This crochet bag pattern for beginners is really easy and you only need a few supplies to make one!
This is a great start for a total beginner and the step by step photograph tutorial in the pattern will help you to create your own bag.
The stitch pattern is really simple, just rows of single crochet.
Crochet Basics
This is why the pattern is so great for anyone who is learning how to crochet.
All you need to know to be able to make this bag is the following:
You also need to know how to sew by hand if you want to add the lining.
This simple crochet bag works up really fast and uses less than a ball of raffia.
You see quick results with this project, so you get instant gratification!
This means that you can whip them up fast for family and friends for their summer vacations.
Crochet Purse
The bag is made in one crochet piece with a bag lining hand sewn on the inside.
The bag lining can be any colour or type of fabric you want to use.
I used a bright red to compliment the colours in the bag, but I also bought a gold coloured fabric.
The lining is needed, not only to protect your stuff on the inside but also to be able to add the press studs for closing.
For this project, I used King Cole Raffia in one of their beautiful colour choices – Carousel.
I bought this raffia from Love Crafts – they have an array of colours to choose from.
It gives the purse a fun summer look, great for wearing for beach drinks to your fav tiki bar!
However, you can use any yarn that is a medium yarn weight (04) to be used with a 5.5mm (US 9/I) hook.
Crochet Crossbody Bag
The bag strap I attached is a thick gold coloured chain that I bought from a local craft store.
I also got the key ring clips there also to attach the strap to either side of the bag.
I needed an extra key ring clip for the tassel charm which I added.
Making the tassel is optional of course, but a fun little charm to make the bag stand out!
How To Make The Tassel
The raffia tassel was created using the same coloured raffia that I used for the bag.
I added a couple of pretty beads and a bright red pom-pom.
The pom pom I made with a Clover pom pom maker – size – 1 5/8 inch.
I also used scrap red suede to tie the tassel, but you can use thread or yarn for this.
See how to make a tassel here.
Free Crochet Bag Patterns
For more crochet bag patterns, check out these posts below:
- Crochet circle bag pattern – large
- Crochet circle bag pattern – small
- Drawstring bag pattern
- The Nazar beach bag pattern
- Fringe beach bag pattern
See the free pattern and photo tutorial below, or you may purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern including all-important photos in my shop HERE.
Make a really easy crochet bag with this simple pattern that is perfect for beginners! Make a slip knot and ch 33, ch 1, turn, Row 1 - sc into every ch, ch 1, turn, Rep the last row until the piece measures - 38cm / 15 inches Cut yarn and secure in last loop, (to pull through and secure into a knot). Your piece should measure - 38cm / 15 inches in height and 25cm / 9.5 inches in width. The Bag Lining Cut a piece of fabric - that measures 41 cm / 16 inches x 27 cm / 10.5 inches. Decide where you want the bag press studs to go - I placed mine - 4 cm / 1.5 inches from the top of the bag and 4 cm / 1.5 inches from the bottom of the bag. They need to be in place before you stitch the lining down. I made two small slits with my scissors into the fabric and poked one side of the press stud into it. The other was fixed into the raffia - on the underside of the bag. Lay the fabric over the inside of the bag and pin around the edges, with a 3 cm / 1 inch seam allowance. This means that you turn the edges of the fabric over for 3 cm / 1 inch- so you have a neat edge for sewing. Thread your sewing needle and hand stitch the lining into place, by doing a simple running stitch around the edges of the fabric. If you do small stitches and catch the inside loops of the raffia, your stitches will not be shown on the right side of the bag. Making Up Turn the bag inside out - with the wrong sides facing you and the right sides together, and single crochet into each side seam. sc into every connecting chain for 13 cm / 5 inches. Cut the yarn and secure into the last loop (to pull through and secure into a knot). Weave in any loose ends then turn the bag the right side out. You can now fold the flap of the bag over and fasten it to the press stud to close. Bag chain Add the key ring clips and rings to either side of the bag and connect the chain strap to the rings. You may need pliers or a tool to help you to do this. That's it! The bag is now ready to try on. Tassel If you want to add a tassel to your bag, view this tutorial here. The bag measures laying flat before seaming - 38cm / 15 inches in height and 25cm / 9.5 inches in width. Finished size - 15 cm / 6 inches in height / 25 cm / 9.5 inches in width. Strap = 42 inches / 107cm Tassel length = 31 cm / 12 inches Gauge = 13 sts / 13 rows in 4" CH - Chain SC - Single crochet RS - Right side WS - Wrong side As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Easy Crochet Bag Pattern
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can thread the beads etc onto it, loop over the ring of your ring clip,
and push back down through the beads, securing under neath and cutting
the raffia.
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