DIY Crochet Round Bag – A Simple + Trendy Bag Pattern
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This crochet circle bag pattern is not only stylish but also easy to make using just single crochet stitches.
Crafted from durable raffia yarn, this bag is perfect for the beach, shopping, or everyday use.
Please scroll down to view the free pattern or grab the ad-free printable PDF from my shop here.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Circle Bag
- On-Trend Design: The round shape is modern and stylish.
- Hands-Free Convenience: Wear it across your body for easy carrying.
- Durable & Lightweight: Made with raffia for a natural, boho feel.
- Customizable: Adjust the strap length to suit your style.
Please scroll down to view the free crochet round bag pattern, or purchase the ad-free printable PDF in my shop!
Working With Raffia Yarn
This tote bag pattern is for anyone who is an advanced beginner.
What started out as a small circle quickly grew into a large circle that morphed into a bag!
I started to learn how to crochet flat circles from cotton to make coasters and thought about designing and making a crochet purse – Crochet Coasters Free Pattern
With a few simple sketches, the idea came to life and I started to make the first circular panel.
- Crocheting circles can sometimes run into problems, but if you keep count of your rounds, they should stay flat.
- Depending on the materials you use and your tension, they can sometimes curl and flute, so they may need to be blocked and stretched into shape.
- Please note – the raffia does like to curl up and may need blocking / in the pattern notes below you will see more detail about this.
How To Make A Crochet Round Bag
Skill Level – Easy (advanced beginner)
Pattern Notes
Make a stylish bag you can wear with any outfit, and take it to the beach or the farmer’s market.
This bag is made by crocheting two separate pieces, two circles with long straps.
You will crochet the two sides together when both are complete.
*Please note*
- Do not turn at the end of the round, but continue working in a spiral, with the right side (RS) always facing.
- Keep count of the sts by placing a marker (PM) on the last st of each round.
- There are no turning chains in this pattern.
Copyright Info
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- You may sell items produced using this pattern.
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Blocking
- Pulling and stretching the raffia out a little when the circle begins to grow can help to keep it flat when working.
- The bag may require light steam blocking when finished – I blocked and the bag was flatter after.
- Do not allow the iron to touch the raffia, steam from above through a thin cotton towel.
- Alternatively, you can flatten it by stacking books on top and leaving it for a couple of days.
Measurements
- The circle bag measures – diameter = 16 inches
- *You can adjust the number of sts you ch for the bag strap if you want to make it longer or shorter*
- Straps = 41 inches
- Tassel length = 10 inches
Gauge – 15 stitches, 19 rows to 10cm/4″
Materials Needed:
Yarn
- 4 x King Cole Raffia – in the color Natural – (1456) 200g
- Alternative raffia yarn – Ra Ra Raffia from Wool and The Gang
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Hook
- Crochet Hook – Size 5.5 mm (US 9/I)
Notions
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
Other Materials
- For the tassel – 1 x King Cole Raffia in the color Woodland – (1458) 50g
- Gold thread
- Clover pom pom makers – 1 3/8 inch / 1 5/8 inch / 1 inch
- Keyring clip – 1.5 inch/ring – 1 inch
Crochet Abbreviations
The pattern is written using US terms and abbreviations.
You can find a free PDF of both US and UK terms and abbreviations here.
- CH – Chain
- PM – Place marker
- SC – Single crochet
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- RS – Right side
Crochet Round Bag Pattern: Step-by-Step Instructions
Time needed: 2 days, 5 hours and 30 minutes
Crochet Round Bag Pattern Instructions
- Make The Bag Body – Round Panels – Make 2
Make a 4 ch and join with an ss in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: (RS) – 1 ch; 8 sc in ring (8 sts) PM (see notes)
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 4: 1 sc in each sc
Round 5: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (36 sts)
Round 6: 1 sc in each sc
Round 7: *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (48 sts)
Round 8: 1 sc in each sc
Round 9: *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (60 sts)
Round 10: 1 sc in each sc
Round 11: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (72 sts)
Round 12: 1 sc in each sc
Round 13: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (84 sts)
Round 14: 1 sc in each sc
Round 15: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. (96 sts)
Round 16: 1 sc in each sc
Round 17: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. (108 sts)
Round 18: 1 sc in each sc
Round 19: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. (120 sts)
Round 20: 1 sc in each sc
Round 21: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (132 sts)
Round 22: 1 sc in each sc
Round 23: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. * 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * ending with 1 sc in each of last 8 sc. (144 sts)
Round 24: 1 sc in each sc
Leave the raffia yarn last stitch open, as you will come back to this later – to work into.
- The Side Panels And Handles
You will need to use two strands of raffia together for this next part of the pattern.
Round 1: With two strands together – where the marker is and the loop you left open on one of the circle panels, 2 sc, PM, ch 130.
Count 50 sts to the left on the edge of the round panel and make 1 sc into the next st, attaching the future handle.
Continue to 1 sc in each st until the end of the round, with two strands of yarn together.
This is so the edge is robust and can be turned over on the side panels easily, making a more solid edge. - Cut One Raffia Strand And Continue With The Other
Round 2: 1 sc in each st – following both the sides and the handle until the end of the round.
Rep round 2 two more times.
You should be able to now bend the side panels over – as the round you completed with the two strands of raffia will have made a stiff edge that allows the sides to bend over. - Making Up the Bag
If the round bag panels look like they need to be blocked – please read the notes below on how to do this.
Place the right sides of the bag together – and sc into each corresponding st – of the side panels.
They are crocheted together to seam and you will see a seamed line on the inside of the bag (the wrong side).
Leave an opening at the top of the bag – and obviously for the handles, just leave them as they are.
You may need to stretch the handles out a little and make sure they lie straight.
Alternatively, you can crochet the handles together if you wish to have one wide strap.
Weave in all loose ends and remove the stitch markers.
Turn the bag out to the right side – and try it on!
This bag can be worn as a shoulder bag or a cross-body bag. - Make The Tassel
If you want to add a tassel to your bag – you could do this in any yarn or leftovers you have in your stash or use more raffia as I did.
I used a green/brown mix from King Cole Raffia called woodland.
I also added 3 pom poms in green and white, attaching them to a ring clip, which was then clipped onto the bag handle.
Please see my tutorial on how to make a tassel – How To Make Tassels {Photo + Video Tutorial}
Leave a long length of yarn for the top section of your tassel, so that you can thread the pom poms onto it, loop over the ring of your ring clip, and push back down through the first pom pom, securing underneath and cutting the raffia.
This will hide any untidy loose ends and be hidden underneath the pom pom.
Push the pom pom down a little to hide the knot, and your tassel charm should be ready to attach to your bag.
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Helpful Resources
This pattern is great for any advanced beginners.
- You should be comfortable making a slip knot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
- You should be comfortable working single crochet(how to single crochet (SC)).
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
- And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).
- How to make tassels {photo + video tutorial}
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