FREE Tunisian Entrelac Bag – Beautiful Livvy Bag

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This Tunisian entrelac bag uses the great entrelac technique worked in corner to corner method. It is a great way to introduce Tunisian crochet to your repertoire of stitches and techniques.

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Tunisian crochet has always had a special place in my heart!

In fact, my very first crochet pattern that I wrote was for Tunisian crochet cardigan I have made for my first son Jacob.

It was also my very first crochet pattern printed on the glossy pages of a crochet magazine here in UK.

I have fallen in love with Tunisian crochet all those years ago.

However, when I started exploring the crochet industry a little more, I have come across a lot of misconceptions about Tunisian crochet.

I was also a little disappointed to learn that people tend to avoid Tunisian crochet. They mostly see fabric created with Tunisian crochet as being heavy, dense and thick.

However, the only way the fabric is heavy, dense and thick is if you want it to be that way.

Tunisian crochet is so much more! It is pretty, modern, versatile and most importantly easy!

In the right hands and with the right direction, Tunisian crochet too can create a light, airy and wearable fabric.

So let me introduce you to Livvy Bag using Tunisian Entrelac technique in corner to corner or C2C.

Livvy Bag – FREE Tunisian Entrelac Bag Pattern

I have recently wore my bag out for a coffee with my friend and she was totally overwhelmed by the bag!

I had the pleasure of saying that “I made it myself”. She couldn’t believe it was possible to make such a great ba with just a humble crochet hook.

And that is exactly right, you do not even need a special Tunisian crochet hook to work up this magic.

All you need is a straight crochet hook without any fancy ergonomic handles. This is because the most loops you will have on your hook at one time is eight!

That is right, just 8 stitches to work with, the entrelac technique is a gentle introduction into Tunisian crochet!

Grab the ad-free PDF version of this pattern from my shops below:

Livvy Tunisian Entrelac Bag Details

As I said, the bag uses the entrelac Tunisian crochet technique worked diagonally across the fabric from one corner to the other.

The basic shape of the fabric you need to achieve is a rectangle. From there, the bag is folded into an origami style bag and sew up.

All you need to finish it off is to add a handle. You can do this by crocheting one or you could even attach a store bought leather handle.

The bag uses three different yarn colors – teal, terracotta and white.

However, the combinations of colors are endless and you can completely customise the finished look of your bag!

Do you fancy a monochrome black and white version? Or do you feel like going “all out” and using all the colors of the rainbow? The choice is completely yours!

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I also have a Tunisian Entrelac Masterclass available inside the crAFTER Design Lab!

MATERIALS

• DMC Natura XL (100% cotton; super bulky; 75m /82 yds per 100g ball) x 2 balls in Blanc (01), 1 ball each in Terracotta (101) and Émeraude (81)
• 8 mm straight crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking board & pins

TENSION

the first finished square measures 7 x 7 cm /2.75 x 2.75 inch

FINISHED SIZE

32 cm wide x 28 cm tall (at the highest point) x 14 cm at the lowest point

3 inch wide x 11 inch tall (at the highest point) x 5.5 inch at the lowest point

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)

ch – chain stitch

yo – yarn over

lp(s) – loop(s)

tss – Tunisian simple stitch

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

FP – forward pass

RP – return pass

Pattern Notes

• A C2C entrelac project is made up of a combination of small squares that are positioned in a way that builds a square / rectangular fabric.
• The smaller squares are built individually and joined using the join-as-you-go technique with other squares.
• each small square is made up of 5 rows of 7 stitches
• the squares use Tunisian Simple Stitch
• there are 4 types of squares we will need in order to complete the rectangle
• the first loop that stays on the hook counts as first stitch
• each row in Tunisian crochet consists of two parts – Forward Pass (FP) and Return Pass (RP)
• forward pass is worked right to left picking up loops onto the hook
• return pass is worked left to right working the loops off the hook

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Tunisian Entrelac C2C Course

If you have fallen in love with the entrelac technique and projects and would like to make one, join my Tunisian Entrelac C2C Course!

I am on a mission to teach you the basics of Tunisian Crochet so you too can discover how fun, exciting and versatile this technique truly is!

Gone are the days when the only thing Tunisian Crochet was good for was thick, heave and dense afghans and blankets!

So come and see for yourself what you can create with Tunisian Entrelac in this exciting course.

We will start with learning the basics of Tunisian crochet, all about forward and return pass and Tunisian Simple Stitch.

Then we will expand our skills and start building the entrelac squares into a continuous fabric working diagonally across the fabric from corner to corner.

There is a choice of three patterns in this crochet course.

Choose your favorite project from Livvy Bag, Linna Hat or Leyla Shawl!

With the VIP pass, you will get… in short EVERYTHING!

It means all the step by step video tutorials, Tunisian Entrelac eBook for crafting on the go and ALL 3 projects – Livvy Bag, Linna Hat and Leyla Shawl inside one handy student dashboard!

