Looking for a rewarding hobby that results in a fashionable accessory? This guide simplifies the process of crocheting your own bag. From selecting the perfect yarn to mastering essential stitches, every step is presented clearly to ensure success. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with crochet, these instructions make it easy and fun to produce a bag that's uniquely yours. With a variety of styles and sizes to choose from, you can design a bag that suits your taste and needs. Engage in the satisfying world of crochet by producing a functional and stylish piece that showcases your creativity.
Detailed Crochet Bag Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn (details can be found in the video description)
- Crochet hook (size not specified, check video description)
- Stitch markers
Step by step Guide
Flat Base:
- Slipknot and Chain 30:
- Start with a slipknot.
- Chain 30.
- Round 1:
- Skip the first 2 chains.
- Yarn over and make 3 double crochets into the third chain.
- Place a stitch marker into the first double crochet.
- Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 26 chains.
- Yarn over and make 6 double crochets into the last chain.
- Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 26 stitches back.
- Add 3 more double crochets into the last stitch of the row.
- Remove the stitch marker and slip stitch to join.
- Total: 64 double crochets around.
- Round 2:
- Chain 2.
- Make 2 double crochets into each of the next 3 stitches.
- Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 26 stitches.
- Make 2 double crochets into each of the next 6 stitches.
- Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 26 stitches.
- Make 2 double crochets into each of the next 3 stitches.
- Remove the stitch marker and slip stitch to join.
- Total: 76 double crochets around.
Next Steps:
- First Step:
- Make 1 double crochet into the first stitch.
- Elongate the loop, twist it, and insert the hook back into the first stitch.
- Yarn over, pull up a loop, and pull through the first loop.
- Pull through the back of the twisted second loop.
- Yarn over and pull through the two loops on hook.
- Place a stitch marker into the first double crochet.
- Chain 1 and make another double crochet into the same stitch.
Alternately:
- Chain 3, place a stitch marker in the third chain.
- Make 1 double crochet into the first stitch (chain 3 counts as the first double crochet).
- Pattern:
- Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, and make 1 single crochet.
- Chain 1, yarn over, skip 1 stitch, make 1 double crochet, chain 1, make another double crochet into the same stitch.
- Continue this pattern around.
- On the last round, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, remove the stitch marker, and slip stitch to join.
- Total: 38 double crochets, 19 single crochets, 57 chain spaces.
- Round 2 Repeat:
- Insert hook into the chain space between the 2 double crochets, yarn over, and slip stitch.
- Make 1 double crochet into the same chain space, place a stitch marker.
- Chain 1, yarn over, make another double crochet into the same space.
- Chain 3, and repeat the pattern from Round 1.
- Continue the Pattern:
- Follow the instructions, inserting the hook into chain spaces and repeating the pattern.
- Continue until 15 rounds in total are completed.
- Round 16:
- Chain 1, make 1 single crochet around.
- Once complete, remove the stitch marker, slip stitch to join, and tie off securely.
- Total: 114 single crochets.
Bag Strap (if applicable):
- Strap:
- Slipknot and attach yarn to the desired start point.
- Make 1 single crochet into the next 3 stitches.
- Chain 1 and turn your work.
- Continue making 1 single crochet into the next 3 stitches after each turn.
- Repeat for 70 rows in total.
- Attach Strap:
- Securely sew the strap to the bag.
- Weave in all yarn ends to finish.
Final Steps:
- Insert liner inside the bag if desired.
- Optionally, sew the liner to the top of the bag.
