Alice Bag and Gloves

Alice Bag and Gloves by Sonya

Project Overview

The Alice Bag and Fingerless Gloves set is a crochet project designed by Sonya that combines a practical small bag with coordinating wrist wear. This intermediate-level pattern offers crafters the opportunity to create two complementary accessories in a single downloadable PDF design.

Alice Bag

What is Being Made: A small cylindrical crochet bag with a finished base diameter of 4 inches and a height of 6 inches. The bag is constructed using circular crochet techniques, beginning from the base and working upward in rounds.

Construction Techniques: The bag is created using the magic ring method to establish the foundation, followed by progressive rounds of increasing stitches to form the circular base. The pattern employs strategic stitch increases to shape the bottom of the bag before continuing with the body. The construction method allows for a seamless, tubular structure that is characteristic of in-the-round crochet work.

Stitches Used: The primary stitches featured in the bag construction include:

• Single crochet (sc): Used throughout the rounds to create a tight, structured fabric
• Chain stitch (ch): Used at the beginning of rounds to establish height
• Slip stitch (ss): Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between rows
• Double crochet (dc): Included in the stitch repertoire for potential texture variation

Materials and Tools: The bag is crafted using 1 skein of 100g Patons 4ply Cotton yarn, worked with a B/1 crochet hook. The pattern also calls for ribbon, which likely serves as a decorative or functional element such as a handle or trim. The 4-ply cotton yarn weight provides a lightweight, breathable fabric suitable for a small accessory bag.

Fingerless Gloves

What is Being Made: A pair of fingerless gloves designed to fit wrists with a 6-inch circumference and measure 5 inches in length. These gloves provide wrist coverage while leaving the fingers free for dexterity and movement.

Construction Techniques: The fingerless gloves are constructed as tubular pieces worked in the round, similar to the bag construction method. This approach creates seamless, fitted wrist wear without the need for seaming.

Stitches Used: The gloves utilize the same fundamental crochet stitches as the bag:

• Single crochet (sc): Provides structure and a snug fit around the wrist
• Chain stitch (ch): Used for establishing rounds
• Slip stitch (ss): Joins rounds seamlessly

Materials and Tools: The fingerless gloves are made from the same Patons 4ply Cotton yarn and B/1 hook as the bag, allowing for a coordinated, matching set. The lightweight cotton yarn is ideal for gloves, offering breathability and comfort during wear.

Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to progress beyond basic projects. The pattern requires familiarity with in-the-round construction, stitch increases, and the ability to follow written crochet abbreviations and instructions. The magic ring technique used to start the bag adds a slightly advanced element to the project.

Pattern Format

The Alice Bag and Fingerless Gloves pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The pattern includes standard crochet abbreviations and measurements, along with designer contact information for questions or support.