Pattern Description:
The Dune Bag is an easy-level crochet pattern inspired by windswept sand dunes, designed to be a soft, flexible shaped bag suitable for fall/winter wear.
The pattern uses thick woolly fabric and is constructed from the bottom up, starting with an oval base and transitioning to a body worked in turned rounds and straps worked in turned rows. It incorporates single crochet, increases, and decreases to achieve its shape.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
- Yarn Color: Driftwood (640-554)
- Yarn Weight: Super bulky, weight 6 (87yds/80m per skein)
- Yarn Quantity: 4 skeins
- Hooks:
- Size US N/P/15 (10mm) crochet hook (Larger hook)
- Size US L/11 (8mm) crochet hook (Smaller hook)
- Notions:
- Removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Measurements:
- Width (A): 14.5 inches / 37 cm
- Full length (B): 24 inches / 61 cm
- Depth (C): 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm
- Gauge: 9 sts + 11 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in single crochet
Stitches & Abbreviations Used(US):
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd – round
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
- rep – repeat
- beg – beginning
- mm – millimeter (for hook size)
Stitching Instructions for Making the Dune Bag Crochet Pattern:
Base (Oval Bottom) – Using Larger Hook (10mm)
- Note: The base is worked in the round, turning after each round for even shaping.
- Rnd 1 (RS): With Driftwood and larger hook, ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate to work along opposite side of foundation ch. Sc in next 10 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Turn. (26 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, inc in next 3 sts, sc in next 10 sts, inc in last 2 sts. Turn. (32 sts)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, (sc in next st, inc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 10 sts, (sc in next st, inc in next st) twice. Turn. (38 sts)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 10 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) twice. Turn. (44 sts)
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join, do not turn. (44 sts)
Body – Continue with Larger Hook
- Now working in turned rounds to maintain fabric consistency.
- Rnd 6–18: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join, turn at end of each rnd. (44 sts)
- Rnd 19 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog; rep from * to end. Sl st to join, turn. (40 sts)
- Rnd 20–21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join, turn. (40 sts)
- Rnd 22 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog; rep from * to end. Sl st to join, turn. (36 sts)
- Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join, fasten off. (36 sts)
Straps – Switch to Smaller Hook (8mm)
- Work straps on opposite sides of the bag body, in turned rows.
- Strap 1: Join yarn to one side seam (approx. 6 sts from side edge).
- Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts. Turn.
- Rows 2–24: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
- Strap 2: Repeat same steps on opposite side of the bag, aligning with Strap 1.
Finishing
- Use tapestry needle to sew strap ends securely to the inside of the bag body.
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Block if desired to smooth shape.
Tips:
- Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and where straps begin.
- To ensure symmetry, count stitches carefully for strap placement.
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