Free Crochet Bag Patterns

3 Everyday Bags You Need to Crochet Right Now!

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Crochet Extras
Types of Purses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How to Line a Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Patterns
Cross Stitch Tote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Dragonfly Beach Tote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Round Mesh Market Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pattern Basics
Master Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Make a Foundation Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Single Crochet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Double Crochet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Half Double Crochet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Treble Crochet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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 Types
Types of Purses
of Purses

baguet
te barrel et
buck

clutch

c t o r duffle
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dle
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messenger
hobo et
wristl

tote
frame satche4l
 HOW TO LINE A BAG
Finish Crochet Bags in Style with This Simple and Effective Method
From the June 2015 issue
by Denise Lavoie

I am an anti-sewist, yet I appreciate the structural and aesthetic value of a well-made and well-placed
seam. Additionally, I love to design, make and use bags, many of which benefit from a fabric lining. So,
for all of you crafty folks out there that belong to the same anti-sewing camp as me, this quick tutorial
on how to create a bag lining will, I hope, speak your language. If you’ve ever constructed a crocheted
garment and seamed it with a back stitch or a whip stitch or put together a motif-based blanket, you’ve
already got most of the bag lining basics in your crafty techniques toolbox.

Initially, lining your crochet bag project serves a few important purposes:
1. It will provide additional support and safeguards to the seams in your crochet fabric;
2. Depending on the stitch pattern of your crochet fabric, it will allow you the ability to carry small
things in your bag without fear of losing them; and
3. It will provide additional aesthetic value to your handiwork.

While the Flower Bud Handbag project associated with this article used store-bought fabric, don’t limit
yourself to fabric bolts. Bag linings are a great way to re-use/upcycle all kinds of fabric bits around your
house: an old fabric pillow covering, silk, cotton and/or polyester
blouses that perhaps have seen better days or no longer fit, pajamas (especially silk or
polyester), and of course old jeans (assuming they contain a section big enough for a lining that is hole
free).

Once you’ve identified your fabric source and have complete the crocheted portion of your bag, creat-
ing the lining is fairly straightforward. I am using an easy rectangular-shaped bag as my example – if you
have a more complicated bag shape then some further effort may be necessary.

Step 1: Cut your fabric to your bag’s dimensions, adding an additional ¾” in width and ½” in length.
The additional width will allow for ¼” seams on each side plus some additional ease to allow for your
crochet fabric to slightly stretch, as well as a generous ½” seam allowance at the top. The fabric lining’s
job is to reinforce your crochet bag’s structure, but the crochet fabric is always responsible for the shape
of the bag. Items should rest within the shape of the crochet fabric with the lining filling all of the bag’s
shape with no gaps. While I measured my fabric with ruler and pencil, you can also place your bag on
the fabric and trace its outline, allowing for the above-mentioned additional width and length.

Left: measuring fabric; far right: the cut fabric. Note the bottom is actually the fabric’s fold line.

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Step 2: Once your lining is cut, turn wrong side out and pin your side seams ¼” from each side edge.

Step 3: This is where you’ll need to start sewing – however, think of this as seaming two motifs togeth-
er, because the principle is basically the same. Thread your needle with thread and knot the end; then,
start at the bottom of one side and work a back stitch seam, following the line of your pins.

Left: Bring your needle up to the front of the fabric, about 1/4” above the end of your last stitch.
Right: Place your needle at the top of your last stitch and bring it to the back, creating a back stitch. 
 
Step 4: Once you have seamed both sides of your fabric, turn the lining right side out, turn your crochet
bag fabric wrong side out, and slip your lining over the crochet fabric.

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Step 5: Now, you have just one more bit of sewing to go: the top edge seam. Turn the top of your
lining fabric in, between the wrong side of the lining and the crochet bag, aligning it with one of the
top rows of your crochet bag. For the Flower Bug Handbag, I lined the fabric up with the bottom of the
reverse single crochet edging row.

Step 6: Thread your needle and seam your lining to the crochet fabric with a stitch whose mechanics are
similar to a whip stitch – place your needle from back to front of the crochet row and then back to front
of the lining fabric, keeping as close to the top of the lining fabric edge as possible.

