Mama Moon bag
The mama moon bag is a bigger version of the original Make.E
moon bag. Designed to keep the ‘no sew’ element from the
original, the mama moon bag is crocheted in a horseshoe shape
with a join as you go flap. The bag can be made in two colour
ways, keeping the bag all one colour or working a contrasting
colour for the flap.
Final approx. measurements – Width 34cm x 30cm long
You will need:
• 2x 100m of 5mm Bobbiny rope either same colour or contrasting. – alternatively, you can use
macramé rope as a substitute yarn. (Thinner cords also work but keep in mind that your bag will work up smaller).
• 10mm hook
• Scissors
• Bag strap – I find mine on EBay, search ‘replacement shoulder bag strap’ for lots of choice.
• Optional sew on magnetic clasp
Abbreviations (THIS PATTERN IS WRITTEN UK TERMS - US CONVERSION STS CAN BE FOUND BELOW):
• Ch – chain
• ss – slip stitch
• dc – Double Crochet (US Single Crochet)
• htr – Half Treble Crochet (US Half Double Crochet)
• tr – Treble Crochet (US Double Crochet)
• 2dctog – Double Crochet the next 2 sts together – decrease. (Single Crochet the next 2 sts together
– decrease.)
• 2htrtog – Half Treble the next 2 sts together – decrease. (Half Double the next 2 sts together –
decrease)
• 2trtog – Treble Crochet the next 2 sts together – decrease. (Double Crochet the next 2 sts together
– decrease.)
Chainless Foundation – ch2, insert hook in first ch (catching 2 loops on top of hook), YO, pull through
1st loop on hook. YO, pull through 2 on hook (1 chainless dc made), insert hook into stitch below
(catching 2 loops on hook) YO, pull through 1st loop on hook. YO, pull through 2 on hook (2nd chainless
dc made). I have added a ‘HOW TO’ of this technique on my highlights on my Instagram page
@make.e.
Before you start: TOP TIP for winding your yarn… find the knotted end of your bobbiny
rope and start winding a ball, this will save you getting in a big tangle later.
Body of Bag:
Row 1: Ch5, 1dc into 1st ch from hook, 1dc into the next 2 sts, 4dc into the last ch st (your
work will turn), 1dc in each underside of the foundation chain. (10)
NOTE: ALWAYS work your first stitch in the first available stitch, no need to skip a stitch or
work into a ch stitch.
Row 2: ch1, turn, 1dc in the next 3 sts, 2dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1dc in last 3 sts. (14)
Row 3: ch1, turn, 1htr in the next 5sts, 2htr in each of the next 4 sts, 1htr in last 5 sts (18)
Row 4: ch1, turn, 1tr in the next 4 sts, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr in each of
the last 4 sts. (22)
Row 5: ch1, turn, 1dc in the next 6 sts, 2dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc in
last 6 sts. (26)
Row 6: Ch1, turn, 1tr in next 7sts, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr in last
7sts. (30)
Row 7: ch1, turn, 1dc in first 5 sts, 2dc, 1htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr in next 4
sts, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr,2htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2dc, 1dc in last 5 sts. (38)
Row 8: ch1, turn, 1dc in next 7 sts, (1dc,1htr) in same st, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 1htr,
1htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr,
(1htr,1dc) in same st, 1dc in last 7 sts. (44)
Row 9: ch1, turn, 1htr in next 9 sts, (1htr, 1tr) in same st, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr,
2tr, 1tr into next 6sts, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, (1tr,1htr) in same st, 1htr in last
9 sts. (50)
Row 10: ch1, turn, 1dc in each st to end (50)
The next part of the pattern closes the back of the body of the bag…
Row 11: ch1, turn, 1htr in next 9 sts, 2htrtog, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr
into next 6sts, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2htrtog, 1htr in last 9 sts. (44)
Row 12: ch1, turn, 1dc in next 7 sts, 2htrtog, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr,
2htrtog, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2htrtog,
1dc in last 7 sts. (38)
Row 13: ch1, turn, 1dc in first 5 sts, 2dctog, 1htr, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 2htrtog,
1htr in next 4 sts, 2htrtog, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 2htrtog, 1htr, 1htr, 2dctog, 1dc in last 5 sts.
(30)
Row 14: Ch1, turn, 1tr in next 7sts, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr,
2trtog, 1tr in last 7sts. (26)
Row 15: ch1, turn, 1dc in the next 6 sts, 2dctog, 1dc, 1dc, 2dctog, 1dc, 1dc, 2dctog, 1dc, 1dc,
2dctog, 1dc in last 6 sts. (22)
Row 16: ch1, turn, 1tr in the next 4 sts, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog, 1tr, 1tr, 2trtog,
1tr in each of the last 4 sts. (18)
Row 17: ch1, turn, 1htr in the next 5sts, 2htrtog in next 8 sts, 1htr in last 5 sts (14)
Row 18: ch1, turn, 1dc in the next 3 sts, 2dctog in each of the next 8 sts, 1dc in last 3 sts. (10)
(leaving a long tail), ss the seam together, cast off weave in ends. (see next image)
If you can keep your tail
long, you can use the tail to
slip stitch the opposite
stitches together to close
the seam.
Flap: Using 2nd ball in same colour or colour B.
Attach yarn at back of body of the bag at the point of the ss seam. Working from the inside
out, evenly work approx. 35dc sts around the top of the bag until you get back to the ss seam.
Row 1: work a chainless dc foundation until you have 6dc sts, work another 3dc into the last
dc st, 1dc in each 5sts underside of the foundation dc. Ss to join to body of bag. (14)
Row 2: ch1, turn, 1dc in the next 5 sts, 2dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1dc in last 5 sts. Ss to join
to body of bag. (18)
Row 3: ch1, turn, 1htr in the next 7sts, 2htr in each of the next 4 sts, 1htr in last 7 sts. Ss to
join to body of bag. (22)
Row 4: ch1, turn, 1tr in the next 6 sts, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr in each of
the last 6 sts. Ss to join to body of bag. (26)
Row 5: ch1, turn, 1dc in the next 8 sts, 2dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc in
last 8sts. Ss to join to body of bag. (30)
Row 6: Ch1, turn, 1tr in next 9sts, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 1tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr in last
9sts. Ss to join to body of bag. (34)
Row 7: ch1, turn, 1dc in first 7 sts, 2dc, 1htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr in next 4
sts, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 2htr, 1htr, 1htr, 2dc, 1dc in last 7 sts. Ss to join to body of bag. (38)
Continue to slip stitch in each dc st round the top of the body of the bag until you get back
to the flap, continue to slip stitch around the flap, finishing with a final ss to the body of the
bag, cast off and weave in ends.
Clip on bag strap and GO!
Thank you so much for making the Make.E Mama Moon bag. I hope you enjoyed making it.
I’d love to see your creations you can tag me in your makes using #mamamoonbag, I look
forward to seeing you and your bag on your adventures.
Small print: this pattern is the intellectual property of Emily Ashbourn, it is not to be copied or distributed
without permission. I am happy for you to make to sell this item in small quantities at craft fairs or to family
and friends. Please always credit the designer. THANK YOU
