Create Your Own Crochet Bucket Bag: A Step-by-Step Guide with Materials, Instructions, and Tips
The crochet bucket bag is not just a cute accessory, it's a stylish way to carry all your essentials while adding a touch of handmade charm to your outfit. With its roomy interior and sturdy design, this bag is perfect for a day out shopping or a leisurely stroll in the park. The intricate crochet pattern gives it a unique look that is sure to catch the eye of everyone around you.
Materials Used
- Ice Yarns Atlas, 100 gr, 100% Acrylic. 130 m, a total of 180 grams- 1.5 skeins of color A and scrap yarn for Color B.
- Or any weight # 5 yarn (cotton or acrylic)
- Hook: US Size H-8 (5 mm)
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- The base is 5 rounds 4” X 4” (solid granny square)
- The body is: 7 rounds X 11 st (stitch pattern)
Sizes
This sample is 11” in height and 32” in circumference.
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- St = Stitch
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Slst = Slip Stitch
- Yo = Yarn Over
Specialty Stitches
- V st = (Dc+ch1+dc) in same st, skip 2 st
- BloSc = Back Loop Only Single Crochet stitch (Insert hook into the next st (but only in the back loop). YO, pull back through that st (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 2 loops on hook)
- Dc3tog: Yo, insert hook in last st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (2 loops on hook), skip next st, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop and pull through 2 (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in same st, pull up loop, pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through all last 4 loops, ch 1
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terminology.
- This pattern is worked in rounds.
- This pattern is worked in one piece bottom up; we start with the base and continue with the body of the bag.
- Ch 3 counts as st at the beginning of each row.
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- I used an accent color for styling - you can decide on one, two, or more colors.
Instructions
The Base of the Bag – Solid Granny Square
Ch 4, join with a Slip Stitch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 3, Dc2, *[Ch2, Dc 3] repeat from * 2 more times, Ch 2, Slst to 1st ch from ch3.
Round 2
Ch 3, dc 1 in next 2 st, *(dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, dc 1 in next 3 st, repeat from * 2 more times, finish with (dc2+ch1+dc2) in next ch2 space and Slst to 1st ch from ch3.
Round 3
Ch 3, dc 1 in next 4 st, (dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, *dc 1 in next 7 st, (dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, repeat from * 2 more times, dc 1 in last 2 st, Slst to ch 1 from ch3.
Round 4
Ch 3, dc 1 in next 6 st, (dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, *dc 1 in next 11 st, (dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, repeat from * 2 more times, dc 1 in last 4 st, Slst to ch 1 from ch3.
Round 5
Ch 3, Dc 1 in next 8 st, (dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, *dc 1 in next 15 st, (dc2+ch1+dc2) in ch2 space, repeat from * 2 more times, dc 1 in last 6 st, Slst to ch 1 from ch3.
Round 6
Ch 1, BloSc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next and around to the end of the round, Slst to ch 1 (80 st).
The Body
Round 7
Ch 3, dc 1 in next st and around to end of round, Slst to ch 1 from ch 3 (80 st).
Round 8
Ch 4 (counts as dc+ch1)+dc in 1st st from hook, skip 2 st, Vst in next, and around to end of round finish with Slst to ch 1 of ch3 (80 st).
Round 9
Slst to 1st ch1 space, dc 3 in ch 1 space, dc 3 in next ch 1 space, and around to end of round finish with Slst to ch 1 of ch3 (80 st).
Round 10
Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and around to end of the round, finish with Slst to ch 1 (80 st).
Round 11
Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and around to end of the round, finish with Slst to ch 1 (80 st).
Pattern Repeat Rounds
The pattern repeat rounds are 8-11. Work 3 more repeats to round # 22. Change colors where you wish - I changed for rounds 16+17 to give my sample a pop of color.
Closing the Bag
Round 23
Ch 3, dc3tog, *dc 1 in next st, dc3tog, repeat from * to end of round, Slst to ch 1 of ch3.
Round 24+25
Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around to end of round, Slst to ch 1.
The Strap
Slip Knot, Yarn over the yarn tail and pull through both loops, insert the hook into the 1st loop, yarn over and pull through both loops - repeat for as long as you wish.
Attach the strap to the bag.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. I used 2 strands of yarn in both colors and worked a long chain, inserting it between the stitches to close the bag.
Optional: add wooden beads.
Enjoy!