This crochet shoulder bag is not just a bag; it's a little piece of art that you can carry around. Handmade with care, each stitch tells a story of tradition and style. It's the perfect size for your essentials, making it a great companion for your day-to-day adventures. Not only does it look unique, but it also adds a touch of personality to any outfit. Whether you're heading to the market or meeting friends for coffee, this bag ensures you do so with a flair all your own. It's both practical and pretty - a rare find in the world of accessories.
Crochet Shoulder Bag
Materials:
- Yarn: Two strands of DK weight yarn or one strand of medium (number 4) weight yarn
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Notes:
- The bag pattern is worked in the round without joining.
- You can adjust the size of the bag by modifying the number of chains at the beginning.
Instructions:
Base of the Bag:
Start with a slip knot and chain 32.
Row 1:
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
- Mark the first and last stitch with stitch markers.
- In the last chain, work 3 single crochets in the same stitch to create an increase.
Continue single crochet down the opposite side of the starting chain.
- In the last stitch on this side, work 3 single crochets in the same stitch to create another increase.
Total stitches: 66.
Row 2:
- Single crochet around until the first stitch marker.
- In each of the three single crochet increases, work 2 single crochets in each stitch.
Total stitches: 78.
Row 3:
- Make one single crochet in each stitch until the stitch marker.
- For the increases: Single crochet two stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next stitch.
- Repeat around.
Total stitches: 84.
Row 4:
- Make one single crochet in each stitch until the stitch marker.
- For the increases: Single crochet three stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next stitch.
- Repeat around.
Total stitches: 89.
Row 5:
- Make one single crochet in each stitch until the stitch marker.
- For the increases: Single crochet four stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next stitch.
- Repeat around.
Total stitches: 96.
Row 6:
- Single crochet around without any increases.
Total stitches: 96.
Body of the Bag:
Row 1 of the body: (Cross Stitch)
- Slip stitch into the stitch with the stitch marker.
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet + chain 1).
- Skip one stitch, double crochet in the next.
- Yarn over, go back to the skipped stitch and double crochet.
Repeat the cross stitch pattern around.
Row 2 of the body: (Mesh Stitch)
- Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet + chain 1).
- Skip one stitch, double crochet in the next stitch.
- Chain 1, skip one stitch, double crochet in the next stitch.
Repeat around.
Row 3 of the body: (Half Double Crochet)
- Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet).
- Half double crochet in each stitch and chain space around.
Repeat Rows 1 to 3 until you have a total of 12 rounds for the body of the bag.
Top Edge of the Bag:
- Single crochet around in each stitch. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Strap:
Chain 2 and work a puff stitch in the first chain:
- (Yarn over, insert hook into the chain, pull up a loop) three times.
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
- Chain 1 to close the puff stitch.
- Chain 2 and turn.
Next row:
- Work a puff stitch in the chain space of the previous puff stitch.
- Chain 1 to close the puff stitch.
- Chain 1.
Repeat the puff stitch rows until the strap reaches the desired length (147 cm or 58 inches, as suggested).
- Attach the strap by weaving it through the top row of the bag and securely fasten the ends.
Finishing:
- Attach any buttons or magnetic closures if desired.
- Weave in all ends securely.
