Crochet Striped Shoulder Bag

I have designed this easy crochet bag using basic crochet stitches in US terminology of chains, single crochet and half double crochet stitches so it is not complicated but still has an overall affect of looking fabulous. For UK crocheters there is a stitch conversion for you. This pattern is very easy to follow with a concise 33 page step by step guide showing large images at each step. I have designed the bag in three pieces. A front and a back section, which are identical, and a long circular piece which forms the strap. The strap wraps around both sides of the bag giving it strength and durability. For this pattern I have used a 10 ply chunky cotton.