Versatile Two Way Crochet Bag Pattern With Easy Instructions

This crochet pattern is your ticket to creating a stylish, practical, and customizable two-way bag. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, this step-by-step guide takes you through each stage of the project, from creating the base to adding the unique strap. The pattern offers versatility with customization options, allowing you to choose your favorite yarn or adjust the size based on your needs.

Crochet Two Way Bag

Whether you’re looking for a chic accessory or a useful bag for everyday wear, this crochet project has you covered. Plus, with the Romanian cord strap technique, you'll add a personal touch that makes your creation truly stand out!

Materials Needed:

3mm tiny cord
3.5 mm hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Base of the Bag:

Make a slip knot and chain an odd number. The creator chains 21.
Chain one more (this does not count as a stitch).
Row 1: Single crochet in the second loop from your hook, continue single crocheting across.
Rows 2-7: Chain one, turn your work, and single crochet in each stitch across.

Body of the Bag:

Make a slip stitch on the side to start working on it.
Row 1: Chain three (counts as first double crochet), add a stitch marker on the third chain, and chain one more.

Increase: Make one double crochet in the second row.

Chain one, skip the next row, and double crochet in the next row. Repeat, skipping one row until the end.

Subsequent Rows: Chain one, make your first double crochet on top of the first stitch, chain one, skip one stitch, double crochet in the next.

Add puff stitches in each corner.
Repeat until you reach the desired height.

Decreasing Rows:

Chain two, double crochet in the next double crochet.
Chain one, continue double crocheting until the second to last double crochet.

Decrease: Yarn over, insert your hook in the next double crochet, yarn over, pull through two. Yarn over and insert your hook in the last double crochet, yarn over, pull through two, and yarn over to pull through all three loops.

Mark where you're going to decrease in the next row.
Repeat the decrease pattern on each corner.

Finishing:

Make two rows of single crochets around the edges.
In the chain two space of the puff stitch, make two single crochets.

Strap:

Use the Romanian cord technique to create the strap.
Chain two, turn your work, and insert your hook into the loop, pulling the yarn through.
Continue until the strap is 110-120 cm long.
Attach the strap to the bag, ensuring it is not twisted.
Use a yarn needle to join the strap ends together.
Secure ends with glue or by melting them carefully if using plastic cord.