Quick Little Tunisian Bag – A cross body bag that sparkles and shines!

The Quick Little Tunisian Bag was created because I designed a Quick Little (crochet) Bag a few years ago and it is still super popular. I thought Tunisian crocheters deserved a fun and fabulous quick little bag as well. The way the colors work in this design makes me happy. Unlike the original, this bag is finished off with a button and some tassels. Happy stitching!

I’ve also designed a Quick Little Knit Bag to be part of this set.

The yarn for this design was provided by Red Heart Yarns. All opinions are my own.

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Quick Little Tunisian Bag

Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot

Size:
7.5″ x 6.5″

Yarn:
Red Heart An Italian Story Luce: (46% Nylon, 28% Acrylic, 20% Mohair, 6% Polyester), 100 g / 218 yds, Size 4 (Worsted Weight)
Granito 6340: Color A – 1 skein (25 g / 55 yds)
Vino 6390: Color B – 1 skein (25 g / 55 yds)
Red Heart Chic Sheep Yarn: 100% Wool, 100 g / 186 yds, Size 4 (Worsted Weight)
Polo 5632: Color C – 1 skein (40 g / 85 yds)

Hooks:
US – H/8, 5.0 mm Tunisian Hook
US – 7, 4.5 mm Regular Crochet Hook

Gauge: Learn about gauge HERE
16 sts x 18 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Tunisian Simple Stitch

Other supplies:
Yarn needle
1″ button
sewing needle and thread for button

Stitches and Abbreviations: click on highlighted sts for tutorials
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

Getting Started:
Row counts are at the end of each row after the period, if the count has changed from the previous row. – {count here}

Pattern:

Bag Body

Row 1a: With Tunisian hook and Color A, ch 26, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull through ch (2 loops on hook), *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull through hook; repeat from * to end of chain (26 loops on hook).
Row 1b: With Color B, yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * until there is only one loop on hook.

Row 2a: Insert hook into the second vertical bar, yo, pull through bar (2 loops on hook), *insert hook into next vertical bar, yo, pull through; repeat from * to end of row (26 loops on hook).
Row 2b: With Color A, yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * until there is only one loop on hook.

Row 3a: Insert hook into the second vertical bar, yo, pull through bar (2 loops on hook), *insert hook into next vertical bar, yo, pull through; repeat from * to end of row (26 loops on hook).
Row 3b: With Color B, yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * until there is only one loop on hook.

Repeat Rows 2a – 3b until piece measures 15″, ending with a repeat of row 2b

Bag Flap

Row 1a: Insert hook into the second AND third vertical bar, yo, pull through both bars (2 loops on hook), *insert hook into next vertical bar, yo, pull through; repeat from * until 2 loops remain, insert hook in last 2 vertical bars, yo, pull through both bars (24 loops on hook).
Row 1b: With Color B, yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * until there is only one loop on hook.

Row 2a: Insert hook into the second AND third vertical bar, yo, pull through both bars (2 loops on hook), *insert hook into next vertical bar, yo, pull through; repeat from * until 2 loops remain, insert hook in last 2 vertical bars, yo, pull through both bars (22 loops on hook).
Row 2b: With Color A, yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * until there is only one loop on hook.

Rows 3 – 11: Repeat Rows 1a – 2b four more times, then repeat Rows 1a & 1b once more.

Row 12: Insert hook into the second, third AND fourth vertical bar, yo, pull through all 3 bars (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through all.

Edging (use 4.5 mm regular hook)

Fold Bag Body in half with wrong sides together, do not include flap in folded section. Hold folded bag with half with flap on bottom.

Row 1: Leaving a long starting tail, join Color C to bottom right corner of bag, sl st through both layers up side of bag, 24 sc across flat top of bag, sl st through both layers down side of bag.
Fasten off leaving a long ending tail.

Turn bag over.

Row 1: Leaving a long starting tail, join Color C to bottom right corner of bag, sl st through both layers up side of bag, 12 sc across side of flap, sc in point of flap, ch 10, sl st in first ch, sc in point of flap, 12 sc around side of flap, sl st through both layers down side of bag.
Fasten off leaving a long ending tail.

Strap

Cut 15 pieces of Color C, each 90″ long.
Tie them together leaving a tail of 8″.
Divide yarn into 3 groups of 5 and braid together, until braided section is 65″ long, tie a knot in end.

With Color C and yarn needle, sew strap ends to sides of bags with the knots at the bottom corners.
Use yarn needle to thread the tails into the ends of the braid.
Cut tassels to even length.

Finishing

Block bag gently.
Use sewing needle and thread to attach button.

Use or give and enjoy!

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