Marble House Bag in Berroco Remix Chunky - Downloadable PDF

Marble House Bag in Berroco Remix Chunky – Crochet Pattern Summary

The Marble House Bag is a stylish, substantial crochet tote designed by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level pattern produces a roomy everyday bag with finished measurements of approximately 15" / 38 cm wide by 13" / 33 cm high — generous enough for daily essentials, a project bag, or a market tote. One of its most appealing design details is that the bag is fully reversible, meaning either side can be worn facing out, effectively giving you two looks in one.

What Is Being Made

The finished object is a structured handbag or tote worked in the round from the bottom up in a single continuous piece. Its rounded base and straight sides give it a classic, clean silhouette. The bag is completed with a leather handle kit, lending a polished, boutique-quality finish that elevates it beyond a typical handmade accessory. Because the construction is seamless and reversible, there are no visible wrong-side seams to worry about.

Construction Technique

The bag is worked in one piece in the round, beginning with a foundation chain. The bottom of the bag is shaped by working into both the top loops of the foundation chain and the lower loops of the same chain, creating an oval base. Increases are worked at each end of the oval on every round to build the base shape gradually before the sides rise straight. A key construction note from the designer is to turn the work at the end of each round to prevent the fabric from biasing — a smart technique especially important when working single crochet in the round without a turning chain in the traditional sense. Removable stitch markers are used to track increase points and are moved up on every round, keeping the shaping accurate throughout.

The base shaping begins with 68 single crochet stitches in Round 1 and grows by 4 stitches per round through Round 9, reaching 104 stitches before the sides are worked straight upward. This gradual increase creates a well-proportioned oval bottom that allows the bag to stand on its own.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) — the primary stitch used throughout the entire bag body
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used to join rounds
• Chain stitch (ch) — used for the foundation chain and beginning of rounds
• Increases worked as 2 sc in one stitch at designated points to shape the oval base

The dense, consistent texture of single crochet gives the bag excellent structure and durability, making it well suited to holding its shape even when loaded with everyday items. Single crochet is one of the most foundational stitches in crochet, producing a tight, firm fabric — ideal for bags and accessories that need to withstand regular use.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Remix Chunky, a chunky weight yarn, in the colorway #9903 Almond. You will need 3 balls (100 g each) to complete the project. Berroco Remix Chunky is a notable yarn in its own right — it is a recycled blend made from reclaimed textile fibers, giving it a soft, slightly heathered appearance and an eco-conscious profile. Its chunky weight means the bag works up quickly and produces a fabric with satisfying visual depth and texture.

• Yarn: Berroco Remix Chunky, 3 balls, color #9903 Almond
• Hook: Size I-9 / 5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions: Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, leather handle kit, and a small amount of waste yarn or embroidery floss in a contrasting color for marking

Gauge

Gauge is 13½ single crochet stitches and 16 rows = 4" / 10 cm in single crochet, measured