Sirdar Access All Areas Bag Crochet Pattern

Sirdar Access All Areas Bag

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Access All Areas Bag is a beginner-friendly crochet project that creates a circular shoulder bag with a finished diameter of 29 cm (11½ inches). This design features a multicolored construction using six different yarn shades, creating a vibrant, patterned accessory. The bag is completed with a 31 cm (12 inch) zip closure and decorative fringing details, making it a practical and stylish everyday carry piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The construction involves working in the round to build the circular base of the bag. The pattern uses treble clusters (tr2cl and tr3cl) combined with standard treble stitches to create texture and structure. Elongated stitches are incorporated by working into stitches on the round below, adding visual interest and dimension to the finished piece. The design also includes fringing, which is applied to the completed bag using the provided fringing diagram as a guide for placement and spacing.

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern uses UK crochet terminology throughout. Key stitches include:

• ch – chain stitch, used for foundation and spacing
• tr – treble stitch, the primary stitch for building the bag structure
• tr2cl – treble cluster with two stitches, creating textured elements
• tr3cl – treble cluster with three stitches, adding additional texture and dimension
• Elongated stitches created by working into stitches on the round below the current round

The pattern is worked in continuous rounds with stitch markers placed 31 cm (12 inches) apart to denote zip placement on the main piece.

Materials and Yarn

The Sirdar Access All Areas Bag is designed to be made with Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK) yarn, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates lighter garments while maintaining excellent shape retention. The pattern requires one ball each of six coordinating shades:

• Yarn A: 137 Stories, DK, 50g
• Yarn B: 824 Skinny Dip
• Yarn C: 831 Iced Lattes
• Yarn D: 801 Embers
• Yarn E: 802 Cosmo
• Yarn F: 833 Sandy Toes

Additional materials include one 3.50 mm crochet hook (UK size 9, USA size E/4) and one 31 cm (12 inch) zip for the bag closure. The cotton-rich composition of the yarn makes it ideal for creating comfortable, breathable accessories that maintain their structured shape throughout regular use.

Design Features

This Sirdar pattern is part of the brand's commitment to quality and accessibility, with every design triple-checked to guarantee success when using the recommended Sirdar yarns. The multicolor approach allows crafters to personalize their bag by selecting from the suggested shade combinations or experimenting with alternative colorways. The fringing detail adds a playful, finished touch to the circular bag design, while the zip closure ensures secure storage of personal items.