So, originally I designed this crochet bag pattern for my mother, she loves green and I wanted to make a bag she could use every day or when going to parties. The issue is that I fell in love with this stunning yet simple crochet bag and am thinking about keeping it for myself. Or I might make one in black for myself! What do you think? Make a black crochet bag for myself so I can gift this one to my mother? If you make one I would love it if you shared a picture with me! I love to be inspired by your version of this free crochet bag pattern!

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Pattern info

This super easy bag pattern is made by crocheting a rectangle and then folding the ends and sewing it together. It is super easy and fast to make this crochet bag.

I also made a flap to close the bag with a magnetic button, but that part can be skipped. I used a premade bag strap from a phone case I never used. The reason I didn’t make a crochet strap is because my yarn ran out. I know, I totally lost at yarn chicken! However, I do provide some step-by-step pictures in the pattern on how to make your own crocheted strap and suggestions for length. I also did a search on Hobbii.com and found some alternatives here.

With this free bag pattern you can make this stunning yet simple crochet bag using any yarn and hook size you want. At the end of the pattern, I provide instructions on how to crochet a crochet bag using any yarn weight and hook size.

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Many people enjoy customizing their own bag to match their personal style.

Remember, every crochet bag can reflect your personality.

Use high-quality yarn for your crochet bag to ensure durability.

Don’t forget to accessorize your bag with matching items.

Make your crochet bag stand out with unique design elements.

A crochet bag is both practical and stylish for everyday use

Every crochet bag tells a story — what will yours say?

Consider the size of your bag based on your needs. Make it bigger or smaller by adding or removing stitches and rows. see instructions in the crochet bag pattern on how to adjust for different sizes of yarn and hooks.

When choosing colors, think about how your bag will fit into your wardrobe.

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Pattern notes:

Different styles of a crochet bag can be made depending on the occasion.

This pattern is worked in rows. When a turning chain is noted e.g. ch 1, turn, or ch 2, turn, this does not count as a stitch.

For the hdc stitches I chain 1 before turning, this creates neater edges but makes it important to count your stitches, as to not miss working a stitch.

Gauge: 14hdc x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4″ x 4″)

Terminology US:

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

Materials needed:

Yarn: Durable velvet – 1 and a half skein

crochet hook: 4,5 mm

Tapestry needle

Measuring tape

Optional:

stitch markers

magnetic button

Bag strap

thread

sewing needle

Let’s start this crochet bag

Leaving approx. 1 m for sewing, make a slip knot and ch 37.

Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, hdc in each ch across, (36 sts) ch 1 turn

Row 2-85: hdc in each st across, (36 sts) ch 1, turn

Row 86: hdc in each st, (36 sts) cut your yarn, leaving approx. 1 m of yarn for sewing the bag together.

Measure to be sure the rectangle is long enough (74 cm). Do this by folding the ends like the pictures to make sure all ends line up accordingly. If your ends overlap you need to frog a row or two, if there is space between them you need to add rows until they do line up.

Once your bag is the correct size follow the pictures to sew your ends together. Make sure to line up the hdc rows for a nice and neat look.

Bag strap

If you are making your own bag strap:

With the right side of your bag out, fasten yarn in the corner of the bag.

Row 1: ch 1, in same st make 1 sc, then 3 more sc evenly divided (4 sts) ch 1, turn

Row 2: 1 hdc in each st (4 sts) ch 1, turn

Work row 2 until strap measures 85 cm

Cut your yarn and sew the strap into the corresponding stitches on the opposite end of the bag. fasten your yarn and weave in your ends

Bag close

Ch 5, begin in second chain from your hook

Row 1: hdc in each ch (4 sts) ch 1, turn

Row 2: hdc in each st (4 sts) ch 1, turn

Row 3: hdc in each st, (4 sts) cut your yarn, leaving a tail long enough to sew it to the bag.

Using a sewing needle and thread, sew the magnetic button onto the piece in one end. Then sew the other end to the bag, see pictures for placement.

When the piece is attached to the bag, measure where the other end of your button will be and sew it onto the bag.

Lastly, take pride in your handmade crochet bag!

To make the crochet bag pattern using any yarn and hook size:

Leaving approx. 1 m for sewing, make a slip knot and Chain any number needed for the foundation chain to measure 27 cm when lightly stretched, then chain one more.

Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, hdc in each ch across, ch 1 turn

Rows: hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn

Last row: hdc in each st, cut your yarn, leaving approx. 1 m of yarn for sewing the bag together.

Measure to be sure the rectangle is long enough (74 cm). Do this by folding the ends like the pictures to make sure all ends line up accordingly. If your ends overlap you need to frog a row or two, if there is space between them you need to add rows until they do line up.

Once your bag is the correct size follow the pictures to sew your ends together. Make sure to line up the hdc rows for a nice and neat look.

Bag strap

If you are making your own bag strap:

With the right side of your bag out, fasten yarn in the corner of the bag.

Row 1: ch 1, in same st make 1 sc, then the number of sc needed to make the strap approx. 4cm evenly divided, ch 1, turn

Row 2: 1 hdc in each st, ch 1, turn

Work row 2 until strap measures 85 cm

Cut your yarn and sew the strap into the corresponding stitches on the opposite end of the bag. fasten your yarn and weave in your ends

Bag close

Chain any number needed for the foundation chain to measure approx. 4 cm when lightly stretched, then chain one more. Begin in second chain from your hook

Row 1: hdc in each ch, ch 1, turn

Row 2: hdc in each st, ch 1, turn

Work row 2 until it measures 10 cm, cut your yarn, leaving a tail long enough to sew it to the bag.

Using a sewing needle and thread, sew the magnetic button onto the piece in one end. Then sew the other end to the bag, see pictures for placement.

When the piece is attached to the bag, measure where the other end of your button will be and sew it onto the bag.