🤎 Do you love crochet and are you looking for a new project to create something elegant and practical at the same time? The Twisty Ruana Bag in Trapillo is the perfect solution! This piece of clothing and accessory at the same time combines modern style with the comfort of a handbag to carry everything you need on a daily basis. In addition, the rag crochet technique makes it a quick and easy project to knit.
🤎 In this article, we will guide you step by step to create your own Twisty Bag Ruana in Trapillo, from the necessary materials to the specific crochet technique that you must follow. Discover how to make your own bag with this simple crochet technique.
Abbreviations
✅ Pc: Chain.
✅ Pb: Low point.
✅ Pr: Sliding point.
✅ Dec: Decrease.
Materials
✅ A 400 gr skein of super thick recycled fabric yarn in Light Brown.
✅ 12 mm hook.
✅ A 6 cm wide button.
✅ A little leftover thread to sew the button.
✅ Point marker.
✅ Tapestry needle.
✅ Tape measure.
✅ Scissors.
Measures
✅ The bag measures approximately 10.6” x 7.1”/ 27 cm x 18 cm (width x height without the handle).
Caliber
✅ 5 points x 6 rows = 4”/ 10 cm.
Instructions
Knit in the round, in a spiral, starting from the bottom. PC 7.
Round 1: 3 sc in 2nd sc from hook (place marker in first stitch), sc 4, 5 sc in next sc, continue on other side of sc, sc 4, 2 sc in last sc = 18 points.
Round 2: Relocate the color marker in the first stitch of each round. This will make counting laps and points easier. 5 sc in first stitch, sc 8, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 8 = 26 stitches.
Round 3: Pb 26 = 26 stitches.
Round 4: Sc 2, 2 sc in next stitch, sc 12, 2 sc in next stitch, sc 10 = 28 stitches.
Round 5: SC 3, 2 sc in next stitch, sc 13, 2 sc in next stitch, sc 10 = 30 stitches.
Round 6: sc 4, sc 2 in next stitch, sc 14, sc 2 in next stitch, sc 10 = 32 stitches.
Round 7-10: Pb 32 = 32 stitches.
Row 11: Sc 4, dec 1, sc 14, dec 1, sc 7, sc 8 (buttonhole opening), skip 5 stitches, sc 10, sc 35 (handle opening), skip 5 stitches, sc 5. Pr en the first point of the round.
Fasten and weave the ends.
Finish
Sew the button to the bag.
