doris dirtbag - Pattern + Video Tutorials

Hello 👋 + welcome to the doris dirtbag Learning Hub. Hooray!

Here you’ll find everything you need: guides, instructions, the full pattern, and all the video tutorials to take you from absolute beginner to showing off this gorgeous bag - that you made - at your next outing.

Okay All-Star… let’s get started.

How-to Crochet Guide + Pattern

These are your go-to instructions for doris dirtbag - first thing to do is click on the image below to view and download the full how-to guide and pattern. 

doris dirtbag Video Tutorials

All the video tutorials are here, but the easiest way to find them is through your pattern. It's got a QR code and link for each technique, so the right video pops up exactly when you need it. (Although you can skip straight to any of them for a quick recap whenever you like, brilliant!)

How to create a slip knot

 

How to hold a crochet hook

 

How to hold your yarn for crochet

 

How to crochet a foundation chain

 

How to double crochet (AU/UK terms)

 

How to crochet a turning chain

 

Learn to crochet a square

 

How to count stitches + rows in crochet

 

How to join yarn in crochet

 

How to fasten off your crochet

 

How to weave in crochet ends

 

How to insert a magnetic button into your crochet bag

How to whipstitch a crochet hem

 

How to double crochet a seam

 

Border Option A: How to double crochet a border

 

Border Option B: How to crochet a bobble stitch border

Yahoooo! You're on the home straight... just need to crochet your strap (refer back to the pattern for these steps) and doris will then be complete and ready to show off to the world! Look at what you've accomplished - this is the best!

Once you've finished, please show her off on Instagram and tag us - @nanasport_kits - I’m a ridiculously proud Nan.