Step 7: Once you remove the straight pins, you’ll have a seam that is surprisingly invisible.

Step 8: Turn your bag right side out, add any handles and/or closing notions necessary, and then admire
your tremendous handiwork.

What do you think – want to try it yourself? Turn the page and give the
Flower Bud Handbag a try! 

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CROSS
STITCH
TOTE
by Roseanna Beck

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Cross Stitch Tote
Pack your beach time essentials in this
colorful, roomy tote. Use the cross stitch
technique to create a complex and
sturdy carryall.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 14 ½” wide by 17 ½” long
(without strap)
Gauge: Rows 4-7 = 3”; sc, 5 dc, sc, 5
dc, sc = 3 ½”
MATERIALS
Yarn: Red Heart With Love
(100% acrylic; 370 yards [338
meters]/198 grams): #1701 Hot
Pink (A, 1 skein), #1303 Aran (B,
1 skein)
Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm) hook or size need-
ed for gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle
SPECIAL STITCHES
Cross-stitch (cross-st): Dc in space after next
sc on row before last, ch 1, dc in space before
same sc.
PATTERN
SIDES (MAKE 2, MEASURES 14 ½” WIDE X
17 ½” LONG)
Row 1 (RS): With A ch 50, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, [skip 2 chs, 5 dcs in next ch, skip next 2
chs, sc in next ch] across, turn and fasten off.
Row 2: Join B with a sl st in first stitch, ch 2, dc
in same st, ch 1, sc in center st of 5 dc group, ch
1, [working on next sc on last row, cross-st, ch 1,
sc in center st of next 5 dc group, ch 1] across, 2
dcs in last stitch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dcs in same stitch, sc in next sc,
[5 dcs in ch 1 space of cross-st, sc in next sc]
across, 3 dcs in 3rd ch of beginning ch 2, turn
and fasten off.
Row 4: Join A with a sc in first stitch, ch 1,
cross-st, ch 1, [sc in center st of 5 dc group, ch
1, cross-st, ch 1] across, sc in 3rd ch of begin-
ning ch 3, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, 5 dcs in ch space
of cross-st, [sc in next sc, 5 dcs in ch 1 space of
cross-st] across, sc in last stitch, turn and
fasten off.
Row 6: Join B with a sl st in first stitch, ch 2, dc
in same st, ch 1, sc in center st of 5 dc group, ch
1, [cross-st, ch 1, sc in center st of 5 dc group,
ch 1] across, 2 dcs in last stitch, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dcs in same stitch, sc in next sc,
[5 dcs in ch 1 space of cross-st, sc in next sc]
across, 3 dcs in 3rd ch of beginning ch 2, turn
and fasten off.
Continue pattern repeating Rows 4-7 for a total
of 33 rows.
STRAP (MAKE 2, MEASURES 2” WIDE X
17” LONG)
Row 1 (RS): With A ch 62, sc in 2nd ch from
hook, [skip 2 chs, 5 dcs in next ch, skip next 2
chs, sc in next ch] across, fasten off and turn.
Row 2: Join B with a sl st in first stitch, ch 3, dc
in same st, ch 1, sc in center st of 5 dc group, ch
1, [working on next sc on last row, cross-st, ch 1,
sc in center st of next 5 dc group, ch 1] across, 2
dcs in last stitch, fasten off and turn.
Row 3: Join A with a sl st in first stitch, ch 2, 2
dcs in same stitch, sc in next sc, [5 dcs in ch 1
space of cross-st, sc in next sc] across, 3 dcs in
3rd ch of beginning ch 3, fasten off.
Sew one strap to each side.
JOINING
With wrong sides facing and aran whipstitch
sides together matching colors as you sew. With
hot pink whip stitch bottom edges together.
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DRAGONFLY
BEACH TOTE
by Janaya Chouinard

