The cutest little bag to take out and about with you, the Bella Bag is an excellent project for beginner crocheters looking to practise their skills.

The pattern contains instructions to make the crochet bag as well as the optional zip and lining for those comfortable sewing.

Skills required - chain, double crochet, treble crochet, changing colours

Materials required - 4mm crochet hook, cotton aran yarn in 3 colours, yarn needle to make up

Featured yarn - Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Red Wine, Pure Black, and Paper White

Optional materials if adding zip and lining - 15cm (6") black zip, 20cmx30cm fabric lining, matching thread and sewing needle (or sewing machine)