Sock Yarn Bags - crocheted bags

These two bags play with the selfstriping effect featured in many sock yarns. Bag number 1 (in "clown" shades) is very simple to make, and bag number 2 (in blue shades) will teach you how to work mitered squares in crochet.

This pattern contains the patterns for both bags, plus a fully illustrated lining tutorial.

Yarn: Fingering yarn, preferably self-striping sock yarn, at approx. 210 m [230 yds] per 50 g.

Bag 1: Size approx. 28 x 34 cm [11" x 13.5"]. Yarn needed: approx. 840 m [920 yds]. Suggested hook size: 2.5 mm (US B-1).

Bag 2: Size approx. 32 x 32 cm [12.5" x 12.5"]. Yarn needed: approx. 590 m [645 yds].