by Here’s a detailed, beginner-friendly guide for making a very easy fashion crochet bag. This project uses basic stitches only and produces a stylish bag that’s perfect for everyday use or gifting 🧶✨
How to Make a Very Easy Fashion Crochet Bag – Beginner Tutorial
Skill Level
Beginner (no advanced stitches required)
Finished Size
Approx. 12 inches wide × 12 inches tall × 2 inches deep
Can be adjusted larger or smaller easily
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium weight yarn (Category 4 / worsted weight)
Cotton or acrylic yarn is recommended
Bright or variegated yarn makes it fashionable - Crochet hook: 5 mm (H/8)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Optional: stitch marker, buttons, or elastic for closures
Basic Crochet Stitches Used
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
This bag uses single crochet for a clean, sturdy, and beginner-friendly design.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Base
- Chain 26 (or width you want for the bag)
- Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across → 25 sc
- Row 2–30: ch 1, turn, sc across
- Continue until the base is about 8–10 inches long (or desired depth of the bag)
Tip: Keep your stitches even and tight so the base holds shape.
Step 2: Build the Sides
- Work sc around the edges of the rectangle:
- 2 sc in each corner stitch to keep corners neat
- Continue around the rectangle
- Repeat for 5–6 rounds (or until sides are ~2 inches tall)
You now have a small box-shaped bag.
Step 3: Create the Body
- Once the sides are done, continue crocheting in the round with sc until the bag reaches about 12 inches tall (or desired height).
- Join rounds with sl st if needed, or work continuously in spiral rounds.
Step 4: Add Handles
- Decide handle placement
- For each handle:
- Chain 20–25 (or desired length)
- Skip an equal number of stitches on the bag body
- Attach with sc to complete the handle
- Repeat for the second handle
Step 5: Strengthen Handles (Optional)
- Work 1–2 rounds of sc around the top edge, including sc into the handle chains
- This makes the handles strong and durable
Step 6: Finish the Bag
- Cut yarn and pull through last loop
- Weave in all ends using a yarn needle
- Adjust the bag shape if needed
Optional Fashion Touches
- Add stripes or color blocks
- Attach buttons, tassels, or a small pom-pom
- Sew a fabric lining for extra structure
- Crochet matching small pouches to attach inside
Beginner Tips
- Use cotton yarn for durability
- Keep tension even but not too tight
- Count stitches for neat corners
- Start with fewer handle chains if this is your first bag
🎉 Congratulations! You now have a very easy, stylish crochet bag that’s perfect for shopping, school, or daily use.
I can also make a super-simple one-page visual pattern with stitch counts, rounds, and handle placement for an even easier follow-along version.
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