Seven-Colored Flower Bag

The handcrafted measurements may have an error, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials:   4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn  
Tool: 3.00 mm Crochet Hook 

Chart Key

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

sl: slip stitch

hdc: half double crochet

Note: 

This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Main Part

The main part is divided into the front piece, back piece, and petals. First, crochet the front and back pieces separately. Then, crochet the petals on the front piece. Finally, sew the front and back pieces together.

Step 1 Front Piece 00' 59'' ​

The front piece is crocheted using two strands of yarn held together as one. Start with a magic ring, and work outward in rounds counterclockwise around the ring. Switch colors as needed during the process. Leave a yarn tail about three times the length of the sewing area for later sewing. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Note: 

1. On round 11 and round 16, crochet through the back loops only;

2. When reserving the opening for the zipper, smooth out the fabric piece and fit it against the zipper. Make sure it doesn't extend beyond the zipper chain length. Adjust the number of reserved stitches as needed based on the actual fit.

Step 2 Back Piece A4​ 25' 47'' ​

The back piece is also worked with two strands held together as one, using the adjustable magic ring to crochet in rounds. The method is similar to the front piece, except that on round 11, you will crochet into the stitches as usual. During the crocheting process, change color every two rounds. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Note: 

1. On round 16, crochet through the back loops only;

2. The number of stitches reserved for the bag opening should match the front piece.

Step 3 Petals A5​ 28' 32'' ​

There are 7 petals in different colors. Each petal is crocheted with a single strand of yarn. Begin with the foundation chain, then crochet back and forth along the foundation chain. The petal will be connected to the small horizontal bars on the inner side of the front piece. After completing the petal, leave a yarn tail of about 30 cm to secure it onto the front piece. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Note: The petals alternately occupy 9 or 8 stitch positions. It's fine if there's a difference of one or two stitches while crocheting, as long as the flowers are evenly distributed. For the color arrangement of the petals, you can follow the finished product as a reference or choose according to your own preference.

Step 4 Sewing A6​​ 53' 59'' ​

Once the petals are done, use whip stitches to sew the front and back pieces together to form the bag opening. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Part 2 Accessories

Accessories mainly include zipper, strap, and face features. First, sew the zipper onto the bag opening, then make and attach the strap, and finally create the face features on the front piece.

Step 1 Zipper B1​ 58' 22'' ​

Sew a zipper at the opening of the bag. Please refer to the video demonstration for details.

Step 2 Strap B2​ 68' 22'' ​

The strap is a Romanian cord worked with double strands, decorated with some leaves. First, use two strands held together as one to make the Romanian cord (about 105 cm). Leave around 20 cm of yarn tail at both the beginning and the end for sewing. Then make the leaves and attach them on the same side of the shrimp braid. Finally, sew the strap to both ends of the bag opening. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Note: The leaves are made with a single strand of yarn. The colors and quantities can be referenced from the finished product or chosen according to personal preference. After crocheting, leave a yarn tail of about 20 centimeters.

Step 3 Facial Features B3​ 81' 36'' ​

There are two expressions: one is a smile and the other is a big laugh. In both expressions, the only difference is the position of the mouth. All other making methods are identical. You can choose whichever you prefer. Please refer to the video demonstration for details.