La Mafalda – Raffia Bag Crochet Pattern – PDF

La Mafalda is the bag that adapts to you: free dimensions, your choice of finish, with that openwork stitch that makes it unmistakable.

A crochet pattern for a raffia, Thai cord or cotton bag featuring a refined crossed double crochet openwork stitch. Bag size, strap length and finish (picots or ruffles) are entirely your choice. The pattern includes direct links to tutorials for all key techniques.

AT A GLANCE
Level: advanced beginner
What's in the PDF: the crochet pattern for La Mafalda, with your choice of bag size, strap length and finish, plus links to tutorials for key techniques. This is a pattern, not a finished bag.

FAQ
Will I receive a finished bag? No, this is a digital crochet pattern PDF.
Can I choose the size and finish? Yes, you can choose the bag size, strap length, and a picot or ruffle finish.
Are there tutorials? The pattern includes links to tutorials for key techniques.

MATERIALS

Viscose or paper raffia, cotton cord, Thai cord
Estimated yardage: 350–450 m (varies by size and finish)
4.0 mm and 3.5 mm crochet hooks — 8 stitch markers

STITCHES (US terminology)

ch • sc • ss • dc • cdc (crossed double crochet)

GAUGE

16 sts × 20 rows = 10×10 cm in single crochet

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