Brecken Bag- Crochet Pattern

Hi! I’m Ali, the crochet designer behind The Turtle Trunk! Today I’ll be sharing the Brecken Bag crochet pattern with you!

 

The Brecken Bag is the perfect tote for carrying around your wip and yarn when you’re on the go! This medium sized, crochet bag measures approximately 14” wide and 12” tall plus about 8” more for the handles, although you can adjust the length of the handles to be any length you’d like!

The Brecken Bag works up quickly since we’ll be using bulky yarn and a large crochet hook. It also only uses basic crochet stitches so it’s beginner friendly! This bag features a bold, main color and contrasting stripes. Feel free to use as many or few colors as you’d like! For yarn I used Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in the colors Mustard, Salt, and Werewolf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoy this pattern! Be sure to check out my blog (www.theturtletrunk.com) and YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/theturtletrunk) for more free crochet patterns and video tutorials. Now let’s get making!

 

Finished Size: 14” wide x 12” tall (+ 8” straps)

Difficulty: Easy

Supplies:

• Bulky (5) Weight Yarn
  (I used Lion Brand Hue + Me)
  Color A – Yellow (Mustard) approx. 4.1 oz / 128 yards
  Color B – White (Salt) approx. 2 oz / 63 yards
  Color C – Black (Werewolf) approx. 1.3 oz / 41 yards
• Amour Crochet Hook L (8.00 mm) – Art. No 1055/L
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US Terms):
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SK – Skip
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet

 

Gauge: 9 STs x 7 Rows = 4” x 4” in HDC
Adjust hook size up or down to meet gauge

 

Before you start:
– This pattern is worked in the round. At the end of each round, join with a slip stitch to the top of the first stitch from the previous round then chain 1. Work your first stitch into the same stitch as the chain.
– Beginning chains do not count as stitches throughout the whole pattern.
– The number in parenthesis at the end of each round represents the total number of stitches to be worked in each round.
– Stitches between ** are to be repeated until the end of the round or until otherwise stated.
– After changing colors between B & C you can leave the previous color attached until there are no more color changes between the two. When you need to pick up that color again, just “float” the yarn up.

 

Reference Photos

 

Changing colors

On the last stitch of the round before a color change, start the last stitch as normal, on the last pull through, drop your current color and pull through with the new color. Continue with the new color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back bump of the chain

When looking at the back of the chains, there will be a loop on the back that bumps out. For the straps, you will work into the back bump of the chains instead of through the top loop. This will create a sturdier handle and will also create a tidier edge.

Pattern

 

Starting with Color A

Magic Circle, CH 1

Round 1: SC x8 inside the circle. Join & CH 1. (8)

Round 2: 2 SC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (16)

Round 3: *SC in next ST, 2 SC in the next*. Join & CH 1. (24)

Round 4: *SC in next 2 STs, 2 SC in the next*. Join & CH 1. (32)

Round 5: *SC in next 3 STs, 2 SC in the next*. Join & CH 1. (40)

Round 6: *SC in next 4 STs, 2 SC in the next*. Join & CH 1. (48)

Round 7: *SC in next 5 STs, 2 SC in the next*. Join & CH 1. (56)

Round 8: *SC in next 6 STs, 2 SC in the next*. Join & CH 1. (64)

Rounds 9-15: SC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (64) At the end of Round 15, change to Color B.

Round 16: HDC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (64)

Round 17: HDC in each ST around. Change to Color C. Join & CH 1. (64)

Round 18: HDC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (64)

Round 19: HDC in each ST around. Change to Color B. Join & CH 1. (64)

Round 20: HDC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (64)

Round 21: HDC in each ST around. Change to Color C. Join & CH 1. (64)

Rounds 22-25: Repeat Rounds 18-21. At the end of Round 25 change to Color A.

Rounds 26-28: SC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (64)

Round 29: SC in first 8 STs, loosely CH 32, SK 16, SC in next 16 STs, loosely CH 32, SK 16, SC in next 8 STs. Join & CH 1. (96)

To adjust the length of the straps, chain as many as you’d like to reach your desired length. Be sure to work the same number of chains for both straps.

Round 30: SC in first 8 STs, SC in the back bump of each CH, SC in next 16 STs, SC in the back bump of each CH, SC in next 8 STs. Join & CH 1. (96)

Round 31: SC in each ST around. Join & CH 1. (96)

Round 32: Loosely SL ST in each ST around. Join & tie off yarn. (96)

Weave in ends and you’re all done!

I hope you enjoyed the Brecken Bag crochet pattern! Be sure to tag @theturtletrunk on Instagram so I can see your finished creation! If you’d like the printable pdf of this pattern you can find it In my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry.

 

Happy Making!

 

Ali