Oval Crocheted Bucket Bags & Pouches Pattern from Churchmouse Classics

One of the Churchmouse designers found a straw backpack years ago at a New York street market. The bag is no more, but her sketch of it survived. They liked the roomy 'bucket' size, but decided to create an oval base for less bulky proportions. They also created a handy smaller version and two sizes of zippered pouches, perfect for notions, cosmetics, & projects.

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Bucket bags come in two sizes, with options for drawstring or backpack straps. Pouches are also in two sizes, with instructions for adding a zipper and an optional fabric lining.

FINISHED SIZES
Smaller bucket bag: 8½ x 4½" base x 11" tall/21.5 x 11cm base x 28cm tall.
Larger bucket bag: 9½ x 5½" base x 14½" tall/24 x 14cm base x 37cm tall.
Smaller pouch: 7 x 2½" base x 3¼" tall/18 x 6cm base x 8cm tall.
Larger pouch: 7 x 2½" base x 6½" tall/18 x 6cm base x 16.5cm tall.