Tibby

Our free crochet pattern for LA Yarn Crawl 2025! Tibby is a beautifully simple take on the traditional Japanese knot bag—simple, stylish, and endlessly customizable. Made entirely with half-double crochet stitches, it features a semi-flat base and is worked in one seamless piece for a smooth, meditative project. Cotton yarn gives the bag added structure, making it both functional and sturdy. The pattern is easy to adjust: want a flatter base? Just start with 8 increases per round instead of 6. The top narrows gently with subtle decreases before flowing into the signature knot-style handles. Dress it up with bold color blocking or keep it playful with an optional floral charm—Tibby is the perfect canvas for your creativity. **Skill Level:** Beginner: slip stitch, Chain, Half-Double Crochet, Increase, Half-Double Crochet Decrease **Yarn:** 2 balls of Isager Palet. (100% Organic Cotton; 146 yards; 50g) Solid bag - Sage: 76 grams, 243 meters / 266 yards. Scrap yarn in various colors. Two tone bag - Nougat: 38 grams, 122 meters / 133 yards and Linen: 41 grams, 131 meters / 143 yards. **Notions:** Darning Needle, scissors, crochet stitch markers. **Construction:** Base and bag crocheted in the round, handles crocheted flat **Hook size:** E / 3.5mm **Gauge:** 20 sts by 16 rows; 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4”. Gauge is not crucial. **Size:** Bag is 8” deep x 9.5” wide when folded flat, with one 6” long handle for wrist and one 3” long handle for closure. Width is approx. 9.5”.