc in next 20 hdc, ch 11, skip 11 hdc, hdc in remaining 10 hdc, join with slst;

Round 16: ch 1, turn, hdc into same st as join, hdc in next 9 hdc, sc in each ch of ch 11, hdc in next 20 hdc, sc in each ch of ch 11, hdc in remaining 10 hdc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make a chain about 3.5 m long in a contrasting colour or texture. Leave a long tail at both ends. Secure the beginning tail at the join point of row 4.

Weave the chain length through the spaces of the mesh in a spiral fashion. Once this is done secure the other end of the chain to row 15.

If your chain length is too long, undo it to the correct length before securing to row 15.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

If your chain length is too long, undo it to the correct length before securing to row 15.

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I hope you enjoy this pattern and if you make them I would love to see your pictures. You can email me or post them on instagram @ribhuslughdiscovercrochet

Copyright:

© 2020 - RibhusLugh Discover Crochet - Charlie van de Graaf

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