Fashion Meets Function Crochet Crossbody Bag Tutorial For Everyday Use

Whip up something special with your crochet hooks a chic Crochet Crossbody Bag that's all the rage! Imagine taking a handful of yarn, a crochet hook, and a simple zipper and turning them into the coolest bag around. It's not just about making a bag; it's about threading your personality and style into every loop and stitch.

Crochet Crossbody Bag

Materials Needed:

DK weight yarn (color of your choice)
3.5 millimeter crochet hook
Recycled zipper
2.75 millimeter crochet hook (for the rings and the strap)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Sewing machine (optional)

Pattern:

Base of Bag:

Start by chaining 44 (which gives you 43 stitches) for a bag that is approximately 9 inches by 9.5 inches after completion.
Remember the crochet fabric will have some stretch, so make the initial chain slightly less than the desired measurement.

Zipper Columns:

Single crochet for six stitches, turn, and continue the single crochet to build a column tall enough for the zipper width.
Add additional rows if needed—five rows were made in the provided example.

Making The Front and Back Panels:

Repeat the process for creating a second column on the other side of the zipper without breaking the yarn.
Chain 31 stitches (or the necessary amount to bridge the gap between the two columns) and single crochet five again to maintain symmetry.

Continue to single crochet until the panel reaches the desired length (9.5 inches in this example).

Attaching The Zipper:

Sew or tack the zipper into place, ensuring it is aligned correctly with the top edge of the bag's front panel.
Trim the zipper to the required length after it's sewn, leaving enough seam allowance for joining the pieces.

Crochet Rings for Straps:

Switch to a 2.75 millimeter hook.
Chain 21, single crochet one row, and leave the yarn.
Crochet only in the middle 14 stitches, leaving three stitches free on either side.

After two rows, fold the piece in half and slip stitch the two ends together to form a ring.
Repeat to make the second ring.

Constructing The Bag:

Face the rings upside down and sew them in place on the bag where the straps will attach.
Place the right sides of the bag together (front and back panels) and sew around with a ¼ inch seam allowance, leaving the zipper open.

Making The Strap:

Using the 2.75 millimeter hook, choose a different color yarn if desired, and chain 230 (this accounts for additional length for attachment).
Single crochet four rows for the strap, slip stitch it closed, but use the 3.5 millimeter hook to keep the strap flat.