Sirdar Hands In The Air Bag Crochet Pattern

Sirdar Hands In The Air Bag – Crochet Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Hands In The Air Bag is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. This is a small accessory bag with practical dimensions of approximately 25 cm wide by 18 cm in height (9¾" × 7"). The finished bag features a zip fastener closure and decorative hardware elements, making it suitable for carrying everyday essentials.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern uses fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners. The primary stitch throughout the project is double crochet (dc), which creates a dense, structured fabric ideal for a functional bag. The pattern is worked in a straightforward double crochet pattern that repeats across rows, with instructions to turn at the end of each row to build the bag's rectangular shape.

The construction involves basic stitch manipulation, including:

• Double crochet into chain stitches from the foundation chain
• Double crochet into each stitch across rows
• Increases created by working 2 double crochet stitches into a single stitch
• Chain stitches used to turn between rows

The pattern is designed in one size, eliminating the complexity of sizing variations. Sirdar triple-checks all patterns to guarantee success when using their recommended yarns and following tension specifications.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Hands In The Air Bag is worked using Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK) yarn, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates lighter garments while maintaining shape. This yarn composition is particularly suitable for summer makes, offering comfort and durability.

Yarn requirements include:

• Yarn A (Shade 829 Mimosas): 2 balls of 50g
• Yarn B (Shade 819 Pool Party): 1 ball of 50g

The pattern encourages color experimentation, with additional shade options available including 803 Pillow Talk, 815 Picnic, and 827 Glow Sticks. Using different colorways allows crafters to create unique variations of the same design.

The crochet hook required is a 3.50mm hook (UK size 9, USA size E/4). Additional hardware components include a 30cm (11¾") zip fastener with ring, one 38mm (1½") side release buckle clip, and one 38mm (1½") 3-bar slide buckle for functional and decorative finishing.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) when working in the double crochet pattern using the recommended 3.50mm hook and Sirdar Stories DK yarn. Achieving the correct tension is essential for the bag to reach the specified finished dimensions and for the zip fastener and buckle hardware to fit properly.

Pattern Difficulty and Suitability

Classified as an easy crochet pattern, the Hands In The Air Bag is ideal for beginners developing foundational crochet skills. The straightforward double crochet stitch and simple construction require no complex techniques, color changes, or shaping. The pattern's success is supported by Sirdar's quality assurance process, ensuring that crafters using the specified yarn and following tension guidelines will achieve professional results.