Crochet Crossbody Bag

If you're looking to add a touch of charm and functionality to your outfit, a crochet crossbody bag is a perfect choice! These trendy accessories combine style and convenience seamlessly. Crocheted with care and attention to detail, these bags come in a variety of colors and patterns to suit any individual's unique taste. Whether you're running errands or heading out for a fun day with friends, the crossbody design allows for easy, hands-free carrying while still keeping your essentials close at hand. Embrace the bohemian vibes and practicality of a crochet crossbody bag, and elevate your everyday look effortlessly!

Materials:

Special Stitches:

(sc, hdc)- sc and hdc together in the same stitch, a textured stitch.
Sc2tog- single crochet two together, a reduction stitch.
Fhdc- foundation half double crochet, a chain less foundation stitch.

Notes:

1. When joining rounds, pull joining sl st tight, ch 1, and then work first sc of next round in same st as join (join st = first st of round), textured rounds will sk first st and begin textured pattern in second st. This will keep all the joins aligned vertically along one edge of the purse.
2. Purse is worked in the round, starting by working both sides of the starting chain. Form starting chain, and work sc’s into back bump of starting chain, continuing around and back up the other side of the starting chain, so that you end up with v’s on both sides of the foundation round to work in.
3. Textured rounds are turned, be sure you are working the texture st in the sc of the previous round.
4. Rounds transition to gradually reducing rows to form closure flap with buttonholes.

Purse:

Ch 32
Round 1: sc in the back bump of second ch from hook, and in each ch across to last sc, (make three total sc in last ch), continue working along back side of starting ch, into the v’s, sc in the v of the next st, and in each st across, make 2 sc in last st, join with a sl st to first sc made, ch 1. (64 sts) Continue working with right side facing.
Round 2: sc in each st around, join, ch 1. (64 sts)
Rounds 3-5: repeat round 2.
Round 6: sk first st, (sc, hdc) in next st, *sk next st, (sc, hdc) in next st*, repeat ** around, join to first st made, ch 1, TURN. (64 sts)
Rounds 7-10: repeat round 6.
Rounds 11-12: repeat round 2.

Rounds 13-15: repeat round 6.
Rounds 16-17: repeat round 2.
Rounds 18-20: repeat round 6.
Rounds 21-23: repeat round 2.
Rounds 24-26: repeat round 6.
Rounds 27-31: repeat round 2. Do not break yarn at end of round 31.
Begin closure flap rows.
Row 1: Turn, ch 1, sc 31 across, turn, ch 1. (31 sts)
Rows 2-3: repeat row 1.
Row 4: sc2tog, sc 27 across, sc2tog, turn, ch 1. (29 sts)
Row 5: sc in each st across, turn, ch 1. (29 sts)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc 25, sc2tog, turn, ch 1. (27 sts)
Row 7: sc2tog, sc 23, sc2tog, turn, ch 1. (25 sts)
Row 8: sk first st, sl st in next 3 sts, ch 4, sl st 15 across, ch 4, sl st in last four sts, ch 1. Do not break yarn. (two buttonholes made)

Edging:

• Fhdc until strap is apx. 48” long when stretched, or to desired length. Ch 2 and pivot to work back up along right side of strap. Sl st in each st to strap end. Ch 2, and pivot to work back down other side of strap. Sl st in each st to strap end. Join with a sl st. Sew securely to interior of each side of purse. Sew two buttons onto front of purse, aligning with buttonholes.
• Keep right side facing, pivot work to crochet along raw edge of closure flap.
• Sc evenly along raw edge of closure flap, making 1 sc per row working towards purse opening. (apx. 8 sts)
• When you reach purse opening, sl st into top of next st, continue sl st along purse opening toward other side of closure flap.
• When you reach the other side of the closure flap, pivot work and continue working 1 sc per row back up raw edge towards buttonholes (apx. 8 sts)
• When you reach the buttonhole row, sl st to join, a blind join looks best here.
• Fasten off, weave in ends all ends, and align buttons with buttonholes, and sew securely to front of purse.

Strap & Purse Finishing:

Fhdc until strap is apx. 48” long when stretched, or to desired length. Ch 2 and pivot to work back up along right side of strap. Sl st in each st to strap end. Ch 2, and pivot to work back down other side of strap. Sl st in each st to strap end. Join with a sl st. Sew securely to interior of each side of purse. Sew two buttons onto front of purse, aligning with buttonholes.