This crochet pattern guides you through creating a beautiful and functional cell phone bag using a textured basket weave stitch. Designed with practicality in mind, the bag features a sturdy construction and an adjustable strap, making it perfect for carrying your essentials hands-free.
Crochet Basket Weave Phone Bag
Whether you’re running errands or heading out for a casual walk, this phone bag offers a stylish solution to keep your phone protected and within easy reach. Plus, the pattern allows room for customization in color and strap length, making it suitable for all ages and styles.
Materials
- 100% cotton yarn
- 3 mm crochet hook (optional: 3.5 mm or 4 mm for a looser texture)
Bag Construction
Starting the Base
- Make a slip knot
- Chain 24 stitches
- Chain 3 more (counts as the first double crochet)
- Double crochet into the 25th stitch
- Mark the first double crochet and the bottom of the last stitch to identify the round's end
- Work one double crochet into every stitch across the row
- In the last stitch of the row, work two double crochets
- Continue around the corner and work over the tail
- Work one double crochet in each stitch on the other side
- In the marked stitch at the bottom, work two double crochets
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet to close the round
Setup Row
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet)
- Double crochet into the next two stitches (skip the stitch below the chain three)
- Chain 1
- Skip the next stitch
- Double crochet into the following three stitches
- Chain 1
- Continue the pattern (three double crochets, chain one, skip one) around
- Slip stitch into the chain three space to close the round
Basket Weave Pattern
- Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch)
- Work front post double crochets into the next three stitches
- Chain 1
- Work back post double crochets into the following three stitches
- Chain 1
- Alternate three front post and three back post double crochets with a chain one in between, around
- Slip stitch into the first front post double crochet to close the round
- Repeat this round two more times for a total of three rounds
Alternating Basket Weave Pattern
- Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch)
- Where there were front post stitches, work back post double crochets
- Chain 1
- Where there were back post stitches, work front post double crochets
- Chain 1
- Repeat this pattern for three rounds
- Alternate the basket weave pattern every three rows for a total of 21 rows (7 repeats)
Finishing the Bag Top
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet
- Chain 1
- Work one single crochet into each stitch and chain one space around
- Work two rounds of single crochets
- Cut the tail and perform an invisible join using a tapestry needle
- Fasten off securely
Strap Construction
Starting the Strap
- Leave a small tail for sewing
- Make a slip knot
- Chain 2
- Insert the hook into the first stitch
- Yarn over and pull through both loops
Continuing the Strap
- Turn your work
- Insert hook into the side knob, yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete the single crochet
- Turn your work again and insert hook through both side bumps, yarn over, and pull up a loop
- Yarn over and pull through both loops
- Continue this process to the desired strap length (recommended 48 inches for adults)
- Maintain even tension without pulling too tightly
Attaching the Strap
- Position the strap on the inside of the bag about 1 cm from the side
- Use the tail and tapestry needle to sew the strap securely in place, weaving in between stitches for a clean finish
- Start sewing from the bottom up for extra strength
- Weave the remaining tail into the middle of the strap to hide it
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