Crochet Medium Dorsa Raffia Bag - Part 1: How to Crochet the Base

Please note: Only Part 1 of this tutorial is free for everyone; Parts 2 and beyond are exclusive to channel members.

Hi and welcome to Part 1 of the Dorsa bag tutorial in the medium size! This size is lightweight and perfect for everyday use.

If you want to make the larger size, you can find the link in the section below.

In Part 1, we will make the main panel for the bottom of the bag. Then, we will reinforce it with a bag stiffener sandwiched between the main panel and a support panel.
Getting your stitch count and shape right is critical for the bottom of the bag. Because of this, I re-explained most of the main steps in this video. For the rest of the bag in upcoming parts, I will refer back to the larger bag tutorial more often.

I hope you enjoy Part 1!

Useful Tutorial Links:

Find the tutorial for the larger size of Dorsa here:
Part 1: • Luxury Raffia Bag Tutorial | How to Croche...
Part 2: • Luxury Raffia Bag Tutorial | How to Croche...
Part 3: • Luxury Raffia Bag Tutorial | How to Croche...
Part 4: • Luxury Raffia Bag Tutorial | How to Croche...
Part 5: • Luxury Raffia Bag Tutorial | How to Croche...

How to Make a Strong Raffia Foundation Chain:
• Lesson 1: How to Make a Strong Raffia Foun...

How to Steam Raffia Panels:
• How to Steam Raffia Panels


Bag Dimensions (Approximate):
Bottom: 12.5 cm x 21 cm
Body Height & Width: 23 cm x 26 cm
Strap Length: 56 cm total (Shoulder Drop: 26 cm)


Materials You'll Need:
Rayon Raffia: Roughly 190 g
Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
Bag Stiffener: Approximately 11 cm x 20 cm
Toggle Clasps (Optional)


Shop Materials & Hardware:
You can buy the high-quality raffia yarn and hardware used in this video directly from our website. We ship to 29 countries!
Shop here: https://azizamraffia.com

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