Berroco Rest & Reset Kornfield Bag Crochet Pattern

Berroco Rest & Reset Kornfield Crochet Yoga Mat Bag

What is Being Made

The Kornfield is a spacious yoga mat bag designed by Mel Kennelly, perfect for carrying and protecting yoga mats and other rolled items. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a functional cylindrical bag with finished measurements of approximately 22 inches (56 cm) in circumference and 27 inches (68.5 cm) in length. The bag features a drawstring closure at the top, making it both practical and stylish for fitness enthusiasts and yoga practitioners.

Construction Technique

The Kornfield bag is constructed using a distinctive bottom-up building method. The project begins by working the bottom of the bag from the center outward, establishing the base structure. The body of the bag is then worked upward from the bottom, creating the cylindrical form. Treble crochets are strategically incorporated at the top of the bag to create decorative loops that serve as attachment points for a drawstring closure, adding both functionality and visual interest to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

This pattern employs several fundamental crochet stitches to achieve its distinctive appearance and structure:

• Netting Stitch – The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the bag, created through a repeating sequence of chain spaces and single crochets that form an open, airy mesh texture
• Single Crochet (sc) – Used extensively within the netting stitch pattern and for joining rounds
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Used in sections of the pattern, with gauge measured at 16 stitches and 20 rounds per 4 inches (10 cm)
• Treble Crochet (tr) – Incorporated at the top of the bag to create the drawstring loops
• Chain Stitches (ch) – Used to create the open spaces characteristic of the netting stitch pattern
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and complete the circular construction

Materials and Tools

This project calls for Berroco Meraki yarn, a quality yarn choice that provides excellent drape and durability for a bag that will receive regular use. The pattern requires 3 balls each of two complementary colorways: #6009 Adore (C1) and #6046 Trust (C2), each ball weighing 50 grams. This two-color approach allows crafters to create visual interest and dimension in their finished bag.

A size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook is recommended, though adjustments may be made to achieve proper gauge. Proper gauge is essential for this project – the netting stitch should measure 3 pattern repeats over 4 inches (10 cm), while the half double crochet sections should measure 16 stitches and 20 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm). The pattern notes that gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accurate finished measurements. Taking time to check gauge before beginning the project will save time and ensure the bag reaches its intended dimensions of 22 inches circumference by 27 inches length.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, the Kornfield bag is suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working in the round. The combination of netting stitch, standard crochet stitches, and circular construction techniques makes this an excellent project for developing intermediate skills while creating a beautiful, functional finished object.