A bag that grows row by row from a single base: simple in shape, free in its choice of colours and materials.
La Monocolore is a versatile crochet pattern for a raffia, cotton or Thai cord bag worked over a leather, faux leather or any-shape bag bottom. The pattern includes direct links to tutorials for all key techniques.
MATERIALS
Raffia, cotton or Thai cord Estimated yardage (30×10 cm base, 32 cm height): ~500 m main colour + ~10 m contrast colour Bag bottom of your choice 4 mm hook (+ a thinner one if the base holes are small) Iron wire (~2–3 mm diameter) Bag handles — Rings/clasps — Bag lining
STITCHES (US terminology)
ch • sc • dc • hdc • tc • sl st • Star stitch • Picot stitch
