Täschchen und Schweißband in Schachenmayr Catania - 5931AB - Downloadable PDF

Täschchen und Schweißband in Schachenmayr Catania – Crochet Pattern 5931AB

This free downloadable PDF pattern (5931AB) from Schachenmayr presents two coordinating crochet accessories: a small handbag or pouch (Täschchen) and a matching sweatband (Schweißband). Both projects are worked in Schachenmayr original Catania, a popular sport-weight cotton yarn, and are ideal for beginners and intermediate crocheters looking to practice fundamental crochet techniques while creating practical, stylish accessories.

Project One: Täschchen (Small Bag / Pouch)

What Is Being Made

The Täschchen is a compact crocheted bag or pouch worked in bold color blocks. It features a shoulder strap (Umhängeband) and a simple button closure with a chain-loop buttonhole, making it a functional everyday accessory. The finished piece combines three colors in distinct horizontal stripes for a striking, sporty look.

Construction and Techniques

• Flat crochet in rows: The bag body is worked back and forth in rows using the basic stitch pattern (Grundmuster), turning with 2 chain stitches at the end of each row.
• Color block striping: The main body begins with 56 rows in Schwarz (Black, color 00110), followed by 6 rows in signalrot (Signal Red, color 00115), and finished with 6 rows in sonne (Yellow, color 00208).
• Slip stitch finishing row: A final row of slip stitches (Kettmaschen) closes the top edge cleanly.
• Buttonhole loop: After 11 slip stitches, 5 chain stitches are worked, skipping 3 stitches of the previous row, then slip stitches continue to the end of the row — forming a neat integrated button loop.
• Folding and seaming: The black section is folded up 24 rows to form the bag body, and the side seams are then closed.
• Shoulder strap: A separate strap (Umhängeband) is made by chaining 180 chain stitches in Schwarz and working 1 row of single crochet over them. The strap and a button are then sewn onto the bag.

Stitches Used

• Feste Maschen (single crochet / sc) — the primary stitch used throughout the bag body and strap
• Luftmaschen (chain stitches / ch) — used for the foundation chain, turning chains, buttonhole loop, and the shoulder strap base
• Kettmaschen (slip stitches / sl st) — used for the finishing row and buttonhole construction

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge (Maschenprobe) of 18 single crochet stitches and 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm. The bag is started with a foundation chain of 23 stitches. Achieving the correct gauge is recommended to ensure the finished bag matches the intended dimensions.

Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayr original Catania, 50 g balls in:
  • Color 00110 Schwarz (Black)
  • Color 00115 signalrot (Signal Red)
  • Color 00208 sonne (Yellow)
• Hook: Milward crochet hook (size referenced in the pattern)
• Notions: One button for the closure

Project Two: Schweißband (Sweatband)

What Is Being Made

The Schweißband