Banana Bag

Description

Materials needed for the Banana Bag

• 500 metres of cotton yarn that fits the gauge
• A 5mm crochet needle
• A 30cm zipper
• Scissors
• A sewing needle for sewing in the zipper
• A tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Tips on using secondhand yarn

In the example, three strands are held. Two strands are super fine weight and one strand is fine weight. If you wish to hold multiple strands too, you need 500 metres per yarn type.

Techniques used and tutorials

• Half double crochet
• Half double crochet inbetween stitches
• Sewing in a zipper
• Invisible seam (crochet)

Sizing

The bags compartment is about 40cm in length. The strap of the bag can be made in desired length.

Gauge

A 10×10 centimetre swatch consists of 13 stitches and 11 rows of the Camel Stitch. See tutorial and make yourself familiar with the stitch before making the bag.