Wide shopper: Crochet Bag Panel Generator

Replace three separate gussets with one continuous U strip

This shopper uses two twenty-four-by-twelve SC faces, one five-by-fifty-three U-shaped gusset strip and two four-by-thirty handles. The faces contain 576 sc, the U strip 265 and handles 240, totaling 1, 081 main outputs across five pieces. Its construction differs from the five-body-panel tote because the side-to-base transitions are bends in one strip rather than extra short-edge seams.

Convert the bottom span with independent gauges

At twenty SC and twenty-four rows per ten centimeters, a twenty-four-stitch foundation spans a nominal twelve centimeters. The matching gusset segment needs twenty-four times twenty-four divided by twenty, or 28.8 rows, rounded to twenty-nine. Twelve side rows on either end produce fifty-three total U rows. Rounding introduces a small nominal length difference, so the receiving map cannot replace physical pinning.

Follow the U route from mouth to mouth

For the front face, sew its left row ends twelve down to one against U-strip row ends one through twelve. Distribute the twenty-four foundation posts across U rows thirteen through forty-one. Sew the face's right row ends one through twelve against U rows forty-two through fifty-three. On the back face, follow the corresponding opposite-edge route with reversed bottom numbering, as the complete lists specify.

Preserve both open top edges

Keep the continuous strip untwisted while pinning the second face. Its two short ends arrive at the upper mouth; they are not a seam across that mouth. Attach one handle to each face at final-row ranges two–five and twenty–twenty-three. Reinforce four tacks per end and compare the measured loop heights.

Why is the bottom segment twenty-nine rows rather than twenty-four?

Stitch gauge and row gauge differ. The algorithm converts a post-count span into a row-count span before rounding.

What if the U strip exceeds the supported length?

The generator rejects more than 120 continuous strip rows. Reduce dimensions or use a supported construction instead of truncating the seam.

Exact settings, stitch key and full original route

Open the Crochet Bag Panel Generator and choose wide-u. Use width twenty-four, body rows twelve, gusset width five, strap rows thirty, flap rows six, base growth four, wall rounds twelve, motif frame setting two and bag cord foundation seventy-two. Enter measured SC gauges twenty stitches and twenty-four rows per ten centimeters. Inactive settings do not resize a fixed source. Download the complete original bag project JSON before making changes.

Use compatible yarn, a matching hook, removable part and corner markers, scissors and a tapestry needle. US sc means single crochet, dc double crochet, ch chain and sl st slip stitch; UK mode translates the stitch names without changing the source geometry or quantities. Follow the complete cluster and back-loop definitions where used. Component row counts describe one copy. Main crochet outputs, extra chains, sewing pairs, basting and threading references have different units. Review the gauge guide and chart-reading guide before comparing measurements and receiving edges.

The original SVG below shows the actual generated component charts and a linked assembly register. Written references supply the complete seam route. Stitch Preview draws corresponding loop schematics; neither view is a real photograph or proof of a physically tested bag. Wash and measure the actual fabrics, pin every seam, preserve the named opening and reinforce the stated attachments. Record real dimensions, yarn behavior and finishing alongside the saved JSON before deciding how the finished sample will be used.

