Intermediate Level

Candy Stripe Bag

Crochet terminology: Both US and UK.

Sometimes the sweetest things aren't the lollies themselves... they're the memories they leave behind.

Filled with treats for Christmas or maybe Halloween. Perhaps as an end of year gift or a joke secret santa. It doesn’t have to be lollies. Fill it with the gift of your choice.

This pattern is a joy to create. Watching the simple stitches grow into a unique rippled effect.

Worked in joined rounds using the Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch, each colour change creates a distinctive stepped stripe that spirals gently around the bag. This pattern is a joy to create. Watching the simple stitches grow into a unique rippled effect.

I've launched the Candy Stripe Bag as part of my Christmas in July collection in traditional red and white, but that's only the beginning. The orange and black version gives it a completely different personality for Halloween, while pastels, bold brights or while pastels, bold brights or elegant neutrals make it suitable for any season.

The pattern includes both Fingering Weight (4 ply) and DK Weight (8 ply) versions, allowing you to choose the yarn that best suits your project.

Inside the pattern you'll find:

Written instructions in both US and UK terminology
Colour block graph for the main body
Symbol graph for the bag base
Fingering Weight (4 ply) and DK Weight (8 ply) examples
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions throughout

Whether you use your Candy Stripe Bag for crochet notions, cosmetics, small treasures or everyday essentials, it's a quick, enjoyable project that's sure to become a favourite. And once you've made one, you'll probably find yourself wondering which colour combination to try next.

Pattern Features

Written in US crochet terminology
Uses herringbone half double crochet (HHDc)
Worked in joined rounds
Ripple-style colourwork design
Simple uneven circular base
Includes a colour block graph for the repeating side pattern

Materials

Hook: 3.5 mm (E)

Fingering Weight (4 ply) Version

Yarn: Fiddlesticks Posie
- C1: White
- C2: Red
Approximate Yarn Requirements
- Colour 1: approx. 30 m (33 yds)
- Colour 2: approx. 20 m (22 yds)
Total: approx. 50 m (55 yds)
DK Weight (8 ply) Version
Yarn: Bendigo Mill Cotton
- C1: Black
Yarn: Patons Cotton Blend
- C2: Orange
Approximate Yarn Requirements
- Colour 1: approx. 45 m (49 yds)
- Colour 2: approx. 30 m (33 yds)
Total: approx. 75 m (82 yds)

· Stitch markers
· Scissors