Eligere Bag

Eligere Bag by Golden Strand Studio

What Is Being Made

The Eligere Bag is a structured crochet handbag designed by Golden Strand Studio. This intermediate-level project creates a finished bag measuring approximately 11 inches high by 10 inches wide, making it a practical everyday accessory. The bag features functional design elements including integrated pockets and is completed with leather handles for durability and refined aesthetics.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs specialized crochet techniques to create visual texture and dimension. The primary stitch used throughout the Eligere Bag is the Altered Bean Stitch, also referred to as the Puff Stitch, which creates a distinctive raised, dimensional surface.

Bean Stitch Construction: The bean stitch is executed by inserting the hook into a stitch, yarning over and pulling through, then repeating the yarn over and pull through sequence two additional times within the same stitch. After completing these loops, the crocheter yarns over and pulls through all eight loops remaining on the hook, then chains one to lock the stitch in place. The stitch immediately following each bean stitch is skipped, which creates the proper spacing and ensures that two stitches in the pattern equal one bean stitch unit.

The pattern also incorporates an Altered Bean Stitch worked in the bottom loop, a variation that adds additional textural interest to specific sections of the bag. This technique-focused design means that crocheters working this project will develop proficiency with specialty stitches beyond basic single crochet and double crochet.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Eligere Bag requires approximately 180 yards of worsted weight yarn, which includes yardage for the integrated pocket sections. The pattern was photographed using Pure Wool from the LB Collection, though the designer notes that any worsted weight yarn will work successfully for this project. Worsted weight yarn provides the structure and drape necessary for a structured bag that holds its shape.

In addition to yarn, the pattern requires a crochet hook in size S and two 15-inch (40 cm) leather bag handles, which provide professional finishing and functional support for carrying the completed bag.

Difficulty Level and Pattern Format

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with specialty stitches and structured bag construction. The Eligere Bag is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing immediate access upon purchase. The pattern is the intellectual property of Golden Strand Studio and is intended for personal use by the purchaser only.