Bag measures 16” (40.

5 cm) tall, 18” you are working Row 12, stitches “2 rows
(45.5 cm) wide (from side to side), and below” are in Row 12 – 2 = Row 10.
5” (12.5 cm) deep (from front to back) 4. After working a Fpdc, Left Cross or Right
Cross, take care to skip the stitch(es) in the
Special Stitches row into which you would usually work,
Fpdc = Front post double crochet. Yarn over, “behind” the stitch(es) or cross.
LW3437 insert hook from front side of work to back 5. When instructed to work around the next
and to front again around post of indicated post stitch 2 rows below, you may need to
stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on reach forward or back with the hook to reach
hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 the indicated post stitch, this creates the
crochet loops on hook), yarn over and draw through leaning stitches that form the cable pattern.
Designed by Brenda Bourg 2 loops (1 loop on hook). Skip the next stitch
in the row into which you would usually work, PANEL (make 2)
“behind” the post stitch. Beginning at lower edge, ch 59.
What you will need: 2/2 LC (2 over 2 Left Cross) = Skip next 2 Row 1 (wrong side): Dc in 3rd ch from
stitches, Fpdc around each of next 2 post hook (beginning ch counts as first st), *sc in
RED HEART® Super Saver®:
5 skeins 0400 Grey Heather
stitches 2 rows below; working in front of next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across,
the 2 Fpdc just made, Fpdc in each of the turn—58 sts.
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2 skipped post stitches 2 rows below. Skip Rows 2–7: Ch 2 (counts as first st here and
5mm [US H-8] the next 4 stitches in the row into which you throughout), skip first st, *dc in next sc, sc in
would usually work, “behind” the cross. next dc; repeat from * across, dc in last st (top
Pair of 6½ x 5” (16.5 x 12.5 cm)
wooden purse handles, large
2/2 RC (2 over 2 Right Cross) = Skip next of turning ch), turn.
wooden button, pins, yarn needle 2 stitches, Fpdc around each of next 2 post Rows 8 and 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
stitches 2 rows below; working behind the 2 Row 10: Ch 2, turn, skip first st, Fpdc around
GAUGE: 13 sts = 4” (10cm); 14 Fpdc just made, Fpdc in each of the 2 skipped each of next 4 sts 2 rows below, *sc in next
rows = 4” (10cm), in cable pattern post stitches 2 rows below. Skip the next 5 sts, Fpdc around each of next 2 sts 2 rows
(on panels). CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain the
4 stitches in the row into which you would below, sc in next 2 sts, Fpdc around each of
gauge. usually work, “behind” the cross. next 4 sts 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts, Fpdc
around each of next 2 sts 2 rows below, sc in
Notes next 5 sts, Fpdc around each of next 4 sts 2
Buy Yarn 1. Bag is made from two panels and one rows below; repeat from * once more, sc in
RED HEART® Super
Saver®, Art. E300
Plus Size gusset. The panels form the front and back
of the bag. The gusset forms the bottom
last st, turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Cable Bag
available in solid and sides. Row 12: Ch 2, skip first st, 2/2 LC, *sc in next
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); 2. The post stitches of the Left Cross (2/2 5 sts, Fpdc around each of next 2 post sts 2
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz LC) and Right Cross (2/2 RC) are worked rows below, sc in next 2 sts, 2/2 LC, sc in next
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
(141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins You’ll find so many uses for this oversized, around the post of the post stitches 2 rows 2 sts, Fpdc around each of next 2 post sts 2
yet still elegant, bag. Crocheted cables add below (skipping over the row of sc stitches rows below, sc in next 5 sts, 2/2 LC; repeat
in the previous row). from * once more, sc in last st, turn.
dimension and style to the one bag you’ll 3. When instructed to work into a stitch “2 Rows 13–20: Repeat Rows 9–12 twice.
never leave home without! rows below”, you should work into the Row 21: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
indicated stitch in the row numbered 2 Row 22: Ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around each
less than the current row. For example, if Continued...

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LW3437 Plus Size Cable Bag HANDLE TABS (make 8)
Note: Two handle straps are used to attach
of next 4 post sts 2 rows below, *sc in next each end of the two wooden purse handles.
6 sts, Fpdc around each of next 2 post sts 2 Leaving a long beginning tail (for sewing tab
rows below, sc in next st, Fpdc around each to top of bag), ch 10.
of next 4 post sts 2 rows below, sc in next st, Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in
Fpdc around each of next 2 post sts 2 rows each remaining ch across. Fasten off, leaving
below, sc in next 6 sts, Fpdc around each of a long tail for sewing tab to top of bag.
next 4 post sts 2 rows below; repeat from *
once more, sc in last st, turn. BUTTON LOOP
Row 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Leaving a long beginning tail (for sewing loop
Row 24: Ch 2, skip first st, 2/2 LC, *sc in next to center front of bag), ch 17.
6 sts, 2/2 RC, sc in next 2 sts, 2/2 LC, sc in Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each
next 6 sts, 2/2 LC; repeat from * once more, remaining ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long
sc in last st, turn. tail for sewing loop to center front of bag.
Row 25: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 26: Repeat Row 22. FINISHING
Row 27: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Arrange gusset around outer edge of three
Row 28: Ch 2, skip first st, 2/2 LC, *sc in next sides (two short sides and bottom edge) of one
5 sts, Fpdc around each of next 2 post sts 2 panel, forming sides and bottom of bag, and
rows below, sc in next 2 sts, 2/2 LC, sc in next pin in place. Sew side edge of gusset to side
2 sts, Fpdc around each of next 2 post sts 2 edges of panel. Repeat to sew second panel to
rows below, sc in next 5 sts, 2/2 LC; repeat opposite side edge of gusset. Lay bag flat and
from * once more, sc in last st, turn. place wooden handle centered above top edge
Rows 29–40: Repeat Rows 9–12 three times. of front. Sew one end of two handle straps to
Rows 41–48: Repeat Rows 21–28. front edge below one end of handle. Thread
Rows 49–56: Repeat Rows 9–12 twice. both handle straps through the hole in wooden
Rows 57 and 58: Repeat Rows 9 and 10. Do handle and sew other end of both straps to
not turn at the end of Row 58. wrong side of front edge. Repeat to attach two
Edging (right side): Slip st evenly around handle straps to other end of wooden handle.
entire outer edge of panel; join with slip st in Then repeat to attach second wooden handle
first slip st. Fasten off. to back. Fold button loop in half and sew both
ends to wrong side of center of top edge of
GUSSET back. Sew button to center front, opposite
Ch 17. button loop. Weave in ends.
Row 1 (right side): Dc in 2nd ch from hook, sc
in next ch, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch; repeat ABBREVIATIONS
from * across, turn—16 sts. ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc =
Row 2: Ch 1, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat
repeat from * across, turn. whatever follows the *as indicated.
Repeat Row 2 until gusset measures long
enough to go around three sides of a panel
(two short sides and bottom edge). Fasten off.

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