Inspired by a straw backpack found years ago at a New York street market, the oval crocheted bucket bag and pouch has plenty of room and an oval base for less bulky proportions. The pouch is a scaled down version of the bucket bag that is perfect for notions, cosmetics, projects; a bag for all reasons!

Pattern Details:

Finished Sizes: Small (Large)

Finished Measurements: 8.5" x 4.5" base x 11" tall (9.5" x 5.5" base x 14.5" tall) for Bucket Bags; 7" x 2.5" base x 3.25" tall (7" x 2.5" base x 6.5" tall) for Pouches

Yarn: 450 (755) yards (25% of total in contrast color for base on two-tone bag) for Bucket Bags; 93 (175) yards for Pouches of non-stretchy DK to light worsted weight plant fiber

Needles and Notions: US E/4 crochet hook, US F/5 crochet hook for Bucket Bag straps only, 4 locking stitch markers (one in a different color), blunt darning needle; 9" zipper, sewing needle and thread to match for Pouches only

Gauge: 20 sc & 24 rounds = 4" on US E/4 crochet hook