Crafting a stunning textured crochet bag is not only a delightful activity but also an immensely practical one. Armed with just a few materials and a basic grasp of crochet techniques, you can fashion a chic accessory perfect for everyday use.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through ach step, from selecting the perfect yarn to adding those final finishing touches. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting on your crafting journey, this comprehensive guide is for you. So let’s dive in!
(x and b): crochet stitch x and stitch b in the same stitch. It’s like an increase, but with two different types of stitches
flo: front loop only
blo: back loop only
(…)* n: Repeat the pattern in the brackets n times
[n sts]: There should be n stitches at the end of this round/row
General Indications
Throughout this pattern, you’ll be crocheting in continuous spiral rounds, except for row 1. Be sure to insert a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round to help you track your progress.
Where to insert the crochet hook?
To avoid gaps in your bag and to make it as sturdy as possible, you’ll be inserting your crochet hook in unusual places. So be careful to read the instructions attentively! And if there’s nothing mentioned, crochet stitches as you normally would.
How to Crochet a Spike Stitch or a Long Single Crochet?
1 – Insert the Hook
Insert your crochet hook through the bottom of the stitch in the row below.
2 – Yarn Over
Put the yarn over the crochet hook.
3 – Pull Up Loop
Pull the crochet hook out at the same time pulling up the loop
4 – Yarn Over and Pull
Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.
Free Crochet Bag Pattern
The bag consists of three main sections: the base, the body, and the handles. Below you will find detailed instructions for each of the parts. At first, it might seem like a lot of complicated work, but don’t worry as it is actually a very easy and quick bag to make!
How to crochet the base of the bag
The base of the bag consists of the foundation chain and two other rounds. Follow the instructions below to understand how to work with your crochet hook.
The Foundation Chain
Ch 20. [20]
Add stitch markers in the front loops of the 1st, the 19th, and the 20th chain.
The First Round
We will crochet on both sides of the chain forming the first round. Read the instructions on where to insert the crochet hook attentively.
Step 1: Skip the chain closest to the hook. It’s the 20th chain with a stitch marker.
Step 2: For the next chain – insert your crochet hook under the back loop of the chain and under the loop that is on the other side of the chain.
Step 3: Make a single crochet.
Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the next 17 chains.
After step 4 – one chain left
Step 5: After increase in the back loop
Step 5: In the last chain insert your hook under the back loop only and make a single crochet increase.
Step 6: Turn your work around. We will work on the other side of the chain using only the front loops. The first front loop is where you’ve left a stitch marker when making a foundation chain.
Step 6: Make an increase where the stitch marker is
Step 7: Insert your crochet hook in the first front loop and make a single crochet increase.
Step 8: For the next 17 front loops crochet a single crochet.
Step 9: In the last front loop make a single crochet increase.
Step 10: Add a stitch marker in the last single crochet to mark the last stitch of the round. You can now remove the rest of the stitch markers.
You should now have 41 single crochet stitches and 1 chain stitch that you’ve skipped.
Brief Instructions For Round 1
R1: Skip 1, sc 18, inc of 4, sc 18, inc. [41 + 1 skipped chain]
Important: read where to insert the crochet hook in the full instructions
The Second Round
Step 1: Make a single crochet into the chain that you’ve skipped in round 1.
Step 2: Make a spike stitch into/under the same chain stitch.
Make a single crochet in this slip stitch
Make a spike stitch into this gap
Step 3: Crochet the first side – (Sc, lsc)* 9.
Step 4: Work the corner – (sc and lsc), sc, (lsc and sc)
Step 5: Crochet the second side – (lsc, sc)* 9
Step 6: Finish the other corner by crocheting (lsc and sc) in each of the last 2 stitches.
You should now have 47 stitches. Mark the last stitch with a stitch marker.
Brief Instructions For Round 2
R2: (Sc and lsc), (sc, lsc)* 9, (sc and lsc), sc, (lsc and sc), (lsc, sc)* 9, (lsc and sc)* 2. [47]
Start the second round in the chain that was skipped in round 1.
How to crochet the body of a bag
We will continue working in the spiral rounds.
Round 3: (Lsc, sc)* 23, lsc. [47]
R4: (Sc, lsc)* 23, sc. [47]
R5 – R20: Repeat rounds 3 – 4 eight times.
R21: (Lsc, sc)* 23, lsc. [47]
How to add handles to the crochet bag
From the next round, we will start working on the handles. This will split the bag into 4 parts – 2 sides of 4 stitches and 2 handles of 37 stitches. Follow the instructions below to be sure that you’re crocheting the stitches in the right place!
Finish the last round of the base and start the first side (R22)
Step 1: (Sc, lsc)* 23.
Step 2: For the next stitch add a stitch marker in the back loop and crochet a slip stitch in the front loop.
You should have 47 stitches.
Add a stitch marker in the back loop
Add the handles (R23)
Step 1: For the next 3 stitches:
add stitch markers in their back loops
crochet a slip stitch in their front loops
Step 2: Chain 37 stitches. This is your first handle.
Step 3: Skip 20 stitches.
Step 4: For the next 4 stitches:
add stitch markers in their back loops
crochet a slip stitch in their front loops
Step 5: Chain 37 stitches. This is your second handle.
Step 6: Skip 19 stitches.
Step 7: Crochet a slip stitch in the back loop of the stitch in the row below. You have left a marker there.
Strengthen the handles (R24)
Step 1: For the first 3 stitches:
Crochet them in the back loops of the stitches in the row below. You’ve left stitch markers there.
Make a slip stitch in each.
Step 1: Crochet in this back loop
Step 2: Crochet a slip stitch in each of the 37 chain stitches:
Insert your crochet hook under the back loop of the chain and the loop in the back of the chain (like you did when working on round 1)
Yarn over and pull through all the loops.
Step 3: For the 4 stitches on the side of the bag:
Crochet them in the back loops of the stitches in the row below. You’ve left stitch markers there.
Make a slip stitch in each.
Step 4: Work on the second handle by repeating step 2.
Step 5: Finish the round with a slip stitch by inserting your hook under:
the back loop of the stitch from round 22
the front loop of the stitch from round 23
Step 5: insert your crochet hook under back and front loops
Finish the handles
Step 1: For the next 3 stitches, make a slip stitch by inserting your crochet hook under:
the back loop of the stitch from round 23
the front loop of the stitch from round 24
Step 2: Crochet 37 slip stitches.
Step 3: For the next 4 stitches, make a slip stitch by inserting your crochet hook under:
the back loop of the stitch from round 23
the front loop of the stitch from round 24
Step 5: Crochet 37 slip stitches.
Step 6: Cut the yarn leaving a longer tail.
Step 7: Pull your working stitch under the back loop of the next stitch towards the inside of the bag.
Step 8: Insert the yarn’s tail through the working stitch. Pull on the tail to fasten off.
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