Summary:

• learn the basics of Tunisian Crochet and master the Tunisian Simple Stitch – Learn the absolute basics of Tunisian crochet technique, how to start a Tunisian crochet project, forward and return pass and master the basic Tunisian Simple Stitch.
• over 2 hours of ad-free video tutorials to learn the basics of Tunisian Crochet and expand your skills learning the Entrelac Corner to Corner technique
• Tunisian Entrelac Technique 101 – Once you master the basics, we will move onto expanding your skills and learning the magic of entrelac crochet technique, how to build up these squares using corner to corner technique and create a stunning fabric you can use for any project!
• bite size video lessons so no need to scroll through hours of video
• Tunisian Entrelac Pattern eBook to download for crafting on the go
• Three Crochet Patterns To Complete – Livvy Bag, Linna Hat and Leyla Shawl. Put your newly gained skills into practice and complete one, two or all three projects included in this course. Make a stunning origami style bag, cozy hat or a stylish triangle shawl, the choice is yours!
• list of materials with links
• schematics 
• video tutorial to complete each project
• access to Facebook Community group and Live Q&A chats
• BONUS $5 Ravelry gift card
• all materials and links organised inside course dashboard with instant and lifetime access

ENROLL IN THE COURSE NOW AT SPECIAL 60% OFF!

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Free Tunisian Entrelac Bag Written Pattern

Square A Pattern

Chain 7. 

Row 1 (FP): insert hook into 2nd ch from the hook, yo and pull up loop, leave the loop on hook, *insert hook into the next ch, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across the foundation chain. [7 lps on hook] 

Row 1 (RP): yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, *yo, pull through 2 lps on hook; repeat from * across until you have 1 lp left on hook. 

Row 2 (FP): *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across the row until the last st, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook. [7 lps on hook]

Row 2 (RP): as Row 1 (RP)

Repeat Row 2 FP & RP another three times. 

Bind off: *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull through both loops on hook (sl st); repeat from * across all sts inserting hook under both vertical bars of the last st. 

Fasten off.

Note: if you turn the first row so that the left edge is facing you, you should see upside down Vs. These are the 2 loops of the last st you should be inserting your hook under.

Square B Pattern

Insert hook through the first row st on the right edge of square A and join yarn with a slip stitch, chain 7.

Row 1 (FP): insert hook into 2nd ch from the hook, yo and pull up loop, leave the loop on hook, *insert hook into the next ch, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across the foundation chain, then insert hook through the joining edge stitch, yo and pull up loop. [8 loops on hook] 

Row 1 (RP): *yo, pull through 2 lps on hook; repeat from * across until you have 1 lp left on hook.

Row 2 (FP): *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook ; repeat from * across the row, insert hook through the next row edge st of square A, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook. [8 lps on hook] (pic 4)

Row 2 (RP): as Row 1 (RP)

Repeat Row 2 FP & RP another three times.

Bind off: *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull through both loops on hook (sl st); repeat from * across all sts.

Do not fasten off, continue with Square C pattern.

Square C Pattern

Row 1 (FP): slip stitch into first sl st on Square A, *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across the row until the last st, insert hook under both vertical bars of last st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook. [7 loops on hook] 

Row 1 (RP): yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, *yo, pull through 2 lps on hook; repeat from * across until you have 1 lp left on hook.

Row 2 (FP): *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across the row until the last st, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last st, yo and pull up loop, leave on hook. [7 lps on hook]

Row 2 (RP): as Row 1 (RP)

Repeat Row 2 FP & RP another three times.

Bind off: *insert hook under the vertical bar of next st, yo and pull through both loops on hook (sl st); repeat from * across all sts inserting hook under both vertical bars of the last st.

Fasten off.

Square D Pattern

I also have a step by step Tunisian Entrelac Masterclass available on my YouTube channel HERE.

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Tunisian Entrelac Bag Written Instructions

The Livvy Bag consists of 40 small squares arranged in 4 x 10 rectangle.

You will start with square one in the bottom left corner. Then follow the order of squares working diagonally in corner to corner fashion as shown on the diagram below.

Your last square is no. 40 in the top right corner.

Here is the layout of the squares from 1-40 showing you which square pattern to use. Follow the pattern for each square joining them as you go to create a rectangle fabric.

FREE Tunisian Entrelac Bag Finishing Instructions

Alternatively, watch the video tutorial on how to construct your Tunisian entrelac bag right here on the blog. Click on the play button to watch:

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Final Thoughts

I hope you love this tunisian entrelac bag as much as I do. If you think your crafty friends will like it too, why not share it with them?

Firstly, you can share a direct link to this pattern on your social media. 

Secondly, do not forget to pin this page to your favorite Pinterest Board so you can easily find it later too.

If you like this pattern, you might also like these:

1. 10 Stunning Tunisian Crochet Pillow Patterns
2. Amazing Tunisian Crochet Diamond Square – free pattern
3. Easy Tunisian Crochet Lace Shawl – Free Pattern
4. Tunisian Entrelac Hat – Linna Hat Project
5. Tunisian Entrelac Shawl – Leyla Shawl Pattern

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