Palm Springs Handbag

This is an original design from my new book *[Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes][1]*, first published in 2025 by Page Street Publishing. ---------------------------------------- **MY BOOK: SUMMER CROCHET** ----------------------- Enter your beachy crochet era with lightweight, breathable patterns perfect for poolside lounging, festival weekends and sun-soaked vacations.  This book includes 19 #SizeInclusive, warm-weather garment and accessory patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each garment pattern is written with an inclusive size range from XS to 5XL and each size has been **thoroughly tested, thoroughly tech edited, and fully charted**! We had hundreds of crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful. [Shop my new book, **Summer Crochet**, here or wherever you buy your books!][2] ---------- **ABOUT** ----- Both sophisticated and unassuming, the Palm Springs Handbag was designed with a modern shape and clean texture. This variation of the common V-stitch resembles tiny budding flowers, making it the perfect stitch pattern for this summertime bag. Featuring statement wooden handles, a unique tapered shape and an all-over texture that creates a solid fabric to keep your belongings safe, this easygoing vacation handbag pairs well with a sundress or a swimsuit. **Stitch Charts:** This pattern includes 2 comprehensive stitch charts - one chart for the base of the bag and one chart for the main body of the bag. **Photo Tutorial:** This pattern includes a full tutorial page (8 photos) explaining how to join your yarn to the wooden ring. Read more about this design at [knitsnknots.ca/palm-springs-handbag][3]. **MATERIALS** --------- **Yarn:** DK held double (equivalent to 1 strand of worsted)—[Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK][4] in colorway “Vanilla Cream” * 100% Cotton * 137 yds (125 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g) skein * Find this yarn on [lovecrafts.com][5] or visit [yarnsub.com][6] to find comparable substitutes available in your region. **Yardage Required:** 5 skeins or approximately 575 yds (526 m) **Yarn Substitution:** Visit [knitsnknots.ca/palm-springs-handbag][7] for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during testing. Substitute [Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK][7] with any similar light DK-weight (category #3) cotton yarn that matches gauge. DK-weight yarn held double is equivalent to one strand of worsted- or heavy worsted–weight yarn. Some testers also matched gauge with four strands of sport-weight (category #2) yarn. Note that DK weight is sometimes referred to as “8-ply” in Australia. **Hook:** Size U.S. F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions:** Tapestry needle, 2 wooden rings measuring approximately 4.5 inches (11 cm) in diameter when measuring from outer edges of ring with a 0.5-inch (1.3-cm)-thick handle, at least 9 locking stitch markers, plus several more stitch markers to help with seaming the handle to the bag **GAUGE** ----- 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 6.5 V-sts and 14 rows. See definition for V-st on next page. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** --------------------- See diagram in Ravelry photos. Finished bag measures approximately 11.5 inches (29 cm) wide (Measurement A) and 8.5 inches (22 cm) tall from base of bag to split of front pieces (Measurement B) and 12.5 inches (32 cm) tall from base of bag up to (but not including) wooden ring (Measurement C). **PATTERN NOTES** ------------- **Skill Level:** Easy **Stitch Counts:** Stitch counts are listed after each row/round. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/round. **Reversible:** There is no right side or wrong side to this fabric; both sides are identical. You will assign a “right side” later in the pattern when crocheting the handle. **Turning Chain:** The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern. **Yarn Held Double:** This entire pattern is crocheted with two strands of yarn held together as if they were one. **Construction:** First, you will create a chain measuring the approximate width of your bag. You will stitch across your chain, then around the opposite side of the chain to set yourself up to work in joined, turned rounds. You will continue working the specified stitch pattern in the round until you reach your desired depth before splitting for the front and back sides. To attach the wooden ring, a row of stitches is worked directly onto the ring, then these stitches are sewn to the bag. **More Content:** For more information and tester photos, visit [knitsnknots.ca/palm-springs-handbag][8]. **TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS** --------------------- *Written in U.S. Crochet Terms* **BOR:** beginning of round **ch(s):** chain(s) **ch-sp:** chain space **PM:** place marker **rep:** repeat **rnd(s):** round(s) **RS:** right side **sc:** single crochet (**dc** in U.K. terms) **sk:** skip **sl st:** slip stitch **st(s):** stitch(es) **WS:** wrong side Special Stitches **V-st:** V-stitch—this pattern uses a single crochet V-st, worked as follows: (sc, ch 2, sc) in designated st * In U.K. terms, this means to work (dc, ch 2, dc) in designated st [Shop my first book, **Modern Crochet Sweaters**, here or wherever you buy your books!][9] [Shop my second book, **Summer Crochet**, here or wherever you buy your books!][10] [1]: https://knitsnknots.ca/summer-crochet/ [2]: https://knitsnknots.ca/summer-crochet/ [3]: https://knitsnknots.ca/palm-springs-handbag [4]: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-cotton-dk?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=eaf5fecc [5]: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-cotton-dk?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=eaf5fecc [6]: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/paintbox_yarns/cotton_dk [7]: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-cotton-dk?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=eaf5fecc [8]: https://knitsnknots.ca/palm-springs-handbag [9]: https://knitsnknots.ca/modern-crochet-sweaters-pre-order/ [10]: https://knitsnknots.ca/summer-crochet/