Crochet Boho Bag Pattern (With Fringing)
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With its bold fringing and relaxed shape, this handmade purse adds a free-spirited touch to any outfit.
Made with chunky cotton yarn and simple stitches, this quick project is ideal for advanced beginners looking to create a functional and fashionable piece.
Please scroll down to view the free crochet pattern or purchase a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF pattern in my shop here.
Before You Get Started
Here are a few helpful notes before you begin:
- Skill Level – Easy (advanced beginner)
- This bag is crocheted using only single crochet stitches — no shaping required.
- The thick tape yarn and large hook make this project fly off your hook in an afternoon.
- Optional tassels and silver hardware add a custom boho flair to your finished bag.
- A printable PDF version is available in my shop if you prefer working offline.
Bonus: This project is perfect for beginners who want to try something other than scarves or hats!
Tools & Materials
Yarn
- 1 skein of The Tape Yarn by We Are Knitters (color shown: Mint)
- Yarn substitute: Mixtape Yarn by Wool and the Gang
Hook
- 10 mm (US N/15) crochet hook
Notions
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Hardware
- 2 x silver clips (1.5″)
- 2 x silver rings (1″)
- Optional: 3 thread tassels or other bag decorations
Abbreviations (US Terms)
The pattern is written using US crochet terms and abbreviations.
Free PDF here – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)
- Ch – Chain
- SC – Single crochet
- Rep – Repeat
- Sl st – slip stitch
Measurements
- Finished bag body: 16″ high × 9″ wide
- Bag strap: 44″ long
- Gauge: 10 sts / 10 rows = 4×4 in (10×10 cm)
Tip: The gauge is not critical for this project, but try to stay close for a standard size.
Crochet Boho Bag Pattern
Bag body >
- Make a slip knot and chain 20
- Row 1 – Insert hook into the second ch from hook, then single crochet (sc) into every ch, ch 1, turn,
- Repeat row 1 until the piece measures = 16′′
- Cut yarn and pull through the last loop to secure.
- The bag body piece should measure = H = 16″ / W = 9″
The fringing >
To make the fringing – please watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel here.
Bag strap >
- Make a slip knot and chain 94
- Single crochet (sc) into every stitch until the piece measures = 44″
- Cut yarn and pull through the last loop to secure.
Making Up >
- Stitch the side seams of the bag – I used a simple mattress stitch, collecting a stitch on one side, then threading my needle into a stitch on the other side, continuing to do that for each side seam.
- The bag strap – Loop the rings through the bag clips, then feed one end of the bag strap through one ring.
- Stitch it into place and make sure you have the right side facing outwards.
- Do the same to the other end of the strap.
- Place the clips into open stitches on either side of the bag.
- Alternatively, you could attach a leather strap.
- The decoration – I added 3 thread tassels to the side of the bag for some color on a piece of leather.
- You can add whatever you want here, pom poms, keyrings, large tassels, etc. I found the tassels in a local craft shop.
FAQs + Finishing Tips
→ Is this pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes! It uses only basic stitches and simple assembly.
→ Can I use another yarn?
Absolutely — choose a tape or bulky cotton yarn to maintain structure.
→ Do I need the metal clips and rings?
Not necessarily. You can crochet the strap directly onto the body if you want a simpler finish.
→ How do I wash the finished bag?
Spot clean gently or hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
More Crochet Bag Patterns
There are many other free crochet bag patterns on my blog that you can view here…
- Large Beach Bag Crochet Pattern
- Drawstring Bag Crochet Pattern
- Crochet Clutch Pattern (Beginner Friendly!)
- Crochet Beach Bag Pattern {Mixtape Yarn}
- Crochet Bag Pattern {Raffia Circle Bag}
- The Best Tote Bag Crochet Pattern
- Fringe Crossbody Bag Pattern {Crochet}
- 19 Free Crochet Beach Bags (Summer Perfect Patterns)
- Crochet Circle Bag Pattern {With Fringe}
- Crochet Bag Pattern For Beginners
