Crochet Zesty Lemon Wedge Crossbody Bag
The Crochet Zesty Lemon Wedge Crossbody Bag is the perfect accessory for adding a fun and vibrant pop of color to your outfit! Its unique design and zesty lemon shape are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you wear it. Not only is it cute and stylish, but it's also practical with its crossbody strap, keeping your hands free while you go about your day. This bag is a cheerful and playful addition to any wardrobe, and it's bound to be a conversation starter wherever you go!
Materials:
Yarn weight: Category 5
Color: Yellow and White
Hook: 8.0 mm crochet hook
Pattern Gauge: = 11 Hdc Sts x 7.5 Rows = 4 x 4 in/ 10 x 10 cm
No. yarns (skeins): 2 Yellow & 1 White
Total Yardage (approx.): 150 yds Yellow & 40 yrds White
Tools: Blunt tapestry needle or yarn needle, measuring tape, Scissors, Sewing Needle, Mercerized Thread, sewing pins, 16 “ Molded Plastic zipper
Skill: Easy – Intermediate
Things to Note:
Yarn A represents the White Yarn and Yarn B for the Yellow Yarn.
Prepare a pattern gauge to get the same size. You may need to adjust your tension or change the hook size to achieve the same gauge.
Pattern consists of basic crochet stitches, Chains, Slip Stitch, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet and Trebel Crochet stitches.
Pattern consists of 1 size.
Measurements above is based on the yarn size
Length can easily be adjusted to your liking
Crochet Abbreviations (US term)
BLO – Back loop
Ch – Chain Stitch
Ch Sp – Chain Space
RS – Right Side
inc – Increase
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
SM – Stitch Marker
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Tr – Treble / Triple Crochet
Instructions
PART 1: Bag Panel
Magic Ring: With Yarn A, work a MG, Ch 1 to secure and work 6 Hdc in the MG, Ch 1 turn
Learn how to do the Magic Ring here
Row 1: Into the 1st St, *(Hdc, Ch 1), Rep (*) 4 more times, Hdc into the last St. Switch to Yarn B on the last St
Learn how to switch yarn colors here
Row 2: Hdc in the 1st St, *(2 Hdc in Ch Sp, Hdc), Rep (*) across, Ch 1 turn
Row 3: Hdc in the 1st and 2nd St, 2 Hdc increase, *(Hdc 2, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 4: *(Hdc 3, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 5: *(Hdc 4, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 6: *(Hdc 5, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 7: *(Hdc 6, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 8: *(Hdc 7, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 9: *(Hdc 8, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn
Row 10: *(Hdc 9, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Hdc on the last St, Switch to Yarn A on the last St Ch 1 turn
Row 11: *(Hdc 10, 2 Hdc increase), Rep (*) across, Ch 1 turn to the top side
Row 12: Work Hdc Sts evenly across the row. Ch 1 turn
Next Row: Work Hdc Sts through the front loop and 3rd loop on each St across. Ch1 to secure and bind off.
Rep Steps 1 – 14 to make a second piece.
PART 2: Seeds
Chain 3 and work a Tc Stitch into the 1st St, Ch 1 , leave a long tail (approx. 5in / 10cm) and bind off
Make 7 more pcs.
Place 4 pcs of “seeds” evenly across the 5th and 6th Row on the bag panel.
Using your crochet hook, pull through both tail ends and tie a knot at the back.
Rep on all pcs and on the second bag panel.
Using your crochet hook, pull through both tail ends and tie a knot at the back.
Rep on all pcs and on the second bag panel.
Part 3: Joining Panels
Turn to the corner side, where the top folds and with Yarn B, insert your hook at the corner St
Sk the bottom St and only through the back loop (BLO), work a Dc St. Cont to Dc each BLO St across
Bind off
Rep Steps 1 – 2 on the other bag panel, do not bind off
Place both panel together right side out and insert hook through the back loop in the 1st St on the other panel and pull through the loop
Next insert your hook through the Right BLO and into the Left BLO, Yo and PT all loops
Cont to Sl st through the BLO of each St through both panels all the way across.
Bind off
Part 4: Zipper
Secure your zipper along the side of the bag opening with sewing pins ensuring the sides are align on each end.
With a sharp tapestry needle, thread a thick thread and sew between the loops, going in and back out the same loop moving across the row.
At the end of the row, move the needle to the other side and sew along the opposite side.
Secure the ends with a few knots and snip off.
Part 5: Straps
Chain 80 + 1, turn and Tc each Ch across
Leave a long tail for sewing, bind off and thread through a blunt tapestry needle.
Weave your needle approx 4 Sts up along the side of the strap and place the bottom end along the side of the bag. Sew along all 3 sides. Weave up 3 Sts along the side of the strap.
Next fold the strap in half, and sew through the Ch and “V” St. Work in a zig-zag motion by going into the next St diagonally across the other side until the last 7th St.
Attach the bottom strap to the other end and sew all 3 sides like the other side.
Make sure the straps are not twisted
Secure the loop with a few knots and snip off.
Weave in all loose ends.
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