How to Crochet: Mesh Bag

hi everyone, open for more about this mesh bag tutorial! :) Materials ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loops and Threads Classic Cotton Yarn (Tomato): couldn't find a link but may be available at your local craft store Lily Sugar 'N Cream Cotton Yarn (Red)*: https://amzn.to/3MZHl5f (cotton yarn option) Clover 3672 Amour Crochet Hook Set (10 Sizes)*: https://amzn.to/4gB8QQn *eligible for commission Timestamps----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: 00:00 Materials: 00:05 Base Chain: 00:19 1st Row: 00:45 2nd Row and Beyond: 02:47 Straps: 03:50 Outro: 06:02 Videos for Absolute Beginners------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to Crochet a Scarf for Absolute Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1mgHL9Gqoo Crochet for Absolute Beginners: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxGTnVNJiE&t=39s Crochet for Absolute Beginners: Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBj6MyMu9pU&t=250s Beginner Blanket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7RnL5gkSaw&t=386s The Keys to Chaining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAJaI-mljhQ Pattern------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bag Body 1. Chain bag width (needs to be an odd number). For 12-inch wide bag, chain 47. For a wider bag around 15-16 inches, chain 59. 2. 1st Row: Ch 4, 1 dc in 7th ch from hook. *Ch 1, then 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook*. Repeat step inside ** until end of row. Flip work, *ch 1, 1 dc in base ch where another dc already is*. Repeat step inside ** until end of row. Ch 1, slip stitch into 3rd chain of chain 4 at the beginning of the row. 3. 2nd Row: Ch 4, 1 dc in 2nd stitch from hook. *Ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd stitch from hook*. Repeat step inside ** until end of row. Ch 1, slip stitch into 3rd chain of the chain 4 from the beginning of the row. 4. Repeat step 3 until the bag height is slightly shorter than your desired bag height. Straps 1. Add stitch markers to the front and back of the bag to divide it into thirds 2. Start row like normal, by completing instructions for “2nd Row” above, until first stitch marker. 1 dc in stitch marker stitch. 3. Chain the total length of your straps (needs to be an odd number). For example, chain 61. 4. Remove next stitch marker stitch, and in that stitch, complete 1 dc. Ch 1, then complete 1 dc in 2nd stitch from hook. 5. Chain 1, then in the strap chain, double crochet into the 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd stitch from hook*. Repeat step inside ** until end of strap. 6. Slip stitch into the dc and chains at the base of the strap. 7. Slip stitch the entire base chain of the strap until the end of the strap 8. Slip stitch into the dc and chains at the base of the strap. 9. *Ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd stitch from hook*. Repeat step inside ** until next stitch marker. 10. Repeat steps above for second set of straps 11. *Ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd stitch from hook*. Repeat step inside ** until end of row. Ch 1, slip stitch into 3rd chain of the chain 4 from the beginning of the row. Social Media---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram: @simplydaisy24 Music -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/