Crochet Bag Video Tutorial
Have you ever spotted a chic crochet bag while shopping think you can make it yourself? This pattern will help you create your own stylish cross body bag that is just as cute and functional as options you see in stores.
Use the yarn in your stash, this project makes a great scrap buster! This pattern is a beginner friendly. The stitches/abbreviations used in this pattern include: ch, sl st, & sc.
Crochet Bag Pattern
Materials
#5 bulky weight 400 yards (can use #4 worsted to substitute)
5 & 6 mm hook (if using worsted weight use 4 & 5 mm hooks)
Scissors
Video Pattern https://youtu.be/wwTL8DHx-cg
Bag size: 12 x 10.5 inches
Gauge: 7 Sc st = 4in
12 rows = 4 in
Stitches
Sl st- Slip Stitch
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together
Blsc- Back Loop Single Crochet
Blsc2tog – Back Loop Single Crochet 2 Together
Notes: Ch 1 does not count as a stitch throughout pattern.
6 mm hook (5 mm if using worsted weight), Ch 60
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in each st across, turn. (59) 19 inches
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 blsc in the first st, blsc in each st across, turn. (60) (Video 1:30)
Row 3: Ch 1, Sc in each st across, 2 sc in the last st, turn. (61)
Row 4-11: Rep rows 2-3 four times. (69)
Row 12: Ch 1, blsc in each st across, turn. (69) (Video 4:12)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 14-27: Rep rows 12-13 seven times. (Video 5:30)
Row 28: Ch 1, blsc2tog, blsc in each st across, turn. (68) (Video 6:17)
Row 29: Ch 1, Sc in each st across excluding last two stitches, sc2tog in the last two stitches, turn. (67) (Video 7:06)
Rows 30-37: Rep rows 28-29 four times. (59)
Row 38: Ch 1, Blsc in each st across. (Video 8:15)
Edging: Evenly sc down the side of your work (1 sc per row), continue to sc evenly along the bottom of the work, then evenly sc up the other side of your work and back across the top to where you started. Fasten off. (Video 8:47)
Assembly
Fold purse according to picture.
Begin sewing seam at the 6th stitch from the corner. (Video 9:40)
*Optional: Once attached, use a contrasting color for purse flap border. (Video 10:55)
Handle (Video 11:15)
5mm Hook (4 mm if using worsted weight). Make a chain that is 35 inches.
Row 1: Sc starting in the 2nd ch from the hook until the last st, 2 sc in the last st. Flip your chain upside down. You will be working underneath original chain. Sc until the last st, 2 sc in the last st, fasten off.
(Handle) Surface slip stitch (see video 12:50)
Working along the surface of your handle, sl st down the center. You will be using the holes left from placing single crochet on both sides of the chain.
Attach the wrong sides of your handle to the top corners of your purse. Then turn your purse right side out and enjoy!
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