Blooming Lotus Bucket Bag

This beautiful crochet bucket bag is made primarily in a stitch pattern that resembles blooming lotus flowers, hence the name for this pattern. It works up quickly and looks great in single color as well as variegated and ombre yarns. This pattern is made with two strands of worsted weight cotton yarn held together making it a robust and practical accessory for everyday use. It is spacious and sturdy enough for all your beach essentials, so you can also take it on vacation with you! A full video tutorial is provided on my YouTube channel as well. However, if you need additional assistance with the pattern, please reach out via email at malinka.yarncrafts@gmail.com **Project level: Intermediate:** skills used are single crochet, half double crochet, puff stitches, working in continuous rounds, keeping track of stitch counts, and maintaining tight tension. **Note:** due to working with two strands of yarn with a smaller hook, this project may be challenging for people experiencing arthritis or recovering from a hand injury. • Written in **English with US Crochet Terms**. • The Bag is available in one size with suggestions for width, depth and strap length adjustments. **Materials needed:** • Yarn: Peaches and Cream Cotton Cone in two strands held double, or substitute with any cotton yarn of similar weight: Aran/medium worsted (#4). A link to the list of possible yarn substitutions is given in the pattern. • Yarn Amount: 670-775 yards/613-710 meters depending on colorway and tension. • Hook size: US J-10/6mm, or size needed to obtain gauge. • Notions: stitch markers, scissors, yarn needle, measuring tape.