Ibiza in Berroco - Downloadable PDF

Ibiza Crochet Bag Pattern by the Berroco Design Team

The Ibiza pattern, designed by the Berroco Design Team and published by Berroco, is an intermediate-level crochet pattern for a stylish, openwork tote bag. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a beautifully textured bag worked entirely in the round from the bottom up, making it a satisfying project for crocheters who are comfortable with shaping and working in continuous rounds.

Finished Measurements

The completed bag measures approximately 22 inches (56 cm) in circumference and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, not including the straps. This generous size makes it a practical everyday tote or a chic beach bag — fitting perfectly with the sun-soaked spirit of its name.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Lumi, a DK weight yarn, in colorway #8132 Chili. Only 2 balls (50 grams each) are required, making this an economical project. Berroco Lumi is a specialty yarn with a luminous quality that adds a subtle sheen to the finished fabric — ideal for an openwork lace-style bag where the yarn's character can really shine through.

• Yarn: Berroco Lumi, DK weight, 2 balls in #8132 Chili
• Crochet Hook: Size F / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions: Safety pin or removable stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge

Gauge for this pattern is 5 chain-7 spaces plus slip stitches, and 5 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in the lace pattern, measured after blocking. Because the design relies on an open, airy stitch pattern, achieving correct gauge is especially important for ensuring the bag reaches its intended dimensions. The pattern strongly encourages crocheting a gauge swatch and blocking it before beginning the main project.

Construction

The Ibiza bag is worked in one piece, in the round, from the bottom up. This seamless construction method keeps finishing work to a minimum and results in a clean, professional-looking bag. Straps are the only element added separately, during the finishing stage.

Base

The bag begins with a sliding loop (also known as a magic ring or adjustable loop), a technique that allows the center of the base to be pulled completely closed, avoiding any gap at the starting point. From this loop, half double crochet stitches are worked and then increased over several rounds to build a flat circular base. The increase rounds are carefully structured to keep the base lying flat:

• Starting round: 10 half double crochets worked into the sliding loop
• Increase Round 1: 2 half double crochets in each stitch — 20 half double crochets total
• Increase Round 2: Alternating 1 and 2 half double crochets — 30 half double crochets total
• Additional increase rounds continue to expand the base to the required diameter

Body

Once the base is complete, the pattern transitions into the main lace body stitch, which is worked in continuous rounds. The signature stitch pattern consists of chain-7 spaces joined with slip stitches, creating an open, net-like fabric that is both lightweight and visually striking. A clever technique using a chain-3 and treble crochet combination is used to join the end of each round seamlessly, simulating a chain-7 space and keeping the lace pattern continuous without a visible seam.

This lace round is repeated until the body of the bag measures 9½ inches (24 cm) from the last round of the base, building up the full height of the tote.

Top Edge

The top edge transitions out of the lace pattern into a more structured finish. 3 single crochets are worked into each chain-7 space around the top opening, producing 90 single crochets