Crochet Butterfly Hexagon Bag
Step into the world of crochet fashion with the mesmerizing Butterfly Hexagon Bag. This exquisite accessory combines the delicate beauty of butterflies with the practicality of a stylish bag. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this unique piece is sure to turn heads wherever you go. The Butterfly Hexagon Bag is a true work of art, featuring intricate crochet stitches that form the shape of fluttering butterflies. Each hexagon is carefully crafted, showcasing the vibrant colors and patterns that mimic the wings of these graceful creatures. The bag is designed to be spacious enough to hold all your essentials, making it perfect for a day out or a special occasion.
- Premier Yarns “Just Yarn Value” (worsted acrylic): Lemon (½ skein)
- 5.5mm Crochet Hook -> I used Furls Crochet Hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- plastic canvas for stability
- 4 rings
- Short leather bag straps
- Butterflies Iron-on
- Hot Glue
Gauge
6 sts x 3 rounds = 2 square inches
Size
13 x 13 inches (5 inches thick)
Stitches used in the pattern (US terms)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc thermal stitch
- dc = double crochet
- Mattress stitch
Pattern Notes
First, you’ll crochet 2 hexagons and then the one bag side before sewing all of the hexagons together and add the rings and straps at the end on the top.
2 Hexagons
R1: MR, 12 dc into ring
All first DC stitches are ATC
R2: *[1 dc,1 tr, 1 dc] in first st (this is the first corner), 1 dc inc in next st. Repeat from * 6 times. (30 sts), sl st
R3: 1 dc, *[1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc] in next tr, 4 dc, Repeat from * 5 times. Then, [1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc] in next tr, 3 dc. (42 sts)
R4: *1 dc in each st until you hit the corner tr stitch, place 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc] into the tr st, repeat from * all around
Repeat R4 five more times.
1 Bag Side
R1: ch 16, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per ch (8 sts), sl st
R2: 1 sc thermal st per st, turn
Repeat R2 until each long rectangle fits around 5 sides of the hexagon (mine was 168 rows (counted both sides of the thermal crochet piece).
Butterfly Crochet Hexagon Bag Assembly
Sew the long rectangle (side of the bag to give it thickness and space inside) between the 2 hexagons (like the image above). Optionally add plastic canvas with lining on the inside.
Sew the 4 rings (2 on each side) to the bag and attach the leather purse straps (or crochet straps).
Finishing Touches
Optionally hot glue butterflies and flowers to the front of the bag.