Creating a crochet bag is a versatile and enjoyable project. Below is a simple pattern for a basic crochet bag. You can customize it with different colors and details to suit your preferences.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in your chosen colors
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Inc: Increase (work 2 stitches in the same stitch)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
Crochet Bag Pattern:
Base:- Ch 31:
- Chain 31 (adjust the chain length to make a wider or narrower base).
- Row 1:
- Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (30)
- Row 2-20:
- Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.
- Fasten off.
- Join Yarn:
- Join yarn at one corner of the base.
- Round 1:
- Ch 1, work 1 sc in each row along the sides of the base, and 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 4-10:
- Repeat Round 3.
- Handles:
- Create handles by skipping a certain number of stitches in the center of each side. The number of skipped stitches depends on the desired width of the handles.
- Round 11:
- Ch 1, sc in each stitch up to the handle, skip the specified number of stitches for the handle, sc in each remaining stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- Round 12-15:
- Repeat Round 3.
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional Embellishments:
- Flower Appliqué:
- Create small crochet flowers and sew them onto the bag.
- Buttons:
- Sew buttons onto the bag as decorative accents.
- Tassels:
- Attach tassels to the corners or handles of the bag.
