This macrame crochet bag pattern is the perfect project for anyone looking to create a stylish and functional accessory. Using sturdy macrame cord and simple crochet techniques, this bag is designed to hold your essentials while adding a handmade touch to your outfit.
Crochet Macrame Bag
Whether you're heading to the market, beach, or coffee shop, this bag’s sturdy construction and customizable strap length make it as practical as it is fashionable. With detailed instructions and elegant finishing touches like D-rings and a leather tag, you can personalize your creation to match your style effortlessly. It’s a rewarding and trendy project for crocheters of all skill levels.
Materials
- Macrame cord
- 3.5 mm hook
- Four stitch markers
- Golden D-rings
- Leather tag
- Tapestry needle
- Lighter
Bag Body Construction
- Create a slip knot and chain 45 stitches
- Place stitch markers in the 5th, 20th, 25th, and 40th stitches
- Skip the first stitch
- Single crochet into the next 5 stitches until the first stitch marker
- Half double crochet into the next 15 stitches until the second stitch marker
- Single crochet into the next 4 stitches
- Half double crochet into the next 15 stitches until the fourth stitch marker
- Single crochet into the remaining 5 stitches at the end
- Chain one
Work through the back loop only for all stitches
- Single crochet 5 stitches
- Half double crochet 15 stitches
- Single crochet 4 stitches
- Half double crochet 15 stitches
- Single crochet 5 stitches
- Repeat this pattern for a total of 21 rows
- Remove all stitch markers
- Slip stitch the sides of the bag together by working through the back loop only on both sides
- Fasten off the yarn
- Use a lighter to burn off the ends to prevent fraying
- Turn the bag inside out
Strap Construction
- Leave a long tail for sewing
- Create a slip knot
- Chain two
- Insert hook into the first chain, pull up a loop, and work it like a single crochet
- Turn your work
- Insert your hook into the bump on the side, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops
- For the next stitches, turn your work and go through both bumps on the side, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops
- Continue this process until the strap reaches your desired length (suggested 110-112 cm)
Assembling the Bag
- Attach D-rings to the sides of the bag
- Sew the strap onto the D-rings using the long tail and a tapestry needle, sewing up and down a few times for sturdiness
- Hide the tail of the yarn on the back
- Cut off the tail and burn the edges to secure
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