by Absolutely! Here’s a detailed guide on how to make a crochet bag using a new, easy, and wonderful design—perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters who want a beautiful, functional accessory.
🧶 How to Make a Crochet Bag: New, Easy, and Wonderful Design
✨ Design Description:
This design features a round base, a textured body using the Suzette stitch (a beautiful combo of single and double crochet in the same stitch), and comfortable handles worked into the top edge. It’s both sturdy and stylish—ideal for casual outings or as a small tote.
📋 Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar’n Cream or Paintbox Cotton Aran) — about 300–400g
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers (optional)
🔁 Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- inc = increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
🧺 PART 1: Base of the Bag (Flat Circle)
Foundation Round:
Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring. (Or use a magic ring.)
Round 1:
Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (10 sts)
Round 2:
Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (20 sts)
Round 3:
Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 4:
Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
➡️ Continue increasing this way, adding 10 stitches per round until your circle base measures about 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) in diameter.
🧵 PART 2: Bag Body (Suzette Stitch Pattern)
Round 1 (Setup):
Ch 1, sc in each st around, working in back loops only for a defined edge. Join.
(This forms a clean turn for the side walls.)
Round 2 (Suzette Start):
Sc and dc in the same st, skip 1 st, repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 3+:
Repeat the Suzette stitch pattern:
Sc and dc in first sc from previous round, skip dc, repeat around.
➡️ Continue working in Suzette stitch until the bag measures 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall.
👜 PART 3: Bag Opening & Handles
Round 1 (Single Crochet):
Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
Round 2 (Handle Round):
- Sc 10 (or your desired width),
- Ch 25 (for handle), skip 20 sts,
- Sc next 20,
- Ch 25, skip 20,
- Sc to end. Join.
Round 3 (Reinforce Handles):
- Sc around, working sc into each chain from the handle.
- Join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
🎀 Optional Add-ons:
- Lining (sew in a fabric for extra support)
- Button closure
- Tassels or pom-poms
- Embroidery or patches
🧼 Care Instructions:
Use gentle, cold hand-wash if you used cotton yarn. Lay flat to dry.
📸 Final Tip:
Make sure to take a photo and tag your creation online! You can also experiment with color blocks or stripes for a trendier look.
Would you like a printable PDF or a visual chart/diagram for this? I can also help create a step-by-step image tutorial if you’d like!
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