San Marino Bag in Hoooked Zpagetti - Downloadable PDF

San Marino Bag Crochet Pattern – Hoooked Zpagetti Downloadable PDF

The San Marino Bag is a stylish, chunky crocheted tote bag designed using Hoooked Zpagetti textile yarn. This intermediate-level crochet pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and guides makers through constructing a complete bag, including the bag bottom and bag handles, using super chunky recycled fabric yarn for a bold, tactile finish.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is the San Marino Zpagetti Tas (San Marino Zpagetti Bag) – a structured, everyday tote-style bag crocheted in the round. The design features a separately worked bag bottom and bag handles, which are assembled into a complete, functional accessory. The bag is well-suited to intermediate crocheters who are comfortable working in the round and managing a variable-thickness yarn.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Hoooked Zpagetti textile yarn – approximately 120 metres required. Zpagetti is a super chunky recycled fabric yarn made from superior leftover materials sourced from the European fashion industry, selected and processed at Hoooked's own production centre in Portugal. It is machine washable on a cold setting.
• Hook: A single crochet hook suitable for super chunky yarn (specific size to be confirmed on the pattern sheet).
• Kit contents: The kit includes 1 bag bottom, 2 bag handles, and 1 crochet hook, in addition to the Zpagetti yarn.

Stitches Used

The pattern uses a focused set of crochet stitches, listed in the original Dutch terminology alongside their abbreviations:

• Losse (l) – chain stitch, used for foundation chains and turning chains
• Vaste (v) – single crochet (UK: double crochet), the primary construction stitch
• Halve vaste (hv) – half double crochet (UK: half treble), used for shaping and transitions
• Stokjes (st) – double crochet (UK: treble crochet), adding height and texture
• Vaste opzetlus – a fixed foundation loop, used to begin the base of the bag
• Keerlosse – turning chain, used when changing direction between rows or rounds

Techniques and Construction Notes

A key characteristic of working with Hoooked Zpagetti is that the thickness and texture of the yarn varies throughout the skein. This is an intentional feature of the recycled textile construction. As a result, the pattern places particular emphasis on monitoring the dimensions and shape of the bag as you work, rather than relying solely on a fixed stitch count per round.

The stitch count per round is not a fixed number – instead, it should be determined based on the desired finished dimensions of the bag. This approach requires the crocheter to measure and adjust as they go, making it a rewarding project for those with some crochet experience who are comfortable with adaptive construction techniques.

The bag is built in distinct sections: the flat base is worked first, followed by the sides worked upward in rounds, and finally the handles are attached or crocheted separately. This modular approach makes the construction logical and manageable even for those new to bag making.

About Hoooked Zpagetti Yarn

Hoooked Zpagetti is a well-known super chunky textile yarn produced by the Dutch brand Hoooked. It is crafted entirely from recycled surplus materials from the European fashion industry, making it an environmentally conscious choice for crafters. The yarn produces a thick, ribbon-like fabric with natural variation in width and colour, giving finished pieces a unique, artisanal character. Its durability and washability make it especially well-suited to bags and home accessories.