Last year I discovered Whimsigoth Aesthetic and developed a fascination, borderline- obsession with it! I have been attracted to this aesthetic in the typical pieces that I like to wear, as well as items I like to thrift and crochet - I just didn't know what it was called. So once I stumbled upon it, I knew I had to explore this aesthetic further as well as design crochet pieces inspired by it!
So, I will be sharing a few blog posts that feature some of the patterns that I have created along the journey of exploring the Whimsigoth Aesthetic, and in this post I will share the Triple Goddess Moon Bag Pattern with you.
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The color palette that I am immediately drawn to for this aesthetic are jewel tones! What are jewel tones you ask? Well they are the colors of jewels like ruby and sapphire. When I went to the craft store I saw this Twinkle medium weight acrylic Big Twist yarn in the color sapphire and yellow, I knew I had to work with it because it reminds me of the twinkle of stars in the night sky. Since the Whimsigoth Aesthetic embraces celestial themes, I thought this was a perfect source of inspiration for this project.
The symbol that I was inspired by for this bag was the Triple Goddess Moon. It symbolizes the three phases of a woman or a goddess's life: the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone. It also embodies the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, reflecting the phases of the moon and the seasons.
1. Maiden: The first stage represents the youthful and virginal aspect of the goddess. It symbolizes innocence, new beginnings, and the waxing crescent moon. The Maiden is often associated with attributes such as purity, growth, and potential.
2. Mother: The second stage signifies the mature and nurturing aspect of the goddess. It is associated with fertility, motherhood, and the full moon. The Mother represents the nurturing and caring qualities, as well as the abundance of life.
3. Crone: The third stage represents the wise and experienced aspect of the goddess. It is associated with the waning crescent or dark moon. The Crone symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and the end of the life cycle. She is often seen as a guide or guardian of knowledge.
Below you can find the chart for the bag as well as the full written pattern. The finished bag measures 8 in (20 cm) tall X 7 in (18 cm) wide. It's the perfect size for carrying small trinkets, books, and journals as you travel about. The tapestry crochet method is used to create the color work for the symbol and the tunisian crochet simple stitch technique is used to create the strap, which ensures that it is sturdy and doesn't stretch too much.
The great thing about this symbol is that it is symmetrical. So it is a really ideal if this is one of your first tapestry crochet projects because it is the same when read to right to left and left to right. In other words, if you accidentally read it the wrong way - not to worry because it will still be the correct symbol. Isn't that convenient!
How do you read a tapestry crochet chart like the one pictured above? Follow the five steps below in order to guide you.
1. Understanding the Chart Layout:
The rows are represented by numbers on the sides of the grid or rectangle image.
Stitch counts are indicated by the numbers on the top and bottom of the chart.
2. Starting Row 1
Locate row 1 at the bottom right of the chart.
Begin reading this row from right to left, following the symbols or colors in each square.
3. Moving to Row 2
Identify row 2 at the bottom left of the chart.
Read this second row from left to right, following the symbols or colors.
Continue reading each of the odd rows (1, 3, 5, etc.) from right to left.
For example, for row 9 - you will read this row from right to left and stitches 1, 2, and 3 are worked with the yellow yarn, and stitches 4 to 17 are worked with the sapphire yarn, then stitches 18,19, and 20 are worked with the yellow yarn.
Please feel free to make this piece, just make sure to please give credit to me here at Cactus Lady Creation. If you would like to share this free pattern, please share the link to this blog. You can also sell any pieces you make from this pattern, just please also give credit to Cactus Lady Creation. Please DO NOT sell my free pattern.
Materials:
- 5 mm Hook
- Scissors
- Embroidery Needle
- Markers
- Big Twist Twinkle Yarn in Sapphire & Yellow
Techniques:
- beg: beginning
- ch (s): chain (s)
- fwd: forward
- hk: hook
- rep: repeat
- rtn: return
- sc: single crochet
- st: slip stitch
- slip knot
- sp (s): space (s)
- st (s): stitch (es)
- tss: Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Tapestry Crochet (color A is Sapphire, color B is Yellow)
- yo: yarn over hook
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Gauge:
15 sc X 16 rows = 4” (10cm) sq
Yardage Estimate:
2.7 oz (76 g) ≈ 171 yd (155 m)
Pattern:
To Begin: slip knot, ch 21 with color A
Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hk, work 1 sc in each st across with color A (20 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn work, 1 sc in each st across row with color A (20 sc)
Row 3-7: repeat steps in row 2 with color A (20 sc).
