Smaller bucket bag: 8½ x 4½" base x 11" tall/21.5 x 11cm base x 28cm tall.
Larger bucket bag: 9½ x 5½" base x 14½" tall/24 x 14cm base x 37cm tall

Smaller bucket bag (not shown): 3 skeins Hemp for Knitting allhemp6 (165 yds/150m each).
Or approx. 450 yds/410m of a strong worsted weight cotton or hemp yarn.
Larger bucket bag: 5 skeins Hemp for Knitting allhemp6 (165 yds/150m each).
Or approx. 755 yds/690m of a strong worsted weight cotton or hemp yarn.
Larger bag shown with backpack straps and color-blocked using Color 12 (4 skeins) and Color 29 (1 skein).

US E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
US F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook or one size larger than gauge hook for straps.
4 locking markers, one in a different color.
Blunt darning needle to finish.

Approx. 20 sc/24 rounds = 4"/10 cm on gauge hook.

Both size bucket bags can be made with either the backpack or drawstring straps--you decide! Wouldn't it be fun to make the smaller size into a backpack for your favorite little stitcher?

The fabric made with allhemp6 is very firm, so choose a crochet hook with a comfortable grip.