Amigurumi XL Sphere Bag

A generously sized, spherical crochet bag perfect for carrying essentials with a playful touch.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn, approximately 450 yards (411 meters)
• 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Bag handles (optional)
• Fabric lining (optional)

Gauge

16 sts × 18 rounds = 10 cm in single crochet

Finished Size

Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc2tog – single crochet 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Create a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: [Inc] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 10: [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 11: [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 12: [Sc 2, dec] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 13: [Sc 1, dec] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 14: [Dec] 6 times. (6 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in all loose ends. If adding handles, attach them securely to the top of the sphere, ensuring even placement. For a more durable bag, consider sewing a fabric lining inside.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of your progress.
• Work your stitches tightly to prevent gaps, especially important for bags.
• For a cleaner finish, use the invisible decrease method (insert hook into front loop of first stitch, then into front loop of second stitch, yarn over and pull through both front loops, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook).
• Crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished bag will be the desired size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com