Crochet Flower Bag and Mini Pouch
Create this charming crochet bag with a matching mini pouch, perfect for carrying your essentials. The simple yet beautiful flower embroidery adds a personal touch, making it a lovely gift or a stylish accessory for yourself.
Crochet Flower Bag and Mini Pouch
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (size 4): 200 grams in beige and 50 grams in brown
- Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Gauge:
Using worsted weight yarn with an H/8 hook, you should get about 14 stitches and 16 rows in a 4" square using single crochet. Always check your gauge to ensure the right size!
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
Instructions:
For the Bag:
- Chain 32 to start the base of your bag.
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 31 sc. (31 stitches)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work 31 sc across. (31 stitches)
- Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures 10" high. You should have approximately 30 rows.
- Now fold the piece in half and slip stitch the sides together to form the bag shape.
- For the strap, chain 4. In the second chain from the hook, sc across for 60" length, then fasten off.
- Attach the strap to the sides of the bag using sl st to secure.
- To finish the bag, with the brown yarn, make a decorative scalloped edge: *ch 5, sl st in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in the next chain, sl st in the last chain; repeat from * around the top edge.
For the Mini Pouch:
- Chain 20 to start the base.
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 19 sc. (19 stitches)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work 19 sc across. (19 stitches)
- Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures 6" high (about 12 rows).
- Fold and slip stitch the sides together like the bag.
- For a closure, chain 8 and sl st to create a small loop; attach this to the top middle of the pouch.
- Use yellow yarn to make small flower shapes across the front and embroider using the tapestry needle.
Finishing Tips:
Weave in all loose ends with the tapestry needle to give your bag a clean finish. Blocking the bag will help maintain its shape and enhance the design. You can optionally add a button or snap closure for added security.
This cute crochet flower bag and matching pouch are perfect for a day out or as a thoughtful gift for a friend. Enjoy your creation!
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