This beginner-friendly crochet pattern shows you how to make a trendy mini crossbody bag using the eye-catching granny spike stitch. Combining style and functionality, this bag is perfect for quick errands, festivals, or adding a handmade touch to your outfits.
Crochet Mini Crossbody Bag
With simple materials and two yarn colors, you’ll create a lightweight, customizable accessory that’s both fashionable and practical. The drawstring and detachable strap make it versatile, while the granny spike stitch adds a fun texture that stands out. Whether you're crocheting for yourself or gifting, this pattern is an ideal weekend project.
Materials
- Scissors
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Weight 4 yarn in two colors
Creating the Base of the Bag
- Row 1: Start with a magic circle, chain 2, and make 10 half double crochets (HDC) inside the circle.
- Tighten and slip stitch into the top of chain 2.
- Row 2: Chain 2, make 2 HDC in each stitch.
- Slip stitch and chain 2 at the end.
- Row 3: 1 HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the second stitch.
Repeat this increase pattern around. Slip stitch and chain 2.
- Row 4: 1 HDC in the next two stitches, 2 HDC in the third.
- Repeat increasing every third stitch.
- Row 5: Continue pattern, increasing spacing between 2 HDC by one each row.
- Row 6: Finish base with the same increasing logic.
- Slip stitch and chain 3 at the end.
Granny Spike Stitch Section
- Row 1: Yarn over, place 3 double crochets (DC) in the second stitch (chain 3 acts as the first stitch).
- Skip 3 stitches, then 3 DC in the fourth stitch.
- Repeat to end. Slip stitch and add second yarn color.
- Row 2: Chain 3. In the next open space, DC once, spike DC into the lower stitch, then another DC in the open space.
- Repeat spike stitch pattern across.
- Slip stitch to finish, changing color.
- Row 3–7: Repeat granny spike stitch rows, alternating colors.
- Each even row ends with a DC before the chain 3.
- Last row ends with a spike stitch, DC, and slip stitch.
Top Edge of the Bag
- Chain 1, single crochet (SC) in each stitch.
- Repeat for a total of 4 rows.
- At the end, slip stitch, cut yarn, and weave in ends.
Making the Drawstring
- Using two strands of yarn, make a slip knot and chain to about 30 inches.
- Secure ends.
- Weave the chain through the granny spike stitch spaces, ending with both ends in the front center.
Making the Straps
- Attach yarn to a keychain clip, make a slip knot, and chain to 40–42 inches.
- HDC into the third chain from the hook, then continue HDC across.
- Chain 2 and repeat HDC for a second row.
- Cut and secure.
- Fold end through keychain clip and sew together.
- Repeat for the other strap end.
Attaching the Straps
- Clip straps 9 sections away from the front opening on each side of the bag.
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