Pattern description:
This pattern provides instructions for Crocheted Bags, crocheted in King Cole Raffia yarn.

Gauge:
15 dc and 17 rows to 10cm (4“) over double crochet using 5.00mm hook or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

Sizing Information:
Large Tote Bag:
(Size 1: 43cm/ 17”) wide (at top) approx.
(Size 1: 35cm/ 13.75”) high (minus handles) approx.

Granny Square Bag:
(Size 1: 32cm/ 12.5”) square (minus handles) approx.
(Size 1:6 cm/ 2.5”) deep approx.

Mesh Shopping Bag:
(Size 1: 33cm/ 13”) widest approx.
(Size 1: 35cm/ 13.75”) high (minus handles) approx.

Striped Handbag:
(Size 1: 28cm/ 11”) wide approx.
(Size 1: 30cm/ 12”) high (minus handles) approx.

Materials required:
Yarn used:
King Cole Raffia - 50g balls.
124yrds/114m
Shade/s: Natural (1456), Denim (1463), Amethyst (1459), Fire glow (1461) and Black (1455).

Large Tote Bag:
(Size 1: 5 balls yarn).

Granny Square Bag:
(Size 1: 4 balls yarn).

Mesh Shopping Bag:
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn).

Striped Handbag:
Shade A Fire glow 1461 - 2 balls
Shade B Black 1455 - 2 balls
(Size 1: 4 balls yarn).

One Crochet hook size 5.00mm (UK size 6, USA size 8/H). 64cm (25.25 ins) of 8mm diameter plastic tubing or cord
for the Large Tote Bag.
64cm (25.25 ins) of 8mm diameter plastic tubing or cord for
the Granny Square Bag.
57cm (22.5 ins) of 5mm diameter plastic tubing or cord for
the Striped Handbag.