This is a raffia bucket bag crochet PDF instruction with complete and detailed video-description of the whole bag creating process. Skill level -  easy. It will take 2-3 day to create it. The sizes of the bag 20*17 cm.

Pattern is written in American English!!!

In this video you will learn:

✩ how to crochet a leather bottom;

✩ how to crochet the main Leaves pattern for a bag;

✩ how to calculate the number of loops for a bag;

✩ how to sew in the lining and install leather fittings;

✩ how to tie the top bag for a bag, make puffs and tassels;

To make such a handbag you will need:
✩ RAFFIA ISPI if you work in 1 thread – you need less than 1 full skein of Ispie raffia 250 m; if you work in 2 strands –a bit less than 2  skeins of Ispie raffia 250 m (or 1 skein  250 m and 1 skein 100 m)

✩ RAFFIA FIBRANATURA if you wok in 1 thread - 2 skeins of raffia fibranatura 90 m each; if you work in 2 threads -  4 skeins fibranatura 90 m each

✩ 1 skein of 1.5 mm Knit & Shine cord with lurex

✩ handles made of leather, or eco-leather (length of two handles that are attached to the bag 62 cm, width 1.5 cm; length of the strap that is attached onto the first two handles 78 cm, width 1.5 cm)

✩ bottom made of leather, or eco-leather with a diameter  16 cm, the number of holes  is 43 (if the number does not match, it’s ok, it doesn’t affect the pattern)

✩ lining 60 * 40 cm

✩ crochet hook 3-3.5 mm (4 mm if you work in 2 threads)