Crochet bag

Gauge: 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches

in half double crochet&slip stitch
The size of finished bag depends on the cord and hook size. My bag size is:
Width: 11 in (28 cm)
Height: 6,2 in (16 cm)
Depth: 3,9 in (10 cm)

Content
Materials……………………………..….……2
Techniques……………………..……….…...2
How to crochet an oval base…….…….2
Make the sides……………………….….….6
How to join another skein……..….....10
Vertical seaming………..……………..…11
How to crochet a flap…………………...13
Join the flap and the bag together….17
Sew magnetic button clasp snap..….18
Crochet a strap for a bag……….……..18

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1. Materials
 Any yarn (I used polyester rope
without core, 5 mm, 150 m (5905 in).

The project will look great in T-shirt yarn over, insert hook into the back bar
yarn, cotton or macrame cord too (this of 2nd chain
stitch pattern is better suited to heavy
yarn)!
 Magnetic button clasp snap, chain
 2 metal swivel bag clips
 Hook suitable for your yarn (I used 5
mm)
 Thread, needle, scissors, lighter
 Optinal: stitch marker (you can also yarn over
use a safety pin, paper clip, old
jewelry, yarn)
2. Techniques
 Slip stitch (sl st)
 Half double crochet (hdc)
3.How to crochet an oval base
Row 1
Watch here:https://youtu.be/Sfz-EDkTZwk
pull the yarn through the stitch, you
should now have 3 loops on the hook
- chain
- turning chain
- half double crochet

Chain 16;

yarn over

work a half double crochet stitch into

the 2nd chain stitch from hook, inserting
hook into the small bumpy loop on the
wrong side1:

pull through all loops on the hook; 1

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loop will remain on the hook - 1st hdc is
Look at an individual stitch, you see that it consists of 3
separate loops or strands of yarn: 2 strands that create the V complete, place a stitch marker.
on the right side, which are called the top 2 loops. The right
side of the chain is smooth, and you can see each stitch
clearly. The wrong side has a small bumpy loop on each
stitch (3rd loop).
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Work a half double crochet into the next
13 stitches. Add 4 more hdc into the last stitch,
you’ll end this row with 36 hdc stitches.

In the end chain stitch work 5 hdc.

As you are adding the hdc, the piece will

begin to rotate.

Work 1 hdc into the next 13 stitches

- joining slip stitch

Use a slip stitch to join the end of rows.

inserting hook under the 2 top loops,

weaving in ends at the same time.
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When you have finished the last stitch of
the row, insert hook into the top of the
1st stitch of the row (not the chain 1) - work 2 hdc into the next stitch (2 stitches
worked into 1 stitch is known as an increase
yarn over and draw through the stitch (inc), place a stitch marker in the 1st
and the loop on the hook. The slip stitch stitch.
will connect the last stitch of the row to
the 1st stitch of that same row.

1 hdc into the next 12 stitches.

Chain 1, and then you just continue on

for the next row like normally would!
Row 2
Watch here:https://youtu.be/-kDDsEceqH8

Inc in each of the next 5 stitches.

Skip 1st stitch (marker at the point

specified)
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 Slip stitch to the 1st hdc made, chain 1.
You can lock stitch markers to mark the
increase points; on the following rows,
when you come to the marker, you
work 2 stitches in 1 again, slip the
marker from one stitch to the other to
maintain the marker’s position. Place
stitch markers when you are working
1 hdc into the next 14 stitches. increases, so you know at which point
you’ll need to work increase in the next
row and there will be no need to look at
the diagram!
Row 3
Watch here:https://youtu.be/IdGxyoyWJXY

Inc in each of the last 4 stitches.

NOTE:The last increase work into the
slip stitch that closed the previous row.

This now completes row 2 for a total of

46 stitches.

Skip 1st stitch, work 2 hdc into the next

stitch, 1 hdc into the next 12 stitches,
(inc, 1 hdc)*5 times, 1 hdc into the next
15 stitches, (inc, 1 hdc)*4 times.

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 Take the hook out, make a longer loop,
come in underneath the 1st hdc of the last
The last stitch work into the sl st that row inserting hook from back to front
closed the previous row. Total: 56 (hook goes under 2 top loops), grab the
stitches. loop, pull it through backwards

The right side. go in through the middle of the last

stitch

The wrong side (I like it more and

choose to be the right one).
This is the last row, if you use thinner grab the loop, pull it through backwards,
yarn and need more rows, or just want a this finishes the V shape we’re looking
bigger base, remember: to create each for! Invisible join which looks like a
row should be multiplied by 10 - 5 on chain stitch from every angle and there’s
one end and 5 on other (diagram is no need to cut the cord!
attached)! Continue accordingly as large
as you want to go!
Make the sides
The sides are super easy to make, we’ll
When it’s complete, make the last step:
crochet simple stitch combination - 1
seamless connection!
row repeating multiple times!

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 Row 1
Watch this video:https://youtu.be/bfEPeLTVoI4

- chain

- turning chain
Start with a chain any length (it’ll be
height of the bag). I start with chain 20 + - slip stitch (sl st)
1 turning chain. My row stitch count is
20 and my pattern will list this as a
- half double crochet (hdc)
number, if yours was slightly different
because your yarn, tension or hook is
different, write it down on a note pad.
You won’t have a hard time
remembering it;) It's the only number
you need from here on out.

