Korret by Jaana Etula

Korret

Crochet
July 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (US single crochet)
4.0 mm (G)
252 - 273 yards (230 - 250 m)
one size
UK
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KORRET

The large oval-shaped main piece of the bag is worked around the foundation chain in spiral rounds in double crochet. After this, the piece is finished with surface slip stitches for reinforcement and decoration. The bag also includes two side pieces and a strap, which is attached to the side pieces with round carabiners.

ONE SIZE
Finished measurements:
Width: approx. 21 cm / 8.25”.
Height: approx. 23 cm / 9”.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Eco Vita Raffia by DMC (100% wood fibre, 100 m / 109 yds – 50 g) in colourway 32.

Yarn requirement: 125 g or approx. 250 m / 273 yds of similar yarn that gives you the correct gauge.

Crochet hook: 4 mm (US G-6) or size needed to get the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, pins, tapestry needle, 2 round carabiners (diameter approx. 27 mm / 1”). If desired, use thin metal wire to support the curved edges of the bag piece (carry it inside the stitches). Wire was not used in the sample.

GAUGE
16–17 sts and 18 rnds in double crochet = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”