Bohemian Crochet Handbag Pattern That Looks Store Bought

If you’re looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your accessories, this bohemian-style crochet handbag is the perfect project. With a structured shape, elegant lace edging, and practical zipper and strap installation, this bag blends function with effortless style. Whether you’re hitting the market or styling for a casual outing, it’s versatile enough to complement any wardrobe.

Crochet Bohemian Handbag

You’ll love the customization options—play with color combos or use different yarn types to match your personal vibe. Ideal for intermediate crocheters, this pattern will leave you with a professionally finished bag that’s as sturdy as it is beautiful.

Materials

Yarn (6 balls recommended)
3.0 mm crochet hook
Leather or canvas bag straps
Zipper
Transparent fishing line or nylon thread
Special sewing thread
Sewing needle
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Bag Dimensions and Tension

Final size: approximately 23–24 cm in height
Keep your tension tight to ensure the bag holds its shape

Lace Edging

Find the first stitch and make a slip stitch
Crochet a chain stitch
Locate the middle of the second single crochet stitch
Insert the hook, draw up a loop, twist the hook to the opposite side, and pull through the chain stitch
Crochet another chain stitch
Repeat the process around: draw up a loop in the next stitch, twist, and pull through the chain stitch
Continue until you complete one round
Cut the yarn and weave in the end with a tapestry needle

Attaching the Bag Strap

Position the strap slightly below the lace edging
Thread a sewing needle with special sewing thread
Begin sewing from the inside through the first hole of the strap
Pass the needle to the opposite side, then sew through the third hole from the outside
Complete one full round of stitching, then sew back again to fill gaps and create neat, secure stitches
Avoid pulling the thread too tightly to protect the leather
If needed, sew along existing holes to adjust any top gaps
Choose the most suitable fit using the two top punched holes on the strap

Installing the Zipper

Open the zipper and align the small tab with the edge or slightly below
Use transparent fishing line or nylon thread for stitching
Pass the needle through a hole on the zipper tape

Stitch from the exit point through to the opposite side
Optionally sew through the leather tab
Reinforce both the beginning and end with extra stitches
Make tighter, denser stitches in each hole
For less visible stitches, use smaller movements on the outside
Sew the zipper from the inside of the bag
Use a double strand of fishing line for durability
You can insert the needle from below to avoid interfering with the bag strap
For the second side, close the zipper first and align it using the strap as a guide