I’ve been admiring the ingeniousness of the Japanese Knot bag concept for a while. I think it’s really clever how it closes so simply by looping the long strap through a short one.
So, I thought I’d have a go at designing one and came up with this cute little wrist pouch.
This small bag is perfect for holding the few essentials, like phone and keys, while taking the kids for a daily stroll around the neighborhood as we continue to shelter in place.
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Little Knot Purse Free Crochet Pattern
The Little Knot Purse is a small textured bag with a stylish stripe design. This little pouch is perfect for keeping essentials safe and secure. Feed the long handle through the loop, pop it on your wrist and off you go.
This quick and easy crochet project can be made in any colors you like. For a little extra luxury, easy to follow lining instructions are included at the end.
You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.
Lily Sugar’n Cream (medium weight; 100% cotton) 120 yards Indigo (MC) and 50 yards Playtime (CC)
You will need crochet hook size H/8 – 5mm, a yarn needle to weave in ends and stitch markers.
This pattern uses US terminology.
Stitches and Terms Used: Single crochet (sc), single crochet two together (sc2tog), back post single crochet (BPSC), back loop only (BLO), slip stitch (sl st), main color (MC), contrasting color (CC) wrong side (WS)
BOTTOM OF BAG
Using MC, make a ring. Ch 1.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into ring. Sl st to join. (6)
Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each around. Sl st to join. (12)
Rnd 3: Ch 1. [1 sc, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (18)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (24)
Rnd 5: Ch 1. [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (30)
Rnd 6: Ch 1. [sc in next 4, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (36)
Rnd 7: Ch 1. [sc in next 5, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (42)
Rnd 8: Ch 1. [sc in next 6, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (48)
Rnd 9: Ch 1. [sc in next 7, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (54)
Rnd 10: Ch 1. [sc in next 8, 2 sc in next] around. Sl st to join. (60)
Rnd 11: Ch 1. BPSC around. Sl st to join. Do not fasten off.
PANEL
Continuing with MC, Ch 16. Place stitch marker on last chain.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc2tog, sc in each of next 12, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in next 2 stitches of bag base and turn. (15)
Row 2 (WS): Skip sl sts. Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1st, 1 sc in each of next 12, sc2tog. Change to CC or MC on last loop of the sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (15)
Row 3: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 12, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (15)
Repeat rows 2 and 3 around the base of the bag.
Slip stitch last row and starting chain together along inside to close side of bag. Fasten off.
TOP OF BAG
Rnd 10: Join MC in marked stitch. Ch 1, sc in same. Sc into end of each row around, sl st to join. (60)
Rnd 11: Ch 1. BPSC around. Sl st to join.
Rnds 12- 17: Ch 1. Sc in each around. Sl st to join (do not fasten off).
STRAPS
Mark stitch you just slip stitched into. Skip 14 and mark next. Skip 14 and mark next. Skip 14 and mark next. (4 markers)
The straps are made in four parts. Do not chain 1 at beginning of rows on straps.
Row 1: Remove last sl st and replace with sc. Sc in each of next 12. Sc2tog. Turn. (14)
Row 2: Sc in same and in each of next 11. Sc2tog. Turn. (13)
Row 3: Sc in same and in each of next 10. Sc2tog. Turn. (12)
Row 4: Sc in same and in each of next 9. Sc2tog. Turn. (11)
Row 5: Sc in same and in each of next 8. Sc2tog. Turn. (10)
Row 6: Sc in same and in each of next 7. Sc2tog. Turn. (9)
Row 7: Sc in same and in each of next 6. Sc2tog. Turn. (8)
Row 8: Sc in same and in each of next 5. Sc2tog. Turn. (7)
Row 9: Sc in same and in each of next 4. Sc2tog. Turn. (6)
Row 10: Sc in same and in each of next 6. Turn. (6)
Fasten off.
2nd Strap
Row 1: Start with Slip Knot on hook. Sc in next marked stitch. Sc in each of next 12. Sc2tog. Turn. (14)
Repeat rows 2-10 of 1st strap. Fasten off leaving longer tail for sewing. Sew ends of 1st and 2nd straps together.
3rd Strap
Row 1: Start with Slip Knot on hook. Sc in next marked stitch. Sc in each of next 12. Sc2tog. Turn. (14)
Repeat rows 2-9 of 1st strap.
Row 10: Ch 1 and turn. Working in BLO, sc in each across. Ch 1 and turn. (6)
Row 11: Thermal stitch: Insert hook into back loop of first stitch and remaining loop of stitch below. Yarn over and pull through both loops. Yarn over and pull through to complete a single crochet. *Insert hook into back loop of next stitch and remaining loop of stitch below and make sc. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 1 and turn (6 thermal sc)
Note: Regular single crochet stitches can be used in place of thermal stitches if preferred.
Row 12: Thermal sc in each across. Ch 1 and turn. (6 thermal sc).
Repeat row 12 to make this section about 4” long.
4th Strap
Repeat 3rd strap.
Leave a longer tail for sewing. Sew ends of 3rd and 4th straps together. Thread long strap through loop created by 1st and 2nd straps to close bag. Check strap fits around wrist comfortably. Secure ends and weave in to finish.
Line your purse (optional)
Cut a circle the same size as base plus 1 inch seam allowance. Measure width and height of bag (not including base). Double the width and add a 1 inch seam allowance to each edge to cut a long rectangle. Pin long side of rectangle to circle and sew. Pin and sew short sides of rectangle together.
Fold top edge of lining over backwards and iron the fold. Pin lining into bag using line of crochet as guide (rough edge of lining should be hidden between bags). Carefully and securely sew lining into outer bag. Fold top edge of lining over and iron down to hide stitching.
I’m having a real tough time following the panel pattern, is there a video or pictures somewhere that could help me figure out what I’m supposed to do?