Bobble Notions Bag

The Bobble Notions Bag is a fun and functional crochet pattern, perfect for organizing your crochet tools, makeup, or pencils. Featuring cute bobbles on the sides, this little bag adds a touch of whimsy to your everyday essentials.

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Difficulty

This is an Intermediate level pattern. You need to have knowledge of tapestry crochet (changing colors) to complete this pattern.

Finished Measurements

Given as: length x width x height

Centimeters: 20 x 6 X 10

Inches: 8 x 2.5 x 4

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a worsted weight yarn:

• Color A: 130 meters (140 yards)

• Color B: 95 meters (100 yards)

Sample was made using Lion Brand 24/7 cotton in the colors “jade” and “ecru”. 24/7 Cotton is a worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 186 yards (170 meters) per 3.5 ounces (100 grams)

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is a great choice for crocheting the Bobble Notions Bag due to its sturdy structure, which provides the perfect balance for a functional yet stylish makeup or pencil bag. Its mercerized finish gives the bag a subtle shine, making it a durable and long-lasting accessory.

When choosing a yarn substitute, look for a cotton yarn that offers durability and structure, ensuring your bag holds its shape and doesn’t become too floppy. Some great substitutes would be:

1. Lily Sugar ‘N Cream

2. Bernat Handicrafter

Hook Size and Notions

• 5 mm crochet hook

• 4 mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch markers

• Scissors

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Gauge

6 sts and 20 rows in a 10 cm (4") square.

To make a gauge swatch, start with a 5 mm crochet hook and work rows of single crochet stitches.

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Pattern Abbreviations

ch – chain

ps – puff stitch

rep – repeat

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

yo – yarn over

** – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Special Stitches & Techniques

Puff Stitch (ps)

1. yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

2. rep step 1 two more times (7 loops on hook)

3. yo, pull through all 7 loops on hook

Notes

Work with both strands of yarn throughout the pattern to maintain consistent tension

Pattern

Bag

Using a 5 mm crochet hook and color A, ch 44

Row 1 with color A sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 2 with color A sc next 7 sts, with color B ps, *with A sc next 3 sts, with B ps* rep 6 more times, with color A sc in last 7 sts, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 3 with color A sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 4 with color A sc next 9 sts, with color B ps, *with color A sc next 3 sts, with color B ps* rep 5 more times, with color A sc last 9 sts {43 sts}

Fasten off

With the right side of the project facing you, join color A in the 7th st from the right, working over color B

Row 5 with color A ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 30 sts, ch 1, turn {31 sts}

Row 6 with color A sc in first st, with color B ps, *with color A sc next 3 sts, with color B ps* rep 6 more times, with color A sc in last st, ch 1, turn {31 sts}

Row 7 with color A sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {31 sts}

Row 8 *with color A sc next 3 sts, with color B ps* rep 6 more times, with color A sc in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn {31 sts}

Row 9 rep row 7

Row 10 rep row 6

Row 11 rep row 7

Row 12 rep row 8

Row 13 rep row 7

Row 14 rep row 6, do not ch 1 and turn

Fasten off

Row 15 with color A ch 6, with right side of project facing you, sc in first st working over color B, with color A single crochet in next 30 sts, drop color B, with color A ch 7, turn {from right to left: 7 chs, 31 sts, 6 chs}

Row 16 with color A sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 chs, with color A sc in first sc st working around color B, sc in next 2 sts, with color B ps, *with color A sc next 3 sts, with color B ps* rep 5 more times, with color A sc in last 3 sts, sc in next 6 chs working around color B, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 17 with color A sc in each st across, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 18 with color A sc next 7 sts, with color B ps, *with color A sc next 3 sts, with color B ps* rep 6 more times, with color A sc in last 7 sts, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 19 rep row 17

Row 20 with color A sc next 9 sts, with color B ps, *with color A sc next 3 sts, with color B ps* rep 5 more times, with color A sc in last 9 sts, ch 1, turn {43 sts}

Row 21 rep row 17

Row 22 rep row 18

Row 23 rep row 17

Row 24 rep row 20

Fasten off

With the right side of the project facing you, join color A in the 7th st from the right, working over color B

Rows 25 – 34 rep rows 5 – 14

Fasten off

Rows 35 – 39 rep rows 15 – 19

Fasten off, weave in all ends

Zipper

1. Lay zipper flat and make 22 evenly spaced marks along both sides.

2. Using a tapestry needle, weave color A up and down through the fabric of the zipper to create 22 stitches.

3. Repeat on opposite side of zipper, making sure the stitches are even on both sides.

Assembly

1. Begin with the right side of fabric facing you. Use a 4 mm crochet hook to attach the zipper with single crochet stitches. Work through each of the 43 stiches from row 39.

2. Work 2 single crochet stitches into each stitch on the zipper (one of the stitches on the zipper will have to include 3 single crochet stitches since there are 43 stitches total in row 39.)

3. Once completed, fold the opposite end of the bag up to meet the zipper. The right side of the bag should be facing you.

4. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the opposite side.

5. Fold the bag inside out so the wrong side is facing you. Use a tapestry needle and a 12” length of color A to whip stitch along the sides containing the zipper. You can sew through the zipper to secure it further.

6. Use a tapestry needle and 12” length of color A to whip stitch The vertical left and right sides closed. Unzip the zipper and repeat for the opposite side.

7. Weave in all ends and turn bag right side out.

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