At this point you can place stitch

markers to divide the base into two Work a sl st in the 2nd chain from hook -
zones - it’ll simplify the process of insert it through the center of the V,
making the sides (I join sides to the base the 1st slip stitch made
on the flat surface skipping 1 stitch from
the previous joining sl st; joining sides
to the base on the rounded part I work a
slip stitch into every stitch - this way bag
will have more rounded shape, and the
opening won’t be too small!). To
distinguish these locations on your work:
count 19 stitches from the 1st marker and
place marker into the 20th stitch; count 8
stitches, place another marker into 9th 4 more to go!
stitch; count 17 stitches from it, place
marker into 18th stitch. Join all the way
around the base inserting hook into
stitches specified in the scheme below

1 hdc in the 6th stitch

or adjust it to create a bag in your
desired shape/size!
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1 sl st in the next.

Repeat alternating between a half

double crochet and a slip stitch 6 more
times, 1 hdc in the last stitch. When you Turn.
have finished the last hdc stitch - join to Row 2
the base: Watch here:https://youtu.be/7PE-fqgnUM0

Back loops

Front loops
Work a hdc into the 2nd stitch from hook
inserting hook in the back loop2:
NOTE: From this moment all rows
we’ll create crocheting through
the back loops only!!!
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Each stitch looks like a V with the top of the V pointing in
the direction of the hook and the bottom of the V pointing
away from the hook. Each side of the V is one of the loops.
Insert the hook through both loops like you would for
regular stitches. With the hook in loops of the stitch, identify
the one loop closer to you as the front loop and the loop
farther from you as the back loop.

work a slip stitch under the 2 top loops

of the next stitch from hook.
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 Sl st in the 2nd chain from hook (insert it
through the back loop)

Work a slip stitch in the next stitch.

1 sl st into the next 4 stitches.

Continue alternating a half double

crochet with a slip stitch across the row
until there’re 5 stitches left.

Alternate the half double crochet with

the slip stitch across the row 7 times,
hdc in the last stitch.

Ending with 5 slip stitches, chain 1,

turn.

Work a joining slip stitch into the next

stitch.

Row 3
Watch here:https://youtu.be/SUXuf_CzBHc
Repeat row 1.

Turn.

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Row 4
Watch here:https://youtu.be/6IqNFYGde1o

Repeat row 2.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 to continue the

pattern, join all the way around base
working joining slip stitches.

Work a hdc in the 2nd stitch from hook,

a sl st in the next stitch.

Continue alternating the half double

crochet with the slip stitch across the
row until there’re 5 stitches left

How to join a new skein of yarn

ending with 5 slip stitches. There are few ways:
1. Make a knot and weave in ends to
make it invisible from the front, watch
here:https://youtu.be/CinfZKGaJck

Chain 1, turn.
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When you’re getting pretty close to the
end of the skein, pick up the yarn from
another one to work a hdc - grab the
yarn

Then draw cord tails to the wrong side,

weave the hook (or a tapestry needle)
down in and out of the back of a few
stitches as shown in the pictures above.
pull through 2 loops, hdc is done, it’s Ends of yarn are secure now and
attached to the work now. invisible from the front.
2.You can use a regular lighter and fuse
two ends of cord together, watch
here:https://youtu.be/X3eSoX5OBxE
3.Stitch together the two tails, watch
here:https://youtu.be/ghPQ3eMFv4A
Apply method which works easier,
simpler, faster for you!

Work a sl st into the next stitch.

Form a loop, tighten the knot by gently Vertical seaming

pulling on both tails of the yarn. Watch here:https://youtu.be/o0o20jTdblA
When the last row is done

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turn and work the last row - repeat row
3 working one stitch of both pieces at a
time (insert hook into stitches of the
first and the last row).

Continue alternating hdc and slip

stitches 6 more times, add a hdc

1 slip stitch in the last 5 stitches to

finish the row
Put hook into the first stitches of both
rows, work a normal hdc.

it creates almost invisible seam.

1 slip stitch into the next stitch of both

rows.
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Then cut the cord, pull it through the
loop on the hook

insert hook from the back of your work

to the front, grab the cord, draw to the
wrong side

and weave in ends.

How to crochet a flap
How to start watch here:https://youtu.be/-V0CGp4YtiE
All starts with a magic ring:

Lay the tail end of your yarn against

your open left hand, with the tail end
pointing toward you. Loop the working
end of the yarn loosely around the back
of your finger, cross the working end of
the yarn over on top of the tail end, and
to the left.

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 Once you have worked all 7 of the
stitches need, pull the yarn tail until
the stitches are pulled together and
the hole in the center disappears.
Put your thumb where the working
yarn and yarn end are crossed to
hold the loop in placе! Insert the
hook through the loop from right to
left. Grab the cord, as you pull up,
rotate the hook up towards you. Pull
it under the loop, and pull up - BUT
do not to let go of the crossed
strands!!!
Chain 1, mark your center stitch (4th).
I’m locking stitch marker to mark the
increase point; on the following 4 rows,
when you come to the marker, you
work 5 stitches in 1, slip the marker in
the center stitch again to maintain the
marker’s position. Place stitch marker
when you are working an increase, so
you know at which point you’ll need to
work the same increase in the next row
and there will be no need to look at the
Wrap the hook with the yarn again diagram!
and pull it through the loop on the
hook.

