Crochet Basket Weave Bag
Create a stylish and practical bag using the crochet basket weave technique. This unique design adds texture and interest to your bag, making it stand out from the crowd. By using a combination of front and back post stitches, you can achieve a woven look that is both visually appealing and sturdy. Choose a soft and durable yarn in your favorite color to make a bag that is not only fashionable but also functional. Whether you're heading to the beach, running errands, or going out for a night on the town, this bag is the perfect companion. With its roomy interior and sturdy construction, you can carry all your essentials with ease. Plus, the handmade touch adds a personal flair to your outfit, making you stand out as a fashion-forward individual. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get started on creating your very own crochet basket weave bag today!
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
3 oz for bag and small amounts of green, yellow and color of your choice for flower
CD for base of bag
H (5.0mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends
GAUGE: 4 dc = 1 inch
SIZE: 6 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSIDE BASE:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, (dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, (dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)
Fasten off, weave ends into back of work.
OUTSIDE BASE:
Round 1-4: Repeat rounds 1 - 4 of inside base but DO NOT fasten off. Ch1.
Round 5: Put both pieces together, wrong sides facing each other. Working through both layers, insert hook through same st as slipstitch and through any sc on the other layer. Work a sc in each st around. Insert CD before closing. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch around first dc as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 7: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 8: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 9: Ch 3, bpdc around 2 sts, [fpdc around 3 sts, bpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 10: Ch 3, bpdc around 2 sts, [fpdc around 3 sts, bpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 11: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 12: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 13: Ch 3, bpdc around 2 sts, [fpdc around 3 sts, bpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 14: Ch 3, bpdc around 2 sts, [fpdc around 3 sts, bpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 15: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 16: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 17: Ch 3, bpdc around 2 sts, [fpdc around 3 sts, bpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 18: Ch 3, bpdc around 2 sts, [fpdc around 3 sts, bpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with fpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 19: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 20: Ch 3, fpdc around 2 sts, [bpdc around 3 sts, fpdc around 3 sts] repeat around, ending with bpdc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch around ch 3 as if to back post. (48 sts)
Round 21(eyelet round): Ch 4, [skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1] repeat around, ending with slipstitch in third chain of ch 4.
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join, *ch 2, sc in next dc*, repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
DRAWSTRINGS: Make 2
Ch 76, slipstitch in 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Weave drawstrings in and out of eyelet round starting on opposite sides. Tie the ends of drawstrings in an overhand knot about ½ inch from the ends.
FLOWERS AND LEAVES: Make any number of flowers and leaves that pleases you.
SIMPLE FLOWER:
Round 1: Ch 3, in 3rd ch from hook 1 dc, ch 2, slipstitch, (ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, slipstitch) 4 times. (5 petals).
Round 2: Working in back of round 1, ch 1 (slipstitch under back bars of dc, ch 2) repeat around. Join with slipstitch in first ch 2 loop. (5 loops)
Round 3: Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, slipstitch in first ch 2 loop. (slipstitch, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, slipstitch) 4 times. (5 petals)
Round 4: Working in back of round 3, ch 1 (slipstitch under back bars of second dc, ch 3) repeat around. Join with slipstitch in first ch 3 loop. (5 loops)
Round 5: Ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, slipstitch in first ch 3 loop, (slipstitch, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, slipstitch) in each loop around. (5 petals)
Fasten off.
FLOWER CENTER:
Ch 2, 3 sc in in 2nd ch from hook, slipstitch in first sc.
Sew flower center to center of flower.
LEAF LARGE:
Ch 9, slipstitch in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of last 5 ch, ch 3, slipstitch in same ch as last dc, working on opposite side ch 3, dc in same ch and next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, slipstitch in last ch. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail for sewing to bag.
LEAF MEDIUM:
Ch 7, slipstitch in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of last 3 ch, ch 3, slipstitch in same ch as last dc, working on opposite side ch 3, dc in same ch and next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, slipstitch in last ch. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail for sewing to bag.
LEAF SMALL:
Ch 5, slipstitch in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, ch 3, slipstitch in same ch as last dc, working on opposite side ch 3, dc in same ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, slipstitch in last ch. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail for sewing to bag.
FINISHING:Sew flowers and leaves to bag.