Bags in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7073 - Downloadable PDF

Bags in Sirdar Cotton DK 7073 – Crochet Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF from Sirdar presents four distinct crochet bag designs, all worked in Sirdar Cotton DK (shade F039). Each bag showcases a different stitch pattern and silhouette, making this a versatile pattern collection for crochet enthusiasts of all intermediate skill levels. The designs are practical, stylish, and finished with thoughtful haberdashery details such as lining fabric, zips, ribbons, and buttons.

Materials and Hook

All four bags are crocheted using Sirdar F039 Cotton DK, a 100g double knitting weight cotton yarn, with each project requiring 2 x 100g balls in their respective shades. The pattern also notes compatibility with several alternative Sirdar yarns, including Ella DK, Simply Recycled DK, Calico DK, Summer Stripes DK, Americana DK, and Soukie DK, though yarn amounts may vary. A single 4.00mm (UK 8 / US F/5) crochet hook is used throughout all four designs. Additional materials include ½ metre of lining fabric per bag, and project-specific haberdashery such as Petersham ribbon, a zip fastener, press fasteners, and buttons.

Scallop and Mesh Shopper Bag

The Scallop and Mesh Shopper Bag is worked in Sirdar Cotton DK shade 514 and measures approximately 30 x 30 cm (11¾ x 11¾ in). As its name suggests, this shopper combines two complementary stitch textures: a decorative scallop stitch and an open mesh stitch, creating a bag with visual rhythm and lightness. Scallop stitches are typically formed using groups of treble crochet stitches worked into a single chain space, producing a fan or shell-like effect, while mesh sections use chain spaces and treble stitches to create an airy, lattice-like fabric.

• Stitches used: Treble crochet (tr), chain (ch), slip stitch (ss), scallop formations, mesh pattern
• Finishing: 60 cm length of 25mm wide Petersham Ribbon for the handles, plus lining fabric
• Yarn shade: F039 Cotton DK shade 514

Circular Shoulder Bag with Flower

The Circular Shoulder Bag with Flower is worked in Sirdar Cotton DK shade 507 and measures approximately 22 cm in diameter (8¾ in). This bag is worked in the round, a classic crochet construction method where stitches are joined at the end of each round to build a flat or three-dimensional circular shape. The addition of a crocheted flower embellishment adds a charming decorative detail to the front of the bag.

• Stitches used: Double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), chain (ch), slip stitch (ss), rounds (rnd)
• Finishing: 23 cm zip fastener and lining fabric
• Yarn shade: F039 Cotton DK shade 507

Saddlebag

The Saddlebag is worked in Sirdar Cotton DK shade 503 and measures approximately 20 x 18 cm (8 x 7 in). A saddlebag style features a structured, compact body with a flap closure, evoking the classic equestrian-inspired silhouette. This design uses a combination of crochet stitches to build a firm, durable fabric well-suited to everyday use.

• Stitches used: Double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), chain (ch), slip stitch (ss)
• Finishing: