Leni Crochet Bag

This CROCHET BAG crochet pattern is a mini t-shirt yarn purse with soft three-color texture and a simple attached chain handle.
Instant download available in English, German, French and Spanish.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗘𝗧

✦ Detailed PDF pattern with written step-by-step instructions
✦ 3 helpful video tutorials for the bag start, bag bottom and handle
✦ Finished size approx. 8.75 in x 5.5 in (22 cm x 14 cm)
✦ Two suggested color options: white, beige and dark brown OR white, light blue and pink
✦ Available in English, German, French and Spanish

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡

The LENI Crochet Bag is a small statement accessory with a soft, playful look. In the photos, the chunky t-shirt yarn creates plush raised stitches in a candy-like blend of white, coral pink and pale lavender-blue. The compact shape and tall chain handle make it feel like a tiny summer handbag for a café date, city stroll or evening with friends.

The bag begins with a foundation chain and an oval base, then continues upward in continuous spiral rounds without closing each round with a slip stitch. You crochet with two strands held together in every round, rotating the colors to create the intertwined marled effect. The texture is bold and modern, but the actual stitch pattern stays simple: chain stitches and single crochet.

The handle is made from a chain of 28 stitches and crocheted directly onto the bag, then attached to the opposite side. This gives the mini purse its clean handmade finish and keeps the construction approachable without complicated shaping.

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Beginner friendly for crocheters who know chain stitches and single crochet, or adventurous first-time bag makers who want a clear project with video support. Stitch markers help you track the spiral rounds and handle placement, so the process stays calm and easy to follow.

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✦ T-shirt yarn approx. 0.75 in (2 cm) wide in 3 colors, e.g. Inspire by LindeHobby or comparable
✦ Approx. 33–44 yds (30–40 m) per color
✦ 10 mm crochet hook (US N/P-15)
✦ Stitch markers
✦ Scissors and a needle or tool for weaving in ends

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