by Sure! Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to crochet a rectangular bag with a round flower. This project is suitable for an advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter. It includes both the bag body and a round flower applique that you can sew onto the bag.
🧶 Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn (2 colors: one for the bag, one for the flower)
- Crochet hook (size H/5.0 mm or suitable for your yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Button or magnetic snap (optional, for closure)
- Lining fabric and sewing needle/thread (optional)
📏 Finished Size:
Approximately 10 inches wide x 7 inches tall (adjustable based on how many rows and stitches you make)
👜 PART 1: Crocheting the Rectangular Bag Body
Step 1: Foundation Chain
- Chain 41 (or any even number to get desired width).
- This will be the width of your bag.
Step 2: Body of the Bag (Working in Rows)
- Row 1: SC (single crochet) in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. (40 sc)
- Row 2-45: SC in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
- You can alternate with other stitches like half-double crochet (hdc) or a textured stitch like moss stitch if you want.
- Fold your rectangle in half (landscape orientation) so the short ends are together – this forms the pouch.
Step 3: Seaming the Sides
- Use slip stitch or whip stitch to sew the two sides closed, leaving the top open.
- Turn the bag inside out so the seams are hidden.
🪝 PART 2: Adding the Bag Strap (Optional Styles)
Option A: Crochet Strap
- Chain 100–120 (depending on desired strap length).
- SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.
- Sew the ends to each side of the bag at the top edge.
Option B: Use a leather strap or chain
- Sew or clip it on with hardware or strong yarn.
🌸 PART 3: Crocheting the Round Flower Appliqué
Flower Pattern (Simple 2-layer flower)
Round 1:
- With flower color yarn, make a magic ring.
- Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc)
Round 2 (Petal Round 1):
- Ch 2, DC in same st, ch 2, sl st in next st – repeat around (5 petals).
- Fasten off or switch colors.
Round 3 (Petal Round 2):
- Join yarn in a stitch between 2 petals.
- Ch 3, 2 tr (treble crochet), ch 3, sl st in next space between petals – repeat around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
🧷 PART 4: Attaching the Flower
- Position the flower on the front of the bag (usually lower center or upper corner).
- Use matching yarn or thread and a yarn needle to sew the flower securely to the bag.
- You can add a button or bead to the center of the flower for decoration.
🧵 Optional Finishing Touches
- Lining: Cut a rectangle of fabric the same size as your crochet piece before sewing. Sew it inside to give the bag more structure.
- Closure: Attach a magnetic snap or sew on a button and a loop to keep the bag closed.
📝 Tips:
- Block your crochet rectangle before seaming if it’s curling.
- Try different yarn textures for the flower (like cotton or velvet) for contrast.
- You can make multiple flowers or other motifs to decorate the bag.
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