Ithaca Bag

Ithaca Bag by Jo Bodley
Inspired by Penelope, Queen of Ithaca, and the classic “Greek Key” pattern, this handy market bag is quick to make in filet mesh with a thick cotton yarn.
Find the pattern in issue 71 of Inside Crochet magazine.

MATERIALS
● Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran, 100% cotton, 50g/85m/93yds
Shade: Mouse Grey 028 x 6 balls
● 5.5mm hook
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any aran weight cotton yarn for a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 15dc and 16 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 5.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Folded bag measures approximately 46cm/18in across, and 36cm/14¼in from base up to handle shaping.
Handle (including shaping) is 80cm/31½in long.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jo Bodley is a freelance textile designer who teaches crochet at her local adult education centre in south London, CALAT. She occasionally trades at Greenwich Market, blogs and has a Facebook page under the name Carminabiryani.