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Dragonfly Beach Tote
Crochet yourself a colorful accessory that
you’ll want to take with you wherever you
go. Perfect for nature and color lovers
alike, this charming bag features bands of
bold hues, a rainbow handle and delicate
lace stitches that resemble in-flight
dragonflies.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 18” wide by 15” tall (not
including handles)
Gauge: 14.5 stitches and 16 rows =
4” (10 cm)
MATERIALS
Yarn: Red Heart Soft yarn
• Color A = White - 226 yards
(125 gm)
• Color B = Coral - 67 yards (37
gm)
• Color C = Honey - 67 yards (37 gm)
• Color D = Guacamole - 67 yards (37 gm)
• Color E = Deep Sea - 67 yards (37 gm)
• Color F = Lavender - 67 yards (37 gm)
Notions: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size
needed to obtain the gauge, yarn needle for
weaving in ends
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain, sl = slip, st = stitch, sc = single crochet,
hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet
SPECIAL STITCHES
Modified Puff Stitch (puff st): Yarn over, insert
hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop
(3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through
first 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), yarn
over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and
pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and
pull through all loops on hook.
Split SC (HDC): Working a split stitch means
that you will be working into the center “V” of
the stitch below, not into the top loops.
PATTERN NOTES
• The beginning chain of the round does not
count as a stitch
• The first stitch of each round is made in the
same stitch as the beginning chain
• The end of each round is joined by slip
stitching in the first stitch of the round, not the
beginning chain
PATTERN
WITH COLOR A:
Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 65, sc in 2nd chain
from hook, sc in next chain and in each chain to
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Dragonfly Beach Tote
end, make 3 sc in last chain. Working the other
side of the chain: sc in each chain to end, make
2 sc in the same chain as beginning sc, sl st to
join in first sc (130)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st to
join in first sc and turn your work (130)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, make a puff st
in next stitch, *sc in next stitch, make a puff st in
next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st
to join in first sc and turn (130)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st to
join in first sc and turn (130)
Round 5: Ch 1, make a puff st in first stitch, sc
in next stitch, *make a puff st in next stitch, sc in
next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st
to join in first puff st and turn (130)
Round 6: Repeat Round 2
Round 7: Repeat Round 3
Round 8: Repeat Round 4 and fasten off.
With right side facing, join Color B in the *first*
stitch of the previous round.
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each
stitch around, sl st to join in first sc (130)
Round 10: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 5
stitches, *ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next 12
stitches*, repeat between * to end (the last
set will end with 6 dc stitches instead of 12), sl
st to join in top of first dc (120 dc, 10 ch-
1 spaces)
Round 11: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next
2 stitches, *ch 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in ch-1
space of previous round, ch 3, skip 3 stitches,
dc in next 6 stitches*, repeat between * to
end (the last set will end with 3 dc stitches
instead of 6), sl st to join in first dc (60 dc, 10
sc, 20 ch-3 spaces)
Round 12: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next stitch,
*ch 4, skip next dc, work a split sc into the sc
stitch from the previous round, ch 4, skip next
dc, dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat between *
to end (the last set will end with 2 dc stitches
instead of 4), sl st to join in first dc (40 dc, 10 sc,
20 ch-4 spaces)
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in first 2 stitches, *make 4
sc in the ch-4 space, work a split hdc into the sc
from the previous round, make 4 sc in next ch-4
space, sc in next 4 stitches*, repeat between
* to end (the last set will end with 2 sc stitches
instead of 4), sl st to join in first sc (130 sc)
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st to
join in first sc and fasten off. (130)
Join Color C in the *second* stitch of the pre-
vious round. (If you are only working with one
color, sl st into the second stitch to move the
starting position.)
Round 15 - 20: Repeat Rounds 9 through 14
Join Color D in the *second* stitch of the pre-
vious round. (If you are only working with one
color, sl st into the second stitch to move the
starting position.)
Round 21 - 26: Repeat Rounds 9 through 14
Join Color E in the *second* stitch of the pre-
vious round. (If you are only working with one
color, sl st into the second stitch to move the
starting position.)
Round 27 - 32: Repeat Rounds 9 through 14
Join Color F in the *second* stitch of the pre-
vious round. (If you are only working with one
color, sl st into the second stitch to move the
starting position.)
Round 33 - 38: Repeat Rounds 9 through 14
With right side facing, join Color A in the *first*
stitch of the previous round.
Round 39: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st
to join in first sc and turn your work (130)
Round 40: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, make a puff st
in next stitch, *sc in next stitch, make a puff st in
next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st
to join in first sc and turn (130)
Round 41: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st
to join in first sc and turn (130)
Round 42: Ch 1, make a puff st in first stitch, sc
in next stitch, *make a puff st in next stitch, sc in
next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st
to join in first puff st and turn (130)
Round 43: Repeat Round 39
Round 44: Repeat Round 40
Round 45: Repeat Round 41 and fasten off.
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Dragonfly Beach Tote

