This delightful crochet floral crossbody bag is perfect for carrying your essentials while adding a charming touch to any outfit. With its beautiful beige body and contrasting brown trim, it's both stylish and functional. The floral embroidery adds a personal touch that makes this bag a wonderful gift for friends or a treat for yourself.

Crochet Floral Crossbody Bag

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in beige (approximately 200 yards)
• Worsted weight yarn in brown (approximately 50 yards)
• Embroidery floss in yellow and brown for floral design
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

12 single crochet stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches. To measure your gauge, make a swatch of single crochet and measure the number of stitches and rows in a 4-inch square. Adjust your hook size if needed to match the gauge.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rep = repeat
• rnd = round

Instructions:

Base of the Bag:

1. Start with a slip knot on your hook.
2. ch 30 (this will be the width of your bag).
3. Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (29 sc)
4. Row 2: ch 1, turn. sc in each sc across. (29 sc)
5. Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures 10 inches tall (about 20 rows). This will be the front and back of the bag.

Making the Sides:

1. For the sides, use the same technique as the base, but ch 10 to make smaller rectangles.
2. Make 2 of these pieces, each measuring 10 rows tall.

Assembly:

1. Take the base piece and align the side pieces along the edges. Use the beige yarn to sc around all edges, attaching the sides to the base as you go. This forms the main body of the bag.
2. Continue to sc around the top edges to create a smooth finish.
3. Fasten off and weave in any ends using a yarn needle.

Creating the Flap:

1. ch 21 for the flap and sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (20 sc)
2. Continue to sc until the flap measures about 6 inches long (make about 12 rows).
3. Attach the flap to the top of the bag by sewing it or crocheting it with sc along the edges using brown yarn.

Adding the Strap:

1. For the strap, ch 80 and sc along the chain to create a sturdy strap (it should measure about 40 inches long).
2. Attach each end of the strap to the sides of the bag, securing with sc stitches.

Embroidering the Floral Design:

1. Using the brown embroidery floss, sew a simple branch shape on the front of the bag.
2. Then, add small yellow stitches for flowers along the branch. This enhances the beauty of your bag!

Finishing Touches:

1. Weave in all ends, ensuring everything is tidy.
2. Optionally, block your project by lightly steaming it from a distance to shape it. This will give your bag a neat look.

Optional Variations:

You can change the yarn colors for different styles or add more floral designs based on your preference!

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