{"id":56653,"date":"2017-08-21T11:23:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T01:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=56653"},"modified":"2019-03-24T19:04:17","modified_gmt":"2019-03-24T08:04:17","slug":"crochet-bucket-bag-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/crochet-bucket-bag-free-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Crochet Pattern: Drawstring Bucket Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brought to you by American Yarns<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Today I have a super easy crochet bucket bag pattern<\/strong> for you made with a new yarn called Bernat Maker Home Dec<\/a>. It’s a chunky tubular cotton yarn that has the feel of t-shirt yarn, with the added bonus of being much lighter.<\/p>\n

American Yarns<\/a> gave me a couple of balls to play with, so I had some fun testing it out and creating an exclusive crochet pattern just for you.<\/p>\n

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Bernat Maker Home Dec<\/a> is quite a unique yarn. It’s made of a tubular knit cotton outer which surrounds a nylon core.<\/p>\n

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There’s so much to love about this yarn! I really enjoyed working with it.<\/p>\n

Because it’s much lighter and thinner than regular t-shirt yarn, it’s more versatile, perfect for lots of home decor and garment applications. I like the chunky look of t-shirt yarn but it’s often too heavy for many projects, so Bernat Maker Home Dec is the perfect alternative.<\/p>\n

Bernat Maker Home Dec<\/a> is soft, but will hold up to wear and tear, and you can throw it in the washing machine and dryer if it gets dirty. Great for throws, cushions or accessories.<\/p>\n

Crocheting or knitting with it is a breeze. It slides over your hook\/needle really easily and creates very nice stitch definition.<\/p>\n

Depending on your hook\/needle size, you can create a loose drapey fabric (lovely for garments) or a really firm hard wearing fabric (great for bags and homewares).<\/p>\n

The colour range is small but quite nice, (although I’m not really a fan of the variegated shades).<\/p>\n

Great for beginners as it works up (and frogs) quickly and doesn’t split.<\/p>\n

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Sample of how Bernat Maker Home Dec looks knitted (held 2 strands together).<\/p><\/div>\n

When I picked up this yarn I was planning on knitting a chunky cushion cover with it, but after crocheting a swatch, I knew that this yarn and crochet were just meant to be. The cushion cover idea went out the window, I was making a bag.<\/p>\n

How to make a Crochet Bucket Bag<\/h2>\n

A girl can never have too many bags, and bucket bags are a great everyday all rounder.<\/p>\n

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I’m a bit of a lazy crafter so as I was working in the main body of the bag, I realised that I could cheat a little and add a pre-made strap, rather than crochet my own.<\/p>\n

I don’t really like crochet straps on bags anyway, they tend to stretch out and look a bit ‘homemade’ ( not in the good way). Adding the leather is a nice contrast to the softness of the yarn and it gives the bag a more boutique look.<\/p>\n

The strap and drawstring is removable, so you can crochet a few bag bodies in assorted colours to match your wardrobe, and just change out the strap when required.<\/p>\n

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With the magic of photoshop, I’ve mocked up what this bag would look like in alternative Bernat Maker Home Dec colours.<\/p><\/div>\n

I’ve used leather boot laces for the drawstring ties, but you could also use a waxed leather or cotton cord, thin rope, or even ribbon.<\/p>\n

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This is really the easiest bag pattern going around, and the best thing is you’ll only need one ball of yarn to make this project. Time to make a Crochet Bucket Bag!<\/p>\n

Finished size: <\/strong>Height (no strap) 25cm\/10″, Base 20cm\/8″ diam.
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You will need:<\/h3>\n