HANDLES Row 4 - 5: Repeat Row 3

You will first need to place 4 stitch markers. Begin Round 6: Ch 1, make 1 sc in each stitch around
counting from the first stitch of the last round: the top of the bag and handles, sl st to join in
place marker A in the 17th stitch. Place marker first sc and fasten off.
B in the 46th stitch. Place marker C in the 83rd
stitch. Place marker D in the 112th stitch.
FINISHING
Handle #1 – Use Color A for both handles.
To finish the inside edge of Handle # 1, join in
Row 1: Join with a sl st in the first marked stitch any stitch on the handle foundation chain and
(A), chain 75; being careful not to twist the evenly sc around, sl st to join in the first sc
chain, join with a sl st in marked stitch B, sl st and fasten off. Repeat for Handle #2. Weave
into the next stitch and turn (75 ch) in all ends.
Row 2: Working into back bumps of the foun- Optional: Working in the space between the
dation chain, sc in each chain back to start, sl rows of the handles, sl st across each handle
st into the next st on the bag, sl st into the next using one accent color per row. Begin and end
stitch again and turn (75 sc) each row of sl sts in the top of the last puff stitch
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across, sl st into the round on the bag.
next st on the bag, sl st into the next stitch
again and turn (75)
Row 4 - 5: Repeat Row 3
Fasten off.
Handle #2
Row 1: Join with a sl st in marked stitch C, chain
75; being careful not to twist the chain, join
with a sl st in marked stitch D, sl st into the next
stitch and turn (75 ch)
Row 2: Working into back bumps of the foun-
dation chain, sc in each chain back to start, sl
st into the next st on the bag, sl st into the next
stitch again and turn (75 sc)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across, sl st into the
next st on the bag, sl st into the next stitch
again and turn (75)
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ROUND MESH
MARKET BAG
by Janaya Chouinard

