Cosmopolite Bag by Dora Ohrenstein

Cosmopolite Bag

Crochet
March 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.25 mm (D)
3.5 mm (E)
606 yards (554 m)
11.5" deep and 13.5" wide
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
Errata available: interweave.com

The puffs and clusters on this tote give the surface great texture; the flowers give it dimensionality. The simple rectangle design works up quickly and is easy to finish.

Difficulty Some Concentration Required

Finished Size 11.5” deep and 13.5” wide. 


Yarn Plymouth Yarn Linen Concerto: #02 natural linen (A), 4 balls; #72 lavender mix (B), 2 balls.

Hook Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; 2 bag handles with hardware; safety pins.

Gauge 14 fc = 4”; 12 rows in patt = 5”; puff flowers = 3.5” diameter; petal flower = 4.25” in diameter.