HOBO BAG
DIFFICULTY = Intermediate
YARN = TEDDY BAG by Laines du Nord col n. 008 - 300 gr
CROCHET-HOOK = Size 5.5 mm
OTHERS = Darning needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker, optional lining fabric.
10 x 10 cm in back post half double crochet using size 5.5 mm crochet-hook = 5 stitches and 6 rows.
Chain stitch (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Single crochet (sc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Back post half double crochet (BPhdc): insert the hook into the back loop only of the base stitch and work 1 hdc as usual.
Decrease 3 stitches together (3 hdc tog): work 3 unfinished hdc and close all loops together in one step.
Wide: 25 cm
Deep: 9 cm
High: 18 cm
Procedure
MAIN PART OF THE BAG
Using size 5.5 mm crochet-hook, cast-on 44 ch.
Work in back-and-forth rows.
Row 1: 43 BPhdc, 1 turning ch. [43 hdc]
Row 2: 20 BPhdc, 3 increases, 20 BPhdc, 1 turning ch. [46 hdc]
Row 3: 46 BPhdc, 1 turning ch.
Row 4: 22 BPhdc, 3 increases, 21 BPhdc, 1 turning ch. [49 hdc]
From row 5 to row 15: 49 BPhdc, 1 turning ch.
Row 16: 22 BPhdc, 3 decreases, 21 BPhdc, 1 turning ch. [46 hdc]
Row 17: 46 BPhdc, 1 turning ch.
Row 18: 20 BPhdc, 3 decreases, 20 BPhdc. [43 hdc]
Row 19: 43 BPhdc.
RIGHT SIDE
Row 20: 16 BPhdc, 3 hdc tog, 5 BPhdc, 3 hdc tog, 16 BPhdc, 1 turning ch. [39 hdc]
Row 21: 15 BPhdc, 3 hdc tog, 3 BPhdc, 3 hdc tog, 15 BPhdc, 1 turning ch. [35 hdc]
Row 22: 14 BPhdc, 3 hdc tog, 1 BPhdc, 3 hdc tog, 14 BPhdc. [31 hdc]
Fold the side and join the edges with sl st, picking up the outer loop only.
Cut the yarn and close.
LEFT SIDE
On the opposite side, repeat from row 20 to row 22, as given for the right side.
Fold the side and join the edges with sl st, picking up the outer loop only.
Cut the yarn and close.
TOP BAND
Work around the top opening perimeter as follows.
Round 1: 1 sl st in each edge hdc; close the round.
Round 2: 1 sl st in each stitch of the round below.
Cut the yarn and close.
HANDLE
Using size 5.5 mm crochet-hook, chain 35.
Row 1: 15 hdc, 4 sc, 15 hdc, 1 turning ch. [34 sts]
From row 2 to row 4: 34 BPhdc, 1 turning ch.
Row 5: 15 BPhdc, 4 sc, 15 BPhdc.
Cut the yarn leaving a long sewing tail.
Fold the handle in half lengthwise and join the long edges with sl st. This will shape a lightly padded strap
FINISHING
Using the darning needle, sew the ends of the handle on the sides, like shown by the picture.
Using small sewing stitches, further secure the upper edges of the bag body at the handle attachment to stabilize the shape.
Weave in all ends on the WS.
If desired, make a lining to fit the inside of the bag and secure it with small, invisible stitches along the top edge
Your bag is ready to use!
KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Work the bag in a single panel in back-and-forth rows. Finally, close the two sides with slip stitch. Work the handle separately and then join it on the bag.
