Carry a piece of the ocean with the fun Crochet Mini Ocean Bag. This colorful bag uses yarn to make a net-like design that's light and strong. It's great for small trips or as a bold accessory. The bag has cute decorations like flowers, starfish, and jellyfish, letting you add your personal touch. Whether you're bringing beach items or just going out for the day, this bag gives a nod to the sea and provides both useful space and a bit of playful charm.
Why Love This Pattern?
- Customizable Size: The pattern allows for customization in terms of the size. You can easily adjust the number of chains to create a larger or smaller bag according to your preference.
- Practical and Stylish: The finished product is a stylish mesh bag that's both practical and fashionable. It's perfect for everyday use or as a cute accessory for a day at the beach.
- Fun Additions: The pattern includes the option to create and attach charming crochet flowers, starfish, and jellyfish as decorations, adding a fun and whimsical touch to the bag.
How To Crochet Mini Ocean Bag
Materials:
- Colorful yarn
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Instructions:
Creating the Base:
- Start with a Slip Knot:
- Wrap the yarn around your two fingers.
- Put your hook under the loop and pull through.
- Chain Foundation:
- Chain 32 (or adjust if you want a bigger/smaller bag).
- Double Crochet Foundation Row:
- Skip the first two chains.
- In the third chain, yarn over, insert the hook, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the final 2 loops (Double Crochet).
- Continue making double crochets in each chain across.
- Working in Round:
- In the last chain, make three double crochets.
- Turn your work and proceed to work on the opposite side of the chain foundation.
Building the Body:
- Create Rounds with Mesh Pattern:
- First, make two chains.
- Yarn over, insert hook, pull the yarn, make a double crochet, chain one, skip one stitch, make a double crochet in the next stitch.
- Repeat from * to * across the round.
- Join with a slip stitch in the second chain of the starting chain two.
- Continue Mesh Rounds:
- Chain two, make a double crochet, chain one, make a double crochet in the next double crochet stitch.
- Repeat for about 10 more rounds or until the desired height is achieved.
Strap:
- Creating the Strap:
- Attach yarn with a slip knot to the desired stitch.
- Chain four, double crochet, chain one, double crochet in the next double crochet stitch.
- Turn your work after completing the row.
- Repeat the mesh pattern for about 20 rows or until the strap reaches the desired length.
- Ensure the strap is not twisted before attaching.
- Attaching the Strap:
- Use stitch markers to hold the strap in place.
- Sew the strap securely in place.
Adding Decorative Elements:
- Creating the Flower:
- Make a slip knot.
- Chain nine.
- Skip one chain, single crochet in the second chain, half double crochet in the next chain, and double crochet in the remaining chains.
- Follow the pattern for both sides of the chain to form petals.
- Creating the Starfish:
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain one, and make five single crochets in the ring.
- Create seven chains, skip one chain, single crochet in the next, half double crochet into the next two, and double crochet in the remaining chains.
- Slip stitch in the ring and repeat for a total of five starfish legs.
- Creating the Jellyfish:
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain one, make six single crochets into the ring.
- For round two, increase in each stitch (12 stitches total).
- Continue increasing every third stitch until the jellyfish body forms.
- Create tentacles by attaching threads and securing them.
- Attach Decorative Elements:
- Flowers and starfish can be attached with hot glue or sewing.
- Attach the jellyfish using stitched loops.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends.
- Trim excess yarn.
- Shape the ruffles and decorative elements.
- Secure everything firmly to the bag.
This completed pattern should guide you through making a crochet bag with added decorative elements. Enjoy your crochet project!
