Star Stitch Bag by Loops Only featuring a stylish bag with star stitch pattern and durable fabric, perfect for everyday use.

Star Stitch Bag

Sale price  €4,20 EUR Regular price  €6,00 EUR 30% OFF
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Star Stitch Bag by Loops Only featuring a stylish bag with star stitch pattern and durable fabric, perfect for everyday use.

Star Stitch Bag

Sale price  €4,20 EUR Regular price  €6,00 EUR 30% OFF
This price beats Etsy, Ravelry & Lovecrafts

Intermediate

One size

Written pattern and YouTube tutorial

Maybe you have some fancy event and you need a new bag, or maybe you need an everyday bag, or maybe you even need a shopping bag - you have it with this lovely tote/handbag with an adjustable tassel!

Yarn
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DROPS LOVES YOU 9, yarn group A, Hook 3 mm (US: 2,5/D-3), tension: 10 x 10 cm (4˝ x 4˝)=24 sts x 32 rows, 50g/1,8oz = 125m (136 yds); 100% cotton

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Materials

Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers.

Hook(s)

  • 5.0 mm

Gauge
  • 8 star sts and 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4˝ x 4˝)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAMPLE

  • Ch24
  • Row 1: Pick up 5 sts beginning in 2nd ch (= 6 sts on hook)), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, work 1 ch to make a hole over the 6 sts.
  • * pick up 1 st in the hole, pick up 1 st in the side on the last of the 6 sts, pick up 1 st in same ch as the last of the 6 sts was picked up in, pick up 1 in each of the next 2 ch (= 6 sts on hook), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, 1 ch *, repeat across.
  • The last star stitch ends in the last ch, make 1 hdc in that last ch.
  • Row 2: ch1, turn. *Work 2 hdc in next "star hole"* and across and in the last st. (21 hdc)
  • Row 3: ch3, turn. Pick up 5 sts beginning in 2nd ch from hook, 3rd ch from the hook, 1st st, 2nd st and 3rd st (= 6 loops on hook) YO and pull through all six loops on your hook.
  • * Pick up 1 st in the hole, pick up 1 st in the side on the last of the 6 sts, pick up 1 st in same ch as the last of the 6 sts was picked up in, pick up 1 st in each of the next 2 ch (= 6 sts on hook), make a YO and pull through all 6 sts, 1 ch *, repeat across.
  • The last star stitch ends in the last st, make 1 hdc in that last st.
  • Repeat row 2 and 3 until row 11.
Size Guide

None.

Finished Measurements
  • Width (when flat): 36 cm / 14 in
  • Height: 30 cm / 12 in
  • Height with handles: 34 cm / 13 in
Stitch Key (US terms)
  • ch = chain
  • mc = magic circle
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • YO = yarn over
  • sc = single crochet
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • slst = slip stitch
  • slsts = slip stitches
  • slst blo = slip stitch back loop only
Specialty Stitch

None.

Notes
  • Working with three strands of yarn at once.
  • Working in joined rounds on the base and body.
  • Working in spiral rounds on the upper edge and handles with sl st blo. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.

🎥 The free video tutorials are on my YouTube here:

You might be wondering

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, feel free to substitute. Refer to the Yarn, Materials, and Gauge sections for yarn weight and hook size. Any similar yarn should work as long as the gauge matches.

Is the design customizable?

Most patterns include customization options. Check the Notes section to see which parts can be adjusted.

Are sales final?

All pattern sales are final and nonrefundable due to the digital format. If there’s an issue with your files, contact me and I’ll fix it. Refunds are only considered in exceptional cases.

Accessories

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