This Crochet Duffel Purse is by far my favourite self-made pattern yet. I have tried my best to explain it in such a way that the pattern is easy to follow. It is, after all, a very easy pattern. I just got bogged down a bit by the explanation for doing the seams.
The flower is not included in the pattern, as it is not my own creation, but you can follow this crochet flower link to find the instructions on craftstylish.
For this occasion I have made the flower detachable by sewing it onto a brooch back. The grey button is another one of my many upcycled buttons.
I used Ice Mercerized Lase Cotton in grey. About 300 grams.
Crochet Duffel Purse Pattern
Please note: all instructions between asterisks should be repeated (in the order they are written in) the amount of times specified. *Sc inc, sc* x 2, for example, will mean: sc inc, sc, sc inc, sc.
I have used US Crochet Terminology.
You can find the pattern for the Crochet Duffel Purse here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Jennifer says
Can you be a little more specific when it comes to round five of the edges
Dedri Uys says
Hi Jennifer. I would love to help you but am unsure what you mean by ‘Round 5 of the Edges’.
Dedri
BJ says
Just so you know: the link for the flower is no good anymore. (sad face)
would there be another good example out there you would recommend to replace it?
Jenny says
Hi BJ.
The link works for me, so I am not sure what is going wrong for you.
I would suggest that the flower from Sophie’s Universe would work perfectly, though, if you cannot access the pattern link.
Hope that helps.
Jenny :)
Gina says
I just found this awesome pattern. I was wondering if I could get a good result if I did use acrilic if I lined it with material or if I should just use a cotton? I have a yarn that I want to use. I know accrilic stretches a lot.
Dedri Uys says
It will be fine if you line it :) I prefer cotton because of the non-stretch, but that’s just personal preference.
Tammy says
Hi there, feel like an idiot, but what are the dimensions of this bag? I can’t find them anywhere? Could be my useless eyes, or my tired brain, either way, I had to ask, lol
Very cool bag, but need to know size before I start :)
Dedri Uys says
Hi Tammy. This was one of my first patterns and I am sad to say that it is not my best pattern-writing work. I went up into the loft to find it so that I could measure it for you, but I couldn’t find it! It is a small bag. Approx. 15 cm x 25 cm in size. As soon as I find it, I will update the pattern for you. If you need a bigger bag, feel free to use chunky yarn and a 6mm hook (which is what I did for a friend of mine).
Sorry I can’t be of more assistance at the minute.
Dedri
Lou says
I was wondering if I could permission to make this for sale? The (religious) Sisters at our church sometimes sell little things or the church has a coffee morning with a stall to raise money for charities. I’d love to be able to make an donate this bag, it’s so cute!
Of course I won’t, if you don’t want people to sell the bag, so I thought I should ask.
Either way, it’s a lovely bag.
Jenny says
Lou, Dedri is happy for people to sell items they make from her patterns. Good luck with raising money for your charities and church :)
Jenny
Linda bailey says
I’m working on the bag sides 1) 38 ch 2) sc in every other st across how many st should I have for row 3-25.
Dedri Uys says
Linda, I should have chosen my words more carefully. I mean sc in each remaining chain. You should have 37 sc for each row.
Dedri
Bev musser says
This looks like a fabulous bag. I haven’t tried it yet, but is there anyway to make it larger so that it can hold more STUFF :) I love your patterns. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Dedri Uys says
Hi Bev. I have made a bigger version for a work colleague of mine, but the bigger it gets, the more ungainly it becomes, so unfortunately this is it for now. You can always make it with thicker yarn and a bigger hook, but I wouldn’t go more than twice the size.
Dedri
malynda says
I am so confused on row 4 of the side panels of this bag. I have done this stitch for stich 5 times and still don’t have enough stitches left to complete the row.. Can you please help me?
Dedri Uys says
Hi Malynda. Can you clarify if you are talking about the rounded ends or the sides with the handles on them? I suspect you’re talking about the ends, but just want to check so that I can help you better.
Carolyn says
I’m making this gorgeous duffel and love how it looks so far, but the base seems very short compared to the length of the sides. I have 37 rows altogether, but when I line it up with the sides ther is about an inch difference. Should I add a few extra rows on base?
Dedri Uys says
Carolyn, I have never needed to add rows, but you are welcome to if you feel you need to. You will just need to adjust your attachment accordingly.
Lorraine says
Hi,I’d like to start off by saying I love this pattern. I started working the pattern but am concerned about how my pieces are turning out. I’m following the pattern to the stitch but my pieces are turning out over small. Can you offer any advise?
Dedri Uys says
Lorraine, double check that you are using 2 strands of double knit yarn or one strand of chunky yarn. This bag is quite small, though, so check the specified dimensions to make sure of the size you are aiming for x
Tracy says
Hi I soooo love this bag but I don’t understand round 3 ( crochet in the first 8 then sc inc in the next 3 then thru the next 9) I only have 2 stitches left
Dedri Uys says
I hope my email answered your question, Tracy!
Amanda says
Can you answer this here please so I also know the answer? Check thanks! Gorgeous purse
Dedri Uys says
Hi, maybe this will be more clear:
1. Ch 10.
2. 3 x sc in the second ch from the hook and then make a sc in one loop only of each of the remaining 8 ch st’s. Ch 1 and turn. {11}
3. Sc x 8. Sc inc in each of the next 3 st’s. Continue around, working into the remaining loops of the foundation chain: Sc x 9. Ch 1 and turn. {23}
LaShon Monroe says
I love your pattern and so far I can understand, my trouble is on round 4,*sc in,sc* x 2,sc in. Do you mean increase twice, sc twice or 4 times and increase once then end with 9 sc’s. for some reason mine don’t add up right, can you explain please. Thank You
Dedri Uys says
Hi, all instructions between asterisks need to be repeated (in the order they are written in) the amount of times stipulated. So *sc inc, sc* x 2 will be: sc inc, sc, sc inc, sc.
Jalila says
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admin says
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Morgan says
Very nice! Cute bag for all seasons!
fugzilla says
OooOoh, now that is cute!!!!
Minette says
Lief dit!!!