For these little bags, we’re using SMC Catania, a sturdy, lustrous cotton yarn that comes in a wide variety of colors. With a Needle Size of 2.5–3.5, this yarn is perfect for small projects, like these little bags. Let’s get started!
What do you need?
Material of the blue bag
- 1 ball of SMC Catania yarn in green 389, blue 201, and blue 253 for the star
- Crochet Hook size 3.5
Crochet Pattern for a Blue Bag
Crochet 38 chain stitches using Blue yarn.
Row 1: 1 chain stitch, 1 half double crochet in the 1st chain stitch, 1 half double crochet in each chain stitch, at the end of the chain 1 half double crochet in the last chain stitch, and continue crocheting on the other side of the chain; there are 3 half double crochets in the first and last chain stitches. Total: 80 half double crochets.
Rows 2–10: 1 chain stitch, 1 half double crochet in each stitch: 80 stitches.
Row 11: Join with Green yarn; crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch.
Row 12: 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the same stitch, 2 double crochets in the next 2 stitches, * 1 chain stitch, skip 1 stitch, 3 double crochets in the next 3 stitches, repeat from *, join the row with 1 slip stitch in the top chain stitch.
Row 13: 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in the same stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch.
Rows 14–18: Join with Blue yarn, 1 chain stitch, 1 half double crochet in the same stitch, 1 half double crochet in each of the next stitches, and close the row with 1 slip stitch in the first stitch.
Rows 19 and 20: Join with green yarn, 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in the same stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitches, and close the row with 1 slip stitch in the same stitch.
Rows 21–33: Join with Blue yarn, 1 chain stitch and 1 half double crochet in the same stitch, 1 half double crochet in each remaining stitch, and close the row with 1 slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 34: Join with green yarn, 1 chain stitch and 1 half double crochet in the same stitch, 1 half double crochet in each remaining stitch, and close the row with 1 slip stitch in the first stitch.
Handle:
Using green yarn, chain 35, or crochet double crochets into a chain of 35.
Rows 2 and 3: Chain 1, work a half double crochet in each stitch. Sew the handle to the last row of the bag.
Star:
Crochet into a magic ring.
Row 1: Chain 3 for the first double crochet, then work 14 double crochets into the magic ring. Close the row with a slip stitch in the third chain.
Row 2: *6 chain stitches, 1 single crochet in the third chain from your hook, 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, 1 treble crochet in the next stitch, and 1 treble crochet in the last chain. Skip 2 stitches and crochet a slip stitch. Repeat from *. Join the row with a slip stitch in the first slip stitch of the row.
Material of the red bag
- 1 ball of SMC Catania yarn in red 192, pink 222, red 390 for the rose, and green 245
- Crochet Hook size 3.5
Crochet Pattern for a Red Bag
Crochet 38 chain stitches using Red yarn.
Row 1: 1 chain stitch, 1 half double crochet in the 1st loop, 1 half double crochet in each subsequent chain stitch; at the end of the chain, 1 half double crochet in the last chain stitch, then continue crocheting on the other side of the chain; there are 3 half double crochets in the 1st and last loops. Total: 80 half double crochets.
Row 2: Using Red yarn, chain 1 and work 1 half double crochet in the same stitch, then 1 half double crochet in each stitch = 80 stitches total.
Rows 3 and 4: Continue working with pink, pull the loop tight, and crochet 1 chain stitch and 1 half double crochet in the same stitch, then 1 half double crochet in each stitch. Repeat rows 2, 3, and 4 five more times. Crochet 12 rows with Red. Crochet the last row with Pink.
Handles:
Using red yarn, chain 35, or crochet double crochets into a chain of 35.
Row 2: 1 chain stitch, work 1 half double crochet in each stitch.
The border:
Chain 1 and single crochet into the first stitch, * skip 1 stitch and double crochet 5 times into the same stitch, skip 1 stitch and single crochet, repeat from * and do the same on the other side. Sew the handle to the Bag on the last row.
Little roses:
Chain 20 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, and 1 single crochet in the first stitch; skip 1 stitch and work 5 double crochets in the same stitch; repeat from *. Using green yarn, chain 40 and tie this chain into a loop.
Material of the checkered bag
- 1 ball of SMC Catania yarn in pink 256, green 245, purple 240, pink 222 for the flower, and green 389- Crochet Hook size 3.5. Tip: The color order is always: Pink, Green, Purple.
Crochet Pattern for a Checkered Bag
Crochet 37 chain stitches using pink yarn
Row 1: 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet in the 1st chain stitch, 1 double crochet in each chain stitch, at the end of the chain 1 double crochet in the last chain stitch, and continue crocheting on the other side of the chain; there are 3 double crochets in the 1st and last loops = 78 double crochets total.
Row 2: Join with green yarn and crochet 4 chain stitches, * skip 3 stitches, 1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches; repeat from *, and join the row with 1 slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 3: Join with purple yarn to a loop, work 3 chain stitches for the first double crochet, work 2 more double crochets in the same loop, * 3 double crochets in the next loop, repeat from *. Repeat rows 2 and 3 13 more times. Work the last row as row 2.
Handles:
Crochet 36 chain stitches in pink, or crochet double crochets onto a chain of 36 chain stitches.
Row 1: 1 chain stitch and 1 double crochet in the first stitch; 1 double crochet in each stitch.
Row 2: Join with green yarn and crochet 4 chain stitches, * skip 3 stitches, 1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches; repeat from *, and close the row with 1 slip stitch in the 1st stitch. Repeat this row on the other side.
Flower:
Crochet into a magic ring: * 3 chain stitches, 2 double crochets, 3 chain stitches, 1 single crochet. Repeat from * 4 times and close the round with 1 slip stitch in the 1st stitch. Pull the loop tight and smooth out the petals. Using green yarn, crochet a chain of 40 chain stitches.
Mochila Bag Want to crochet a bigger bag? We have a complete Crochet Kit for a cool mochila bag—the perfect size to use as a gym bag or school bag.
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