Gerda the Goose Bag

Crochet your own adorable blue goose cross-body bum bag (also called a messenger bag or fanny pack) with this downloadable PDF crochet pattern. Gerda is a practical goose with happy eyes, a cute yellow lining and a handy zipper. The main bag is 20 cm (7.75") wide and 12 cm (4.75") deep (not including the head and the legs), and the bag strap measures approximately 70 cm (27.5" ) but can be made to a custom length. Gerda the Goose bag is perfect when you're out and about wearing dresses without pockets. It's big enough to fit your phone, wallet, keys and other trinkets that you like to bring with you on adventures. Make it for yourself or gift it to someone you know who loves birds and fun, whimsical bags! LEVEL: Intermediate First crochet project in a while? No worries! This pattern includes video tutorials for all the crochet stitches that you need to know to make this bag! COLORS Bag White (<100 g), Bio Shetland by BC Garn nr 29 Yellow, Bio Shetland by BC Garn nr 181 Black (<5 g), Bio Shetland by BC Garn nr 45 Strap Blue (<75 g), contrasting color of your choice - The original strap is crocheted with a scrap yarn I found in my stash. MATERIALS - Fingering- or sport-weight yarn (50 g = 280 m / 50 = 160 g) I've used Bio Shetland for this project! Buy the yarn here! - Crochet hook size 4.00 mm - Needles (blunt & sharp) - Sewing thread or thinner cotton yarn - Scissors - Pins - Stuffing - 15 cm (6") zipper in white - 2x Carabiner hooks (60 mm / 2.35") - Stitch marker (optional) Searching for a new fun project? This is it! All Garnknuten patterns are easy to follow and have a pedagogical, beginner-friendly design. This pattern is a downloadable PDF with step-by-step instructions and helpful pictures that will smoothly guide you through the making process. Leaving you creative and inspired for your next crochet project! This pattern is written in English [US terms].