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Round Mesh Market Bag
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Approx. 12” x 12” un-stretched,
not including handles.
Gauge: 12 stitches and 7 rows = 4”
(10 cm)
MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted weight cotton
yarn - I used approx. 285 yards
of Knit Picks Dishie cotton
Notions: 6.0 mm ( J / 10)
crochet hook, yarn needle for
weaving in ends
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain, sl = slip, st(s) = stitch(es), sk = skip,
sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet
PATTERN NOTES
• The project can be started with a Magic Ring
or with the instructions given in Round 1.
• The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
• Each round is started in the same stitch as
your beginning chain.
• The end of each round is joined by slip
stitching in the first stitch of the round, not the
beginning chain, unless otherwise directed.
PATTERN
Round 1: Ch 3, make 12 dc into the first chain
made, sl st to join in top of first dc (12)
Round 2: Ch 2, make 2 dc in each stitch around,
join (24)
Round 3: Ch 2, in first stitch make *2 dc, dc in
next stitch*, repeat around, join (36)
Round 4: Ch 2, in first stitch make *2 dc, dc in
next 2 stitches*, repeat around, join (48)
Round 5: Ch 2, in first stitch make *2 dc, dc in
next 3 stitches*, repeat around, join (60)
Round 6: Ch 2, in first stitch make *2 dc, dc in
next 4 stitches*, repeat around, join (72)
Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 8: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 2), sk
1 stitch, *dc in next stitch, ch 2, sk 1 stitch*,
repeat between * to end, join in second starting
chain (36 dc)
Round 9: Ch 1, sl st into the first ch-2 space, ch
4 (counts as first dc and ch 2), sk 1 stitch, *dc
in next ch-2 space, ch 2*, repeat between * to
end, join in second starting chain (36 dc)
Round 10-22: Repeat Round 9
Round 23: Ch 1, make 2 sc in each ch-2 space
around, join in first sc (72)
Round 24 - 27: ch 1, sc in each stitch around,
join (72)
Do not fasten off; continue with handle
instructions below.
FIRST HANDLE
If longer handles are preferred, adjust the num-
ber of beginning chains.
Row 1: Ch 45, sk 14 stitches, sl st in next 2
stitches, turn
Row 2: Make 1 sc in each ch back to start, sl st
in the next two stitches on the body of the bag,
turn (45 sc)
Row 3: Make 1 sc in each stitch across the han-
dle, sl st in the next two stitches on the body of
the bag, turn (45 sc)
Row 4: Repeat Row 3
Row 5: Make 1 sc in each stitch across the
handle, sl st in the next stitch on the body of the
bag, fasten off (45 sc)
SECOND HANDLE
Count 17 stitches to the left of the first handle
and join in that 17th stitch. Repeat the instruc-
tions for the first handle but do not fasten off.
Make 1 sc in each stitch around the top of the
bag and the handles. Fasten off. If preferred
you can also sc around the inside edge of
each handle as shown in the photos. Weave in
all ends.
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 MASTER ABBREVIATIONS
BL - back loops(s)
BP - back post
BPdc - back post double crochet
BPsc - back post single crochet
BPtr - back post treble crochet
CC1 - contrast color 1
CC2 - contrast color 2
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together
dec - decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr - double treble
FL - front loops
FP - front post
FPdc - front post double crochet
FPsc - front post single crochet
FPtr - front post treble crochet
Fsc - foundation single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
inc - increase/increases/increasing
Lp - loop
MC - main color
rd(s) - round(s)
rep - repeat
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
sc dec - single crochet decrease
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp - space
st - stitch
tbl - through back loop
tch or t-ch - turning chain
tr - treble crochet
trtr - triple treble crochet
tr2tog - treble crochet 2 stitches together
WS - back post
yo - back post
[ ] or ( ) - work instructions within brackets as many
times as directed
* - repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as
directed
* * - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times
as directed or repeat from a given set
of instructions

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 PATTERN BASICS
Make a Foundation Chain

1 2

Make a slipknot and position it near the end Pull the yarn through the loop with the hook.
of the hook. Wrap the working yarn (yarn You’ve just made one chain stitch.
that is attached to the ball) around the hook
(also called a yarn over).

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Repeat steps 1-2 to make as many chains as To count your chains, hold it up so the “V”s
your pattern needs. are lined up. Do not count the loop on the
hook or the initial slipknot.

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 PATTERN BASICS
Single Crochet

1 2

Insert the hook under both front and book loops You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn
(or, under the complete “V”) of the 2nd chain from over and pull the yarn through both loops.
the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to You’ve just made one single crochet stitch.
front (yarn over) and draw it through the V.

3 4

Repeat steps 1-2 until you reach the At the end of the row, make one single chain
end of the row. stitch (a turning chain), then flip the piece from
left to right (horizontally).

To start the next row, insert the hook under the V

of the first stitch (ignore the chain you just made)
and repeat the steps. 20
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Double Crochet

1 2

Yarn over and insert the hook under the V of the There should be three loops on the hook.
chain stitch from the hook. Yarn over again and pull
the yarn through the V.

3 4

Yarn over and draw the yarn through There should be two loops left on the hook.
the first two loops. Yarn over and draw the hook through those two
loops. You’ve just made a double crochet stitch.

To go onto a new row, make three chain

stitches and turn. 21
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Half Double Crochet

1 2

Yarn over and insert the hook under the V of
the 3rd chain stitch from the hook.
Yarn over again and pull the yarn through
the V. There should be three loops on the
hook. Yarn over and draw the hook through
all three loops at once. You’ve just made a
half double crochet stitch.

4
To go onto a new row, yarn over, insert the Chain two to go up to the height of the next
hook under two strands of your chain-2 from row and turn.
the previous row. Yarn over, pull up a loop,
yarn over and pull through three loops on
the hook. 22
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Treble Crochet

1 2

Chain four to start your row. Yarn over twice Pull up a loop.
and insert the hook into the stitch next to
the base of the chain.

4
Yarn over and draw through the first two Yarn over and draw through the final two
loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw loops on the hook.
through the next two loops on the hook.

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