- magic ring
- half double crochet
- turning chain
Row 2
You now have your magic ring and Watch this video:https://youtu.be/D7ddYaTAw3Q
this is the first loop, now it’s time to
make your first round of stitches
into the ring. Work 7 half double
crochet stitches inserting hook into
the centre of your magic loop and
under the tail of the yarn (you are
working over the 2 strands – this is
correct and this will secure your
yarn tail).
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 Hdc in the 2nd stitch from hook, 1 hdc in
the next 4 stitches.
Hdc in the 2nd stitch from hook (insert it
under the 2 loops on top of the stitch).

1 hdc into the next 2 stitches. 5 hdc into the next stitch, 1 hdc in the
last 5 stitches.

5 hdc into the next stitch; place a stitch

marker on central stitch.

Total: 15 stitches. Chain 1, turn.

Row 4
Watch this video:https://youtu.be/-9JAPEX0yq4

1 hdc in the last 3 stitches.

This now completes row 2 for a total of
11 stitches. Chain 1, turn.
Row 3
Watch this video:https://youtu.be/gkPF9uHL8ZE

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Hdc in the 2nd stitch from hook, 1 hdc Work 2 hdc cluster: yarn over, insert
into the next 6 stitches, 5 hdc in the hook the 2nd stitch from hook
next stitch, 1 hdc in the last 7 stitches.
19 stitches in total. Chain 1, turn.
Row 5
Watch this video:https://youtu.be/eKL_3qlwA0Y

yarn over, pull the yarn through the

stitch

Hdc in the 2nd stitch from hook, 1 hdc

into the next 8 stitches, 5 hdc into 1 yarn over, put hook into the same stitch
stitch, 1 hdc in the last 9 stitches. one more time

yarn over

23 stitches in total. Chain 1, turn.

Row 6
Watch this
video:https://youtu.be/ZwkiV_mWGLshttps://youtu.be/
dHMcArULH1A pull the yarn through the stitch (you
should now have 5 loops on the hook),
yarn over

pull through all loops on the hook, done!

-2 hdc cluster

1 sl st into the next stitch.

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Alternate between the 2 hdc cluster and
a sl st 10 more times, 2 hdc cluster in
the last stitch.

Insert hook through the two corners of

both pieces, grab the cord, slip stitch
yarn through the corners to pull up a
loop

Join the flap and the bag together

Watch here:https://youtu.be/7rjfmVd7DKU

slip stitch 1 through both pieces in the

next stitch along.

We will be using a slip stitch seaming

technique to attach a flap to the bag.
Fold the bag in half, and start working
slip stitches along the top edge on the
wrong side.

Keep repeating it until you have finished

slip stitching along both edges!

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 then close the flap to make sure that the
button goes straight to the back side of it.
Sew the other end of the button to the
bag!
Crochet a strap for a bag
Watch here:https://youtu.be/L5wxYG2WunI

Then cut the cord, pull the yarn tail

through the loop

Step 1: put the cord over the hook and

insert it into the center of metal bag clip

fasten off and weave in ends on the back

side of the flap!
Sew magnetic button clasp snap
Mark the centre of the bag, use a stitch
marker on both sides to mark the pull it through, yarn (and yarn tail) over,
centre. Now take one piece of the snap pull through the loop on the hook
and positioning at the centre rightly,
secure the magnetic button - using a
needle and matching yarn, sew it.

chain 1.

So we have done with one piece of the

magnetic button

Step 2: insert the hook into the 2nd chain

from the hook, into the indicated space

yarn over, pull it through the stitch

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 yarn over, insert hook under the
yarn over again, insert hook into the indicated loop again
same space one more time

grab the cord

grab the cord, draw through the loop,
you should have 4 loops on the hook

pull it through, yarn over

yarn over, draw it through all the loops

on the hook.

draw the yarn through all the loops on

the hook. Repeat step 3: chain 1.
Let’s do it one more time together:
Step 3: chain 1.

Repeat step 2: insert hook into the

Repeat step 2: insert hook under the
indicated space
indicated loop

yarn over, draw it through the loop

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yarn over, draw it through the loop

yarn over, insert hook under the same

space again

yarn over, pull it through

Well done! You did it!

Congratulations!!!
I sincerely hope the creation process
was enjoyable and fun, and you have got
an absolutely awesome bag which will
yarn over, draw it through all the loops bring a smile on your face, happiness in
on the hook. your heart and will be enjoyed for years
to come:) If you feel comfortable, please,
leave a review, feedback is very
important to me, thanking you in
advance for your help in this matter!

Repeat step 3: chain 1.

Keep repeating step 2-3 to grow your
knot cord until you reach the desired
length of the strap. Below, you can see a
picture of what your cord will look like
after a few repeats.

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