Easy Crochet Party Bag Pattern For Beginners Step By Step

Making a crochet party bag is a delightful project that's simple and rewarding. With basic tools like nautical cord and a crochet hook, you'll be on your way to creating a stylish accessory perfect for any festive event. This pattern offers easy-to-follow steps from start to finish, ensuring your crochet skills can shine.

Crochet Party Bag

Materials Needed:

3 mm nautical cord (there will be a lot left over)
4.5 hook
Lighter
Scissors
Accessories (rings, magnet button, etc.) of your choice

Pattern Instructions

Foundation and Increase Rows:

Start:

Make a chain of 23 stitches.

Measurement:

Check that the piece measures 16 cm.

First Row:

Skip the first chain, start in the second chain. Make two double crochets in each chain until the end of the row. You will finish the last chain with two double crochets.

Continue and Increase:

Turn the piece, continue to the next stitch, make two double crochets in each stitch across to the beginning of the row.

Single Crochet Rows:

Start of Single Crochets:

From now, work into the middle of the base stitch for the rest of the bag. Start the next row by making one single crochet in each stitch across.

Repeat:

Continue this pattern for a total of 20 rows, ensuring each row is finished with the same closure by making a slip stitch.

Finishing and Detailing:

Measurement Check:

After the 20 rows, the piece should measure 19 cm.

Choose the Outside:

Decide which side you want to be the exterior part of the piece. You can turn the piece inside out if preferred.

Closing Off:

Thread the loose ends and secure.

Creating the Ruffled Effect:

Decreasing for Shape:

Single crochet into the first stitch, then follow with two single crochets in sequence. Begin decreasing by making three double crochets in the next base stitch. Continue the pattern of skipping a stitch and decrease across to one side. Repeat for the other side.

Shaping the Bag:

Do four consecutive double crochets in sequence, then continue the sequence of decreases until you reach the end of the row.

Additional Rows for Closing:

Next Rows:

For the next row, make normal double crochets with no decreases. Continue with another row of single crochets, going through the middle of the base stitch.