Paintbox Yarns Essential String Bag (Free)

The Paintbox Yarns Essential String Bag is a go-to project heading into summer, both to make and to use—ditch single use plastic bags in style with this easy crochet project! Make one or a whole stash, and always have a bag on hand to carry library books, farmer’s market bounty, or your latest beach read. The Essential String Bag is crocheted in the round from the bottom up with two handle lengths for additional versatility. Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted yarn ups the eco-friendly factor of this project, giving a new life to recycled cotton fibers and creating useful, easy care finished projects.

Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements:
    Bottom diameter – 8”
    Height – 12½”
    Short handle length – 5”
    Long handle length –16½”
Yarn Requirements: 2 skeins Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted (100% Cotton; 100g/170yds), shown in Night Blue, String or Steel Blue
Hook: US 7 (4.50mm)
Gauge:
    18 sts and 17 rnds = 4” in double crochet
    30 stitches and 8 rnds = 4” in net stitch