All component rows, rounds, seams and attachment references

1. Front and back panels (make 2), row 1: Ch 25. Starting in chain 2 from hook, work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
2. Front and back panels (make 2), row 2: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
3. Front and back panels (make 2), row 3: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
4. Front and back panels (make 2), row 4: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
5. Front and back panels (make 2), row 5: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
6. Front and back panels (make 2), row 6: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
7. Front and back panels (make 2), row 7: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
8. Front and back panels (make 2), row 8: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
9. Front and back panels (make 2), row 9: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
10. Front and back panels (make 2), row 10: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
11. Front and back panels (make 2), row 11: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [24 counted outputs per copy]
12. Front and back panels (make 2), row 12: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. Fasten off, weave in ends and block the completed motif without stretching. [24 counted outputs per copy]
13. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 1: Ch 6. Starting in chain 2 from hook, work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
14. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 2: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
15. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 3: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
16. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 4: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
17. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 5: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
18. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 6: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
19. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 7: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
20. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 8: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
21. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 9: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
22. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 10: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
23. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 11: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
24. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 12: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
25. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 13: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
26. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 14: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
27. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 15: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
28. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 16: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
29. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 17: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
30. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 18: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
31. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 19: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
32. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 20: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
33. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 21: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
34. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 22: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
35. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 23: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
36. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 24: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
37. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 25: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
38. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 26: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
39. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 27: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
40. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 28: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
41. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 29: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
42. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 30: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
43. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 31: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
44. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 32: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
45. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 33: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
46. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 34: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
47. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 35: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
48. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 36: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
49. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 37: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
50. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 38: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
51. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 39: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
52. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 40: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
53. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 41: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
54. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 42: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
55. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 43: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
56. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 44: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
57. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 45: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
58. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 46: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
59. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 47: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
60. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 48: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
61. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 49: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
62. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 50: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
63. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 51: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
64. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 52: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. [5 counted outputs per copy]
65. Continuous U-shaped gusset strip (make 1), row 53: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc, sc. Fasten off, weave in ends and block the completed motif without stretching. [5 counted outputs per copy]
66. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 1: Ch 5. Starting in chain 2 from hook, work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
67. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 2: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
68. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 3: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
69. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 4: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
70. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 5: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
71. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 6: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
72. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 7: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
73. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 8: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
74. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 9: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
75. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 10: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
76. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 11: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
77. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 12: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
78. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 13: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
79. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 14: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
80. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 15: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
81. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 16: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
82. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 17: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
83. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 18: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
84. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 19: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
85. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 20: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
86. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 21: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
87. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 22: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
88. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 23: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
89. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 24: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
90. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 25: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
91. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 26: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
92. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 27: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
93. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 28: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
94. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 29: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. [4 counted outputs per copy]
95. Wide shopper handles (make 2), row 30: Ch 1, turn (turning chain does not count), work sc, sc, sc, sc. Fasten off, weave in ends and block the completed motif without stretching. [4 counted outputs per copy]
96. U seam first side, face 1: Start at the mouth and follow the first side down to the base. Pair Front and back panels copy 1 left row ends [12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1] with Continuous U-shaped gusset strip copy 1 left row ends [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12], respectively. Pin actual lengths before sewing and reinforce without gathering. Repeated references distribute a count mismatch; they do not prove equal physical spans. [12 sewing reference pairs]
97. U seam bottom, face 1: Follow the bottom segment, distributing its gauge-adjusted row ends across the panel foundation. Pair Front and back panels copy 1 foundation posts [1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24] with Continuous U-shaped gusset strip copy 1 left row ends [13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41], respectively. Pin actual lengths before sewing and reinforce without gathering. Repeated references distribute a count mismatch; they do not prove equal physical spans. [29 sewing reference pairs]
98. U seam final side, face 1: Follow the second side from the base back to the mouth. Keep the gusset untwisted and leave both top edges open. Pair Front and back panels copy 1 right row ends [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] with Continuous U-shaped gusset strip copy 1 left row ends [42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53], respectively. Pin actual lengths before sewing and reinforce without gathering. Repeated references distribute a count mismatch; they do not prove equal physical spans. [12 sewing reference pairs]
99. U seam first side, face 2: Start at the mouth and follow the first side down to the base. Pair Front and back panels copy 2 right row ends [12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1] with Continuous U-shaped gusset strip copy 1 right row ends [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12], respectively. Pin actual lengths before sewing and reinforce without gathering. Repeated references distribute a count mismatch; they do not prove equal physical spans. [12 sewing reference pairs]
100. U seam bottom, face 2: Follow the bottom segment, distributing its gauge-adjusted row ends across the panel foundation. Pair Front and back panels copy 2 foundation posts [24, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1] with Continuous U-shaped gusset strip copy 1 right row ends [13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41], respectively. Pin actual lengths before sewing and reinforce without gathering. Repeated references distribute a count mismatch; they do not prove equal physical spans. [29 sewing reference pairs]
101. U seam final side, face 2: Follow the second side from the base back to the mouth. Keep the gusset untwisted and leave both top edges open. Pair Front and back panels copy 2 left row ends [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] with Continuous U-shaped gusset strip copy 1 right row ends [42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53], respectively. Pin actual lengths before sewing and reinforce without gathering. Repeated references distribute a count mismatch; they do not prove equal physical spans. [12 sewing reference pairs]
102. On each face attach one four-stitch handle end at final-row positions 2–5 and the other at20–23. Pin the real loop height, reinforce four tacks per end and retain the open mouth. [16 handle-to-rim attachment tacks]