Crochet Bag "Mabel"

Crochet a beautiful knot bag with this pattern. Japanese knot bags were the inspiration for this design. It is perfect for everyday use and has space for all your essentials.
You can use any yarn for this pattern.

This pattern does not include a basic crochet course. You need to know how to crochet chains, single crochets, half double crochets, double crochets, slip stitches and crocheting in spiral (continuous) rounds.
Special techniques that are used in this pattern will be explained in greater detail and with many pictures. These techniques include the Magic Ring (video), working into the back loop only, bringing the thread to the back of the work, front and back post double crochets, working into the third loop only, puff stitches and Standing Double Crochet (video).

The pictured bag is 19cm wide and (including the longer strap) 33cm high.

approx. 150g cotton yarn 115m/50g (you can use any type of yarn, but the required amount might vary,
crochet hook 3,5mm (or depending on your yarn)
needle to sew in the ends scissors
optional: stitch markers