Row 8: ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each st across with color A (20 sc).
Row 9: ch 1 with color B, turn, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in next 14 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color B (20 sc).
Row 10: ch 1 with color A, turn, 1 sc in the st with color A, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in next 5 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 2 sts with color B, 1 sc in next 5 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in last st with color A (20 sc).
Row 11: ch 1 with color A, turn, 1 sc in 2 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 4 sts with color B, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 3 sts in color B, 1 sc in next 2 sts in color A (20 sc)
Row 12: ch 1 with color A, turn, 1 sc in 3 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in next st with color A, 1 sc in next 6 sts with color B, 1 sc in next with color A, 1 sc in first 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in next 3 sts with color A (20 sc).
Row 13: ch 1 with color A, turn, work 1 sc in 4 sts with color A, work 1 sc in 2 sts with color B, work 1 sc in next st with color A, work 1 sc in next 6 sts with color B, work 1 sc in next st with color A, work 1 sc in next 2 sts with color B, work 1 sc in next 4 sts with color A (20 sc).
Row 14-16: ch 1 with color A, 1 sc in 4 sts with color A, 1 sc in next 12 sts with color B, 1 sc in 4 sts with color A.
Row 17: ch 1 with color A, 1 sc in 4 sts with color A, 1 sc in 2 sts with color B, 1 sc in next st with color A, 1 sc in 6 sts with color B, 1 sc in next st with color A, 1 sc in 2 sts with color B, 1 sc in 4 sts with color A.
Row 18: ch 1 with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in 1 st with color A, 1 sc in 6 sts with color B, 1 sc in 1 st with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in 3 sts with color A.
Row 19: ch 1 with color A, 1 sc in 2 sts with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in 3 sts with color A, 1 sc in 4 sts with color B, 1 sc in 3 sts with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in 2 sts with color A.
Row 20: ch 1 with color A, 1 sc in 1 st with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in 5 sts with color A, 1 sc in 2 sts with color B, 1 sc in 5 sts with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in last st with color A.
Row 21: ch 1 with color B, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B, 1 sc in 14 sts with color A, 1 sc in 3 sts with color B.
Row 22- 29: ch 1, turn work, 1 sc in each st across row with color A, tie off and weave in the ends to finish (20 sc).
Make two panels in total to create the Triple Goddess Moon Bag.
Create A Strap:
To Begin: Slip Knot, ch 7
Row 1 Forward Pass: Insert hk in 2nd ch from hk, yo and pull up a loop (leave loop on hk), *insert hk in next ch, yo, and pull up a loop. Rep from * to end of row.
Row 1 Return Pass: yo and pull through the first loop, *yo and pull through two loops, rep from * across until only one loop remains on the hk.
Row 2 Forward Pass: insert hk through 2nd bar from hk, yo and pull up a loop (leave loop on hk). *Insert hk through the next bar, yo, and pull up a loop. Rep from * to end of row.
Row 2 Return Pass: yo and pull through the first loop. *yo and pull through two loops, rep from * across until only one loop remains on hk.
Row 3 - 160: rep row 2 forward pass and return pass until your project measures the length you want, ending on a row 2 return pass and bind off.
Bind Off: Insert hk in 2nd bar from hk, yo and pull up a loop. Pull the same loop through the loop on hk. *Insert hk in the next bar, yo, and pull up a loop. Pull the same loop through the loop on hk. Rep from * to end of row and fasten off.
Use markers to line up the strap to both panels along the inside of the bag, and make sure all of the stitches match up. Work a sc around each sc on the side and in the blo on the bottom of the tapestry crochet panels and in the blo of the tunisian stitch strap.
Continue all around to connect the strap to the bag.
Connect the ends of the tunisian stitch strap together with an invisible stitch, and tie off. Check out the video below for extra guidance on connecting the panels to the strap and finishing up the bag.
Turn bag inside out, and now your new bag is complete! I hope this pattern might have inspired you and if you create it I would love to see it.
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