{"id":4947,"date":"2026-04-01T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memorialswordandshield.com\/?p=4947"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:33:04","slug":"monthly-crochet-pattern-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memorialswordandshield.com\/es\/4947\/arts-entertainment\/monthly-crochet-pattern-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Crochet Pattern &#8211; April!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite April\u2019s constant thunderstorms, this month is still warmer than March. Considering that there may be sunnier, more enjoyable days to come, it may be necessary to have an alternative way of carrying essential items\u2013especially since we will no longer be wearing coats. I personally encountered this dilemma while on vacation over spring break. I forgot to pack pants with pockets and had to carry my phone around in my hand like a loser. The moral of this story is to either wear something with pockets, or instead make this handy crochet bag. One option is clearly superior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pattern is beginner friendly, but it requires keeping a (relatively) close track of your rows. A stitch marker may be handy for those who do not want to mentally count everything. Additionally, the bag will be rather stretchy, and I would recommend either choosing a very stiff yarn, or adding a sewn lining if you prefer a more structured purse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body of the bag is about the size of a rectangular tissue box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Materials:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine weight yarn (1-1.5 skein depending on size)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4mm crochet hook<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darning needle*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Button (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stitch marker (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Only use is for sewing. If you are not planning on adding buttons and you choose to crochet the panels together instead of traditionally sewing, you do not need a darning needle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Abbreviation Key:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r = row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st = stitch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ch = chain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sc = single crochet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hdc = half double crochet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dc = double crochet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inc = increase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dec = decrease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sl st = slip stitch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Body Panels: (Make 2)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ch 40 and then sc into the 38th ch to start row 1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r1 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r2-9 &#8211; inc in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r10 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r11-12 &#8211;\u00a0 inc in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r13-14 &#8211; dec in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r15-19 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r20 &#8211; dec in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r21-22 &#8211; sc whole row\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r23 &#8211; dec in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r24 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r25 &#8211; dec in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r26-30 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r31 &#8211; dec in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r32-37 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r38 &#8211; 7dc and 2hdc on both sides, sc in between<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r39 &#8211; 3dc and 3hc on both sides, sc in between, sl st and tie off ends<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strap\/Sides:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ch12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r1-50 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r56 &#8211; inc in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next 96 rows: sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r152 &#8211; dec in first and last st of row, sc the rest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r153-203 &#8211; sc whole row<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; sl st and tie off ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sew Together:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sew the two body panels on either side of the strap, making sure the widest part of the sides are at the base of the purse. Once the panels are sewn to the sides, sew the ends of the strap together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional: add button for closure or other decorations<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite April\u2019s constant thunderstorms, this month is still warmer than March. Considering that there may be sunnier, more enjoyable days to come, it may be necessary to have an alternative way of carrying essential items\u2013especially since we will no longer be wearing coats. I personally encountered this dilemma while on vacation over spring break. 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