Crochet Handbag & Shoulder Bag Pattern

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This project is a stylish and flexible mesh handbag that is perfect for shopping or daily use. You will need a 2.5mm crochet hook and ribbon-style yarn to ensure the bag keeps its shape even when it is full. The bag has a classic grid look that you can leave plain or decorate with small crochet flowers!

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About The Creator:

Bi do Handmade has been an expert in crocheting and designing crochet amigurumi, bag charms, and pouches. Also visit her YouTube channel for more exciting projects. 

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Crossed Stitch Phone Bag Pattern

Terminology: US Terms Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:

  • 2.5mm Crochet Hook

  • Yarn (Sport or DK weight, solid color recommended)

  • Magnetic snap button or standard button

  • Stitch markers

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: Chain

  • sc: Single Crochet

  • hdc: Half Double Crochet

  • dc: Double Crochet

  • sl st: Slip Stitch

  • st(s): Stitch(es)

  • sk: Skip

  • yo: Yarn Over

  • sp: Space

  • beg: Beginning

  • inv-V: Inverted V-Stitch (Cluster) – Explained in Special Stitches

Special Stitches:

  • Inv-V (Inverted V-Stitch): YO, insert hook into starting st, pull up a tall loop. YO, skip next 2 sts, insert hook into 3rd st, pull up a tall loop. YO, pull through all loops on hook. Ch 1 to close (counts as top of stitch).

  • Reverse SC (Crab Stitch): Working from left to right, insert hook into previous st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through both loops.

Part 1: Rectangular Base

  • Row 1: Ch 9 (ensure starting ch is a multiple of 3). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [8 sc]

  • Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. [8 sc]