Tasche in Schachenmayr Journey - S8956 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Bag Pattern in Schachenmayr Journey – Free Downloadable PDF (S8956)

This free downloadable crochet pattern by Schachenmayr provides complete instructions for crocheting a substantial, structured handbag using Schachenmayr Journey yarn in an elegant two-tone colourway. The finished bag measures approximately 37 x 32 x 15 cm (excluding handles), making it a generously sized everyday tote with a polished, professional finish. The pattern is written in German and covers every component of the bag in detail, including the base, side panels, flaps, handles, and grips.

What Is Being Made

The project is a fully structured crocheted handbag worked in multiple separate pieces that are then joined together. The bag features:

• A combined base and side panel section worked as one long strip
• Two handles (Henkel) constructed as folded tubes sewn into rounded straps
• Two short grips (Griffe) for additional carrying options
• Four decorative or functional flaps (Klappen) with shaped edges, each finished with a border round

The two-tone design uses Smaragd (emerald green, colour 00070) as the dominant body colour and Silber (silver, colour 00090) for the border sections, handles, grips, flaps, and finishing details, creating a striking colour-blocked aesthetic.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Schachenmayr Journey – 300 g in Smaragd (Fb 00070) and 200 g in Silber (Fb 00090). Schachenmayr Journey is an aran weight yarn, ideal for structured bag projects that need body and durability.
• Hook: Milward crochet hook, size 7 mm (referenced as Milward 1 Häkelnadeln Nr. 7)

Tension / Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 single crochet stitches and 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Working to this gauge is important for achieving the stated finished dimensions of the bag. Using an aran weight yarn with a 7 mm hook produces a firm, dense fabric well suited to a bag that needs to hold its shape.

Techniques and Construction Methods

Working the Base and Side Panels

The base and side panels are crocheted as a single long rectangular strip. The work begins with a foundation chain of 22 chain stitches plus 2 turning chains, producing 22 single crochet stitches per row. The strip is worked in rows throughout. The colour sequence is as follows: 7 cm in Silber, then 82 cm in Smaragd, then a final 7 cm in Silber, for a total length of 89 cm. This long strip forms the bottom and wraps around to create the sides of the bag.

Constructing the Handles (Henkel)

Each handle begins with a foundation chain of 196 chain stitches plus 2 turning chains, giving 196 single crochet stitches per row, worked in Silber. After 4 rows, the strip is folded lengthwise in half and the long edges are sewn together to create a rounded tube. The short ends of the tube are then sewn together to close the handle into a loop. Two handles are made in this way.

Constructing the Grips (Griffe)

The shorter grips are worked similarly, starting with 40 chain stitches plus 2 turning chains, producing 40 single crochet stitches per row in Silber, worked over 9 rows. Two grips are made.

Shaping the Flaps (Klappen)

Each of the four flaps is worked in Silber beginning with just 4 chain stitches. The shaping involves increasing on both sides in rows 2, 3