Sirdar Night On The Tiles Shopper Bag Crochet Pattern

Sirdar Night On The Tiles Shopper in Stories

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Night On The Tiles Shopper is a beginner-friendly crochet bag designed as a practical everyday accessory. This one-size shopper measures 28cm wide by 31cm tall (approximately 11" x 12"), not including the straps, making it a compact yet functional carryall. The design features a colorblock aesthetic inspired by the colours and textures of the Italian coast, specifically the Amalfi region, combining four distinct yarn shades for visual interest and contemporary appeal.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The construction begins with a magic ring, a technique that creates a closed center without a hole in the middle of the work. The magic ring is pulled tight at the tail end to form a seamless starting point, which is essential for creating structured, professional-looking pieces. The bag is built using standard crochet stitches worked in the round or in rows, depending on the construction method outlined in the full pattern instructions.

Stitches and Construction Details

While the complete stitch breakdown is referenced in the pattern, the design utilizes basic crochet stitches appropriate for a beginner project. The pattern includes a bag diagram that illustrates the magic ring construction method, providing visual guidance for working the foundation. The structured approach with clear diagrams and Sirdar's triple-checked pattern guarantee ensures that crafters can successfully complete the project with confidence.

Yarn and Materials

The Sirdar Night On The Tiles Shopper is designed to be made with Sirdar Stories, a cotton-rich double knitting (DK) weight yarn available in four complementary shades:

• Yarn A: Shade 842 (1 ball required)
• Yarn B: Shade 846 Slay (1 ball required)
• Yarn C: Shade 849 Cloud Nine (1 ball required)
• Yarn D: Shade 836 Fresh Invite (2 balls required)

Sirdar Stories is a cotton-rich blend that provides cool cotton aesthetics in a lighter weight format, helping finished makes maintain their shape and drape beautifully. Each ball contains 50g of yarn. The pattern requires one 4.00mm crochet hook (UK size 8 / USA size G/6). The recommended tension is 14cm or 5½ inches over one square worked diagonally.

Pattern Quality and Brand Heritage

This design is part of the Sirdar Stories collection, created by Sirdar, a British company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. Sirdar is renowned for its rich heritage in fashionable knit and crochet design. The company triple-checks every pattern in its trend-led collections to guarantee successful outcomes when using the recommended Sirdar yarns, providing crafters with confidence in their project completion.