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Inside Crochet, Issue 178, 2025
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Fern Bag
This circle bag looks stunning but is a simple and quick
make. The pattern is inspired by the uncurling fronds of
ferns growing through cracks in an ancient stone wall.
MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Special
Aran, 100% acrylic,
100g/196m/214yds
Yarn A: Graphite 1063
x 3 balls
● Stylecraft ReLove,
80% recycled acrylic/
20% recycled wool,
100g/220m/240yds
Yarn B: Pea Shoot 2567
x 1 ball
● 4.5mm hook
● Zip to match yarn A,
20cm/8in
● Sewing thread to match
yarn A
● Sewing needle or sewing
machine
● Tassel maker, 7.5cm/3in
(or similar sized piece of
stiff card)
YARN ALTERNATIVES
This bag could be made in
any aran-weight yarn,
although choose lighter
fibres so that the bag doesn’t
become too heavy.
TENSION
Work 18tr and 9 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in
using 4.5mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
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- First published: April 2025
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