Quahog Beach Bag

MAIN PANEL –
make 2.
Worked from bottom to top.

Ch 42.
Pattern by CrochetKitten.com, Summer 2007.
Row 1. Dc in 10th ch from
hook and next 4 ch, *ch 3,
skip next 3 ch, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * twice. Ch 3, skip next 3 ch, dc
in last ch.

Row 2. Ch 1; turn. Sc in 1st dc, *ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc,
ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * 3 times. Ch 3, sc in 4th ch
of turning ch.

Row 3. Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and 3 ch); turn. Skip 1st ch-3 sp, *5 dc in

Finished Size:
12” wide x 10” high. next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp; rep from * 3 times. Dc in last sc.

Rows 4-17. Rep rows 2 & 3.

Skill Level:
Intermediate.
Finish off.

Materials:
Approx. 285 yd jute twine
SIDE PANEL – make 2.
Size J-10 (6.0 mm)
crochet hook
Worked from bottom to top.

1/3 yd coordinating fabric Ch 18.

for lining

2 yd coordinating ribbon
Row 1. Dc in 10th ch from hook and next 4 ch, skip next 3 ch, dc in last
for handles ch.

Sewing thread to match Row 2. Ch 1; turn. Sc in 1st dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, ch
lining
3, skip next 3 dc, ch 3, sc in 4th ch of turning ch.
Sewing needle
 Quahog Beach Bag

Row 3. Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and 3 ch); turn. Rows 4-17. Rep rows 2 & 3.
Skip 1st ch-3 sp, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3,
skip next ch-3 sp, dc in last sc. Finish off.

BOTTOM
Ch 38.
Rows 2-9. Sc in ea sc across.
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch
across. 37 sc. Finish off.

LINING
Lie both main panels, side panels, and bottom flat on fabric to be used for lining. Use these pieces
as templates and cut fabric around the panels, leaving a ¼-inch seam allowance. Pin lining of side
panels to lining of main panels. Sew together down sides, leaving top and bottom open. Then pin
bottom and sew into place.

ASSEMBLY
Sc side panels to main panels, leaving top and bottom open. Then sc bottom to main body of
purse.

EDGING
Sc evenly around top of bag.

FINISHING
Cut ribbon into 2 1-yd strips. Weave one strip through chain spaces of one main panel for handle.
Sew into place at bottom of bag. Repeat for second main panel.

Sew lining into place.

Abbreviations:

ch chain ea each sc single crochet yd yard

dc double crochet rep repeat sp space

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