Owl Bag crochet pattern
Athena Owl Bag was inspired by vintage macrame owl designs. The feather-like shell stitch decorates the front of the bag, and crab stitch trim finishes the edges. Crochet your own strap or finish the look with a pre-made handbag strap!
The instructions are written in US crochet terms, with step-by-step photos and charts. There are two options for making the body of the bag. Option 1 has the decorative shells added separately after the body is complete - this will work well if the shells are in different colours. Option 2 works the shells at the same time as the body with short rows - this works well if making the bag in one colour.
You will need the following materials (not included in the listing):
The pattern can be made in a variety of yarn combinations, the more structured yarns like cord, jute and cotton will work well. Below are the yarns used in the 4 samples:
Sample 1 - 2 balls/65gr Scheepjes Mighty
3.75mm (F) hook
Finished size - 15cm/6in wide
Sample 2 - 1 ball Rowan Summerlite DK
1 ball Rowan Summerlite 4ply
3.75mm (F) hook
Finished size - 14cm/ 5½in wide
Sample 3 - 2mm nylon cord - needs about 105m of cord
4.5mm hook
Finished size - 18cm/7in wide
Sample 4 - Paper Raffia (1 x 200m ball)
4.5mm hook
Finished size - 20cm / 7¾ in wide.