Crochet Bag in Schachenmayr Catania - S9019 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Bag in Schachenmayr Catania Sport Weight Yarn

What is Being Made

This downloadable crochet pattern from Schachenmayr (Design S9019) provides instructions for creating a structured crochet bag. The project combines a shaped base, cylindrical body, and separate handles to form a functional tote-style bag suitable for everyday use.

Crochet Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental crochet construction methods to build the bag in distinct sections. The base is created using a technique that establishes a foundation chain with increases worked into both the top and bottom loops of the chain, creating a rounded rectangular opening. This method provides stability and structure to the bag's base.

The body of the bag is worked in continuous rounds using a repeating stitch pattern, building height through multiple rounds of consistent stitching. The handles are constructed separately and then sewn together, allowing for precise shaping and symmetry on both sides of the bag.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (Luftmasche) - Forms the foundation and base structure
• Double crochet (Stäbchen) - Creates the main fabric of the base and body
• Single crochet (feste Masche) - Used to transition from the base to the body and provides a tighter, more structured fabric
• Slip stitch (Kettmasche) - Closes rounds and joins sections

Pattern Structure and Stitch Counts

The base begins with a foundation chain of 72 stitches, with 6 double crochets worked into the final chain stitch to create the rounded corner. The remaining 70 stitches are worked into the bottom loops of the chain, then the round is closed with a slip stitch. Following crochet charts 1 and 2, the pattern establishes the bag's dimensions.

The bag body (Taschenbeutel) is worked in a basic stitch pattern according to the provided crochet chart. Single crochet stitches are worked into each double crochet from the previous round, creating 176 total stitches. This body section is repeated for 10 complete pattern repeats, plus an additional 2 rounds, building the bag to its finished height.

The handles are constructed separately following crochet chart 3, with the center 30 stitches on both the front and back left unworked to accommodate the handle placement and opening.

Materials

This pattern is designed for Schachenmayr Catania yarn in sport weight, a smooth, versatile yarn suitable for creating structured bags with good stitch definition. The pattern requires a crochet hook appropriate for sport weight yarn (typically sizes B/1 to E/4, depending on desired fabric density and personal tension). The yarn's smooth texture ensures clear stitch visibility and allows the bag's construction details to be easily visible in the finished project.

Pattern Format

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern provided by Schachenmayr, featuring written instructions in German alongside crochet charts for visual reference. The pattern includes detailed stitch-by-stitch guidance and schematic charts to guide construction of each section.