How to Crochet a Bag for Beginners Step by Step

 

How to Crochet a Bag for Beginners Step by Step!

This crochet for beginners was made with medium worsted yarn and a J hook. I would suggest an I hook. If you would like to make this crochet bag bigger, add more rounds on the base or go up on a hook size or down on a hook size to make it smaller. 

This beautiful chevron bag is a great way to carry your yarn or your items! This crochet bag measures 12 inches in width and 16 inches in length with the J hook. The handle is 15 inches from the top of the bag to the top of the handle.

In this crochet Chevron shoulder bag tutorial, you'll learn how to make a simple, but stylish shoulder bag in just a few easy steps. This crochet shoulder bag is perfect for everyday use or for special occasions. It's simple to make, and you can customize it to suit your own style. So if you're looking for a stylish and easy shoulder bag to add to your wardrobe, be sure to check out this crochet Chevron shoulder bag tutorial!

 Abbreviations: dc=double crochet sc=single crochet ch=chain sl st=slip stitch 2dctog=2 double crochet together 2sctog=2 single crochet together

I hope you enjoy this tutorial on how to crochet a bag for beginners step by step!

I recommend an I hook. I used a J hook. I found the stitches a little too big. H hook for the strap. Rnd 1: I used blue yarn first, the pink yarn later in the pattern. 

In the Magic Circle, ch 3, work 2 dc, *ch 2, work 3 dc, *Repeat, around for a total of 12 dc and 4 ch 2s (ch 3 is a dc). sl st in the beginning ch 3. 

Rnd 2: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, go back into the last space with a sl st, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, (you will finish this corner at the end) *dc in the next 3 dc stitches, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next chain space(corner made), *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space to complete the corner, sl st in the beg ch 3

Rnd 3: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2,*dc in the next 7 dc stitches, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3 

Rnds 4 - 8: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2,*work a dc in each of the next stitches until you reach the first chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3 

Rnd 9: (you need to use a stitch marker on all 4 sides in the center of the square, so about 13 stitches from each corner then place a stitch marker, on all 4 sides, because you will need to create a gap on all 4 sides) sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, *dc in each of the next stitches until you reach the center, skip the stitch before the stitch maker, then skip the stitch with the stitch marker, and skip the next stitch after the stitch maker, which is 3 skipped stitches, dc in the next stitch, dc until you reach the chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3 

Rnd 10: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, *dc in each of the next 11 stitches, 2dctog, skip two stitches, it will skip over the previous gap, 2dctog, dc until you reach the chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3

Rnds 11-desired depth of the bag: During rounds you can add colors with a sl st in the beginning. I added two rounds of pink after 8 rounds after the stitch marker part, so I added pink yarn twice, then blue yarn twice, then pink yarn again twice. sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, *dc in each of the next stitches until you reach 3 stitches before the center, 2dctog, skip two stitches, 2dctog, dc until you reach the chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3 Strap 

Handle: I hook, with blue yarn, slip knot onto your hook with your yarn, *work 3 sc in the previous chain 2 peak, sc in the next 12 stitches, until you reach the skipped chain space, that's about 12 sc (may vary) until you reach the previous 2 double crochet together, work 2 single crochet together decrease, this will skip the previous gap, then sc until you reach the chain 2 space peak. 

*Repeat around the top of the bag, finish with a sl st. Straps: H hook, Make 2, chain 95, sc in 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. 

Fasten off. Sew the strap into the center sc of one of the peaks. Sew the other side of the strap to the other side of the other peak on the same side then flip over and do the same for the other strap. *Repeat again for the other strap. Fasten off and Weave in your ends. End with a sl st into the sc of the peak with the handle. Fasten off and Weave in your ends. 

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