Berroco Ibiza Bag Crochet Pattern

Berroco Ibiza Crochet Bag

What is Being Made

The Berroco Ibiza is an intermediate-level crochet bag designed by the Berroco Design Team. This project creates a finished bag measuring approximately 22 inches (56 cm) around the circumference and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, not including the straps. The bag is constructed as a single piece worked in the round from the bottom up, with straps added during the finishing stage.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The bag begins with a sliding loop foundation, which creates a closed center for working in the round. The construction uses increases worked strategically in the base rounds to expand the stitch count from an initial 10 half double crochets to 30 half double crochets. The body of the bag is worked in a repeating chain-space pattern, creating an open, lacy aesthetic. The top edge features a transition to single crochet stitches, providing a finished edge before the straps are attached.

Stitches Used

• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – used in the base rounds and for increases
• Single Crochet (sc) – worked at the top edge of the bag
• Chain (ch) – forms the decorative chain-space pattern throughout the body
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and connect stitches
• Treble (tr) – used in the pattern repeat for structural variation

Materials and Tools

This project requires Berroco Lumi yarn in the colorway #8132 Chili. Two 50-gram balls of yarn are needed to complete the bag. A size F / 3.75 mm crochet hook is recommended, or a size that achieves the specified gauge. Additional notions include a safety pin or removable marker for tracking rounds, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends during finishing.

Gauge and Blocking

The pattern specifies a gauge of 5 chain-7 spaces plus slip stitch and 5 rounds equaling 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. This gauge is measured after blocking, making it essential to block the finished piece for accurate final measurements. Checking gauge before beginning ensures that the finished bag will meet the intended dimensions.

Pattern Structure

The bag construction follows a logical progression: the base is created using a sliding loop with increases worked over three rounds to establish the bottom opening. The body is then worked in repeating rounds of chain-7 spaces connected with slip stitches, continuing until the body reaches 9½ inches (24 cm) in height. The top edge transitions to single crochet stitches worked into the chain spaces, creating 90 single crochets around the circumference. Straps are added during the finishing phase to complete the project.