Crochet Flower Bag Pattern For Summer Outgoings

Materials List

• Aloha Yarn: 4 balls (or a similar lightweight summer/raffia-style yarn).

• 3.0mm (5/0) Crochet Hook

• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing handles.

• Stitch Markers: To mark the beginning of rounds.

• Scissors

• Optional: Cloth inner pouch (approx. 25x20cm) and a decorative label.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: Chain

• sc: Single Crochet

• tr: Treble Crochet

• sl st: Slip Stitch

• MR: Magic Ring (or Chain-6 loop)

1. Floral Motif Pattern

The bag is constructed using individual flower motifs. Each flower consists of 6 petals (unless specified for shaping).

• Foundation: Ch 6, sl st into the first ch to form a ring.

• First Petal: Ch 4. Work 3 incomplete tr into the ring (keep the last loop of each on the hook). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Ch 4, then sc into the ring.

• Middle Petals (2–5): Ch 3. Work 3 incomplete tr into the ring. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Ch 4, then sc into the ring.

• Final Petal: Repeat the petal steps, but finish with a sl st into the center ring instead of an sc. Ch 1 and fasten off.

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2. Assembly (Join-As-You-Go)

To connect the bag, you must join the motifs at the tips of the petals while crocheting the final round of a new flower.

• Connection Method: After pulling through the loops of your 3 incomplete tr, insert the hook into the corresponding petal tip of a finished flower. Pull the current loop through the finished petal, then ch 4 and sc into the ring to secure the join.

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Structure Layout:

• Base: Join 4 flowers in a row.

• Shaping: Use 5-petal flowers at the corners/ends to transition from the flat base to the curved sides.

• Body: Crochet 4 vertical rounds of flowers. Each round requires 12 flowers joined in a circle.

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3. I-Cord Handles (Make 2)

The handles are worked as a sturdy cord rather than a flat strap.

• Foundation: Ch 4. Skip the 1st ch, sc in the next 3 chains.

• The Cord: Rotate the work and sc into the “V” of the second stitch. Continue rotating and working into the two horizontal loops on the side of the stitch.

• Length: Continue until the cord measures approximately 43cm. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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4. Finishing

1. Blocking: Use a garment steamer or iron (on a low steam setting) to flatten the motifs. This is essential for the bag to hold its shape.

2. Handles: Sew the ends of the handles to the inside of the bag, aligning them with the center of the floral motifs on the top row.

3. Details: Add a decorative label to the front and insert the cloth pouch inside to prevent small items from falling through the flower petals.