🧶 Crocheted Torba Bag with Honeycomb Pattern and Solid Bottom – Step-by-Step Guide

Sure! Here’s a detailed guide on how to make a crocheted torba bag (torba means bag in several languages like Turkish, Arabic, etc.) with a honeycomb pattern body and a solid bottom. This tutorial is beginner to intermediate level and assumes some basic crochet knowledge (like magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, etc.)


🧶 Crocheted Torba Bag with Honeycomb Pattern and Solid Bottom – Step-by-Step Guide


🧵 Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Cotton or polyester cord (recommended: 3mm thickness)
    • Solid color works best to highlight the honeycomb pattern.
  • Crochet hook: Size suitable for your yarn (typically 4.0mm – 5.0mm)
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Optional: Lining fabric and sewing supplies if you want a fabric lining

🧩 Pattern Structure:

  1. Solid Flat Base (oval or circular)
  2. Transition Round to start sides
  3. Honeycomb Pattern Body
  4. Bag Top Edge and Handles

✳️ STEP 1: Make the Solid Bottom (Oval)

Option A: Oval Base (recommended for torba)

Foundation Chain: Ch 21 (you can adjust for desired width)

Round 1:

  • SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 18 sts
  • 3 SC in last ch (this turns the corner)
  • Work along the opposite side of the chain: SC in next 18 sts
  • 2 SC in the last ch (now you have a full oval)
  • Join with a sl st to the first SC (or continue working in spiral)

Round 2:

  • SC around, placing 2 SC in each corner stitch (i.e., the 3 stitches on each end get increased)
  • Continue increasing each round on corners to keep the oval flat
  • Repeat for 4–5 rounds, depending on desired base size

Use a stitch marker if you’re working in a spiral to keep track of rounds.


✳️ STEP 2: Transition to Body

Round X (after bottom is done):

  • SC in back loop only around – this gives a sharp edge to transition to vertical sides
  • Next round: SC in both loops around
  • Now, begin honeycomb pattern

✳️ STEP 3: Honeycomb Crochet Pattern (Mesh Style)

This pattern is made using chains and double crochets to create a hexagonal mesh, resembling a honeycomb.

🧷 Repeat Pattern:

Round 1:

  • DC in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 st — repeat around
  • Join with sl st to top of first DC

Round 2:

  • Sl st into the first ch space
  • DC into ch space, ch 1 — repeat around
  • Join with sl st

Repeat Round 2 until desired height (usually 15–25 rounds depending on bag height)

The result is an open, airy honeycomb-style pattern. You can modify to use puff stitches or clusters for a thicker honeycomb if desired.


✳️ STEP 4: Top Edge + Handles

After finishing the body:

Round X (Finishing Edge):

  • Work 2–3 rounds of SC to create a firm top edge

👜 Add Handles:

Option 1: Simple Crochet Handles

  • After SC rows, ch 30 (or desired length), skip 10–12 stitches, attach with sl st
  • SC across the chain in next round to reinforce
  • Repeat on opposite side for second handle

Option 2: Add Leather or Wooden Handles

  • Sew or crochet into place using metal rings or by looping through reinforced eyelets

🧷 Optional: Lining the Bag

If you want to add a lining (especially since honeycomb is see-through):

  1. Cut fabric slightly larger than the bag body
  2. Fold and sew sides to shape
  3. Insert into bag and hand stitch to the top edge

🧼 Final Touch:

  • Weave in all yarn ends
  • Steam block gently if needed to shape

🔁 Pattern Recap:

SectionStitches UsedTips
BottomSCIncrease at corners evenly
TransitionSC BLOCreates crisp base edge
BodyDC, CHUse stitch markers for consistency
Top EdgeSCReinforce before adding handles

📏 Suggested Dimensions:

  • Base: 25cm x 10cm (oval)
  • Height: 25–30cm
  • Handles: 30–40cm (adjustable)

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