Night On The Tiles Shopper in Sirdar Stories - Downloadable PDF

Night On The Tiles Shopper in Sirdar Stories – Crochet Bag Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Night On The Tiles Shopper is a stylish crochet tote bag pattern from Sirdar, design number 10835. It is part of the Sirdar Stories collection, inspired by the colours and textures of the Italian Amalfi coast. The finished bag measures approximately 28cm x 31cm (11" x 12"), not including the straps, and is worked in one size. This is an easy/beginner-level crochet project, making it an ideal make for those who are relatively new to crochet or looking for a relaxed, enjoyable project.

Design Overview

This shopper bag is constructed from individual crochet squares, each worked from the centre outward using a magic ring start. The magic ring technique is used specifically to eliminate any hole at the centre of each motif, creating a neat and polished finish. The squares are joined together to form the body of the bag, resulting in a structured yet lightweight tote with a fashionable, textured appearance. The multi-colour design uses four different shades of yarn, giving the finished shopper a vibrant, eye-catching look that reflects the sun-soaked palette of the Italian coast.

Techniques Used

• Magic ring (magic loop): Each square begins with a magic ring, which is tightened by pulling the yarn tail to close the centre completely, leaving no gap.
• Working in the round: Stitches are worked continuously or in joined rounds from the centre of each motif outward.
• Motif/granny square construction: The bag body is built from individual squares that are assembled together, a classic and versatile crochet construction method.
• Joining squares: Completed motifs are joined to form the bag panels, a technique that adds structure and allows for creative colour placement.
• Strap construction: The pattern includes integrated or attached straps to complete the shopper silhouette.

Stitches Used

As a crochet pattern worked in squares, this design draws on a range of fundamental crochet stitches commonly associated with motif-based construction. These typically include:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and to create spaces within motifs
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and for neat finishing
• Double crochet (dc) – a core stitch used throughout the squares and construction
• Treble crochet (tr) – commonly used in square motif clusters and fans to build height and texture

The tension given in the pattern is 1 square diagonally = 14cm / 5½" using a 4.00mm hook, confirming that the motif squares are the primary unit of measurement for this design.

Materials Required

This pattern is designed specifically for use with Sirdar Stories DK (yarn code F137), a cotton-rich double knitting weight yarn sold in 50g balls. Sirdar Stories is described as a cotton-rich blend that delivers cool cotton aesthetics in a lighter weight, helping finished makes retain their shape — a particularly important quality for a structured bag. The pattern uses four colours:

• Yarn A – shade 842 Slay: 1 ball
• Yarn B – shade 846 Cloud Nine: 1 ball
• Yarn C – shade 849 Fresh: 1 ball
• Yarn D – shade 836 Invite: 2 balls

A total of 5 balls of Sirdar Stories DK are required across the four shades. You will also need a 4.00mm crochet hook (UK size 8 / USA size G/6). No additional tools or materials are listed as required.

Pattern Format and Quality

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible after purchase. Sirdar is a well-established British yarn brand founded in