DIY Crochet Small Bag: a free pattern for a charming accessory you can customize with your favourite yarn! DIY Christmas Gift for her.
Small Crochet Bag Pattern
Material Needed:
- Medium-weight yarn of any colour of your choice
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: 1-2 buttons for closing
Stitch Guide:
- SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over pull through both loops.
- HDC (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over pull through, insert hook, yarn over pull through, yarn over pull through all three loops.
Step 1: Create the Bag Base
First, tie a Slip Knot
Begin with a slip knot on the hook.
Chain at the Base
Chain 30 (or any number of your choice) stitches.
Work the Foundation Row
Row 1: HDC in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across; 28 HDC.
2nd Row: Ch 2, turn. HDC in each st across (28 HDC).
Hint: This starting chain can be worked to the desired size
for the bag, but just make it an even number so that the following rows will
work out.
Body of the bag - Step 2:
1. Proceed with Rows
Rows 3 - 12: Repeat Row 2 for 10 more rows. This will give
height to the bag.
2. Create the Side Seams
Once you’ve reached your desired height, fold the piece in
half with the right sides facing each other.
Sl st or sc on both side seams to complete the shape of the
bag. Do not close the top.
Why it matters: This means durability in constructing the
bag while keeping it rather simple in style.
Step 3: Construction of Bag Handles
1. Create the Handles
Row 1: Join your yarn at the top edge of the bag, working with the right side facing out. Chain 10.
2nd row: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (9
sc).
2. Attach the Handle
Sl stitch to the top edge of the bag on the opposite side to form a loop. Repeat for the second handle on the other side. Pro Tip: You can extend the handles by chaining more stitches in Row 1!