Crocheted Slip Stitch Medallion Bag

Pattern by Leslie Shelor

 

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Yarn: Cestari Farms Lilac Heather 75% Cotton, 25% Wool, 4 oz., approximately 290 yarns.

Crochet Hook Size G

Pattern Notes: Except for the first and last rounds, this little bag is worked entirely in two variations of slip stitch crochet.  To make the smooth fabric, a slip stitch is worked into the front loop of the "v" in the stitch of the round before.  The make the ridged fabric, a slip stitch is worked into the back loop of the "v" in the stitch of the round before.  This technique results in a close fabric that looks almost woven and, since it is worked in the round, is sturdy for bags and purses.  The design in the chart will be distorted a bit by the nature of the stitching.

Because I prefer a flatter bottom to my bags, the first round is in single crochet, then the rest is done is slip stitch crochet, until the top for the drawstring spaces.

Medallion in chart: raised areas are slip stitches in back of loop, while flat areas are slip stitches in front of loop.

 

Ch 38.

 

Rnd 1:  sc in 2nd ch from hook and each next 38 ch, 3 sc in end ch, work 1 sc in back side of each of the next 38 ch across, 2 sc in next ch.  80 sc.

 

Rnd 2:  Sl st in back loop of each sc around, placing a marker in first sl st made.  Move marker up with each row.  80 sl st.

 

Rnd 3:  Sl st in back loop of each sl st in previous row around.  Material will start to curl a little; this will be taken care of with last rows.

 

Rnd 4-9: Repeat Rnd 3.

 

Rnd 10:  Sl st in front loop of each sl st in previous row around. 

 

Rnd 11- 12: Repeat rnd 10.

 

Rnd 13: Sl st in front loop of each sl st in previous row for first 19 sl st from marker, sl st in back loop of next two sl st, then sl st in front row of each sl st around.

 

Rnd 14 - 35: Follow chart, beginning count from marker at leading edge and sl st in back loop of sl st in previous row around back of bag.

Rnd 36:  Sl st in front loop of each sl st in previous row.

Rnd 37-39: Repeat Rnd 36.

Rnd 40: Sl st in back loop of each sl st in previous row.

Rnd 41- 46:  Repeat Rnd 40.

Rnd 47:  Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc) hdc in both loops of next 3 sl st in previous row, ch 1, skip next sl st, *hdc in next 4 sl st in previous row, ch 1, skip next sl st, repeat from * around to start, join to top of starting ch.

Rnd 48: Ch 1, sc n next hdc and each st around, including ch 1 spaces.  End off.

I used a twisted cord from 200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop or Weave (see our review) for this particular bag, but any crocheted, twisted or braided cord can be used of desired length.  Using this yarn the bag measures 7 inches by 7 inches; results will vary depending on thickness of yarn and stitch tightness.  Many kinds of yarn can be used with this technique but the fabric will be firmer using a tightly spun yarn.  Added embellishments can include tassels, beads and buttons; use your imagination!

 

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Leslie Shelor of Greenberry House spins, dyes, raises German Angora rabbits and crochets in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  She blogs At the Top of Squirrel Spur and showcases her work on her web page.