Crochet bag + free pattern, what more can you ask for! You’ll be the talk of the town with this boldly textured Bobble Stitch Bag.

I decided to go extra bold with a bright yellow color that will let me carry the sunshine with me no matter what the weather looks like outside. What color would you choose for your bag?

In addition to the fabulous bobble stitch texture, this cute crochet bag also boasts a dash of versatility. You can carry it by the trendy premade handles, or pull out the crochet strap that’s tucked inside to wear it as a shoulder bag.

I’ve even included in the pattern my extra special trick for making sure your crochet strap won’t stretch! 

You can follow along with the written tutorial below, or check out the video if you need a visual.

If you have never done the bobble stitch before, don’t sweat it. This is an easy crochet bag pattern. I included full step-by-step stitch instructions in the written pattern and in the video. By the time you’re done crocheting all the bobbles in this bag, you will be a bobble stitch pro! 

Yarn Used

You get the most band for your buck with Caron One Pound! This worsted weight yarn is available in a wide range of shades, and it’s the perfect sturdy material to create this crochet bag! To make this pattern pop, I chose the color Sunflower. Yellow is my favorite color.

Crochet Bag Video Tutorial

I’ve included time stamps along the way to make it easy to switch between the two formats.

Unfortunately, I did accidentally call it the popcorn stitch in my video, but just know that I mean the bobble stitch! (Hey, everybody makes mistakes).

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Material

Caron One Pound  in Sunflower (Color A) and Brown (Color B)

5.5 mm & 4 mm 

Purse Handle

Button

Video

Abbreviations – US Terminology

St(s)  – Stitch(es)

Sl st – Slip stitch

Ch – Chain

Sc – Single crochet

Yo – Yarn Over

Specialty Stitches

Bobble (video 2:55) – 

Yo, insert hook into the designated st and pull up a loop.

Yo, draw yarn through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)

Yo, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)

Yo, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops (4 loops on hook)

Yo, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops (5 loops on hook)

Yo, draw yarn through all 5 loops on hook. 

Gauge

13 st x 14 rows

Panel (Make 2)

With Color A and 5.5 mm hook, Ch 30

Row 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc each ch across to last ch, 2 sc last ch, turn (31)(video 1:14)

Rows 2-3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc each st to last st, 2 sc last st, turn. (33,35)(video 1:44)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *bobble, sc next 2 sts, repeat from * across, turn. (11 bobbles)(video 2:40)

Rows 5-7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc each st across to last st, 2 sc last st, turn. (37,39,41)(video 5:45)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *bobble, sc next 2 sts, repeat from * across, turn. (13 bobbles)(video 6:49)

Rows 9-11: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn. (41)(video 8:34)

Rows 12-31: Repeat rows 8-11 5 times. (video 9:07)

Premade Handles Covers (video 9:35)

Row 32: sl st next 9 sts, sc, bobble next st, *sc next 2 sts, bobble next st,  repeat from * 6 more  times,  sc next st, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (8 bobbles)

Rows 33-38: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn. Fasten off when complete. Leave long tail for sewing.

Assembly (video 13:00)

With the right sides of the two panels facing each other, sew around the outsides of the bag. Fold handle cover over premade handles & secure to back.

Optional Crochet Strap (video 13:32)

With Color A and 4 mm hook, Ch 100

Round 1: hdc in second ch from hook, hdc each st until last ch, 3 hdc in last ch, working underneath the original ch, hdc in each st until last ch, 2 hdc in last ch, fasten off.

Stripe Color B (see video)

Running slip stitch down center spaces made from the completed hdc sts. This will keep your strap from stretching out. 

Crochet button 

Tutorial for crochet button HERE

If you enjoy making crochet bags, check out some more of my crochet purse patterns HERE.

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