How to Crochet a Bucket Bag with Leather Handles

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Coastal Bucket Bag Crochet Pattern, $4.99. Instant download, A4 and US Letter.
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How do you crochet a bucket bag with leather handles?

('Why pair crochet with leather', "Combining a crocheted body with purchased leather handles gives the bag a polished, boutique look without any leatherworking skills required -- it's the accessory version of the crochet-meets-woven-trim trend.")

('Materials', 'Sturdy jute or cotton cord (a firm, structured fiber holds the bucket shape far better than a soft yarn), a crochet hook sized for a dense fabric, and a pair of purchased leather bag handles with attachment hardware (not included).')

('Construction overview', 'The bag is worked in the round from a flat base upward in a firm single-crochet fabric, finished with a drawstring channel at the top, then the leather handles are riveted or sewn on at the end.')

Key Takeaways

• Pairs with purchased leather handles (not included)
• Jute/cotton cord yardage list included
• Drawstring top closure

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