Crocheted small shoulderbag

In knit stitch, unlike a regular double crochet (dc) where you insert the hook into the top of the stitch in the previous row, you insert the hook through the centre of the vertical V at the front of the stitch in the previous row to form a new row. To prevent the work from becoming too tight, pull the yarn through the st (like a regular dc) but pull it to the same height as the previous knit stitch st. The knit stitch technique creates a uniform pattern that is great for bags or baskets.

Round (rd) 1. Using crochet hook size 6 mm, 1 strand of Col 1 and 1 strand of Col 2, work 23 chain stitches (ch), work 1 ch into the first ch. Rd 2: Work 24 dc. Rd 3: Work 24 knit stitches. In subsequent rds, work knit stitch in a spiral until your work measures 18 cm.

Work 1 dc into one side of the last row of stitches in the bag. Make 70 ch or to the desired length. To attach the strap to the opposite side, work 1 dc. Work back along the strap, working 1 dc into each ch and attach to the opposite side with 1 dc. Finish with a row of slip stitches and fasten with 1 dc. Break the yarn and pull through.

Weave in ends and sew a magnetic clasp at the centre of the top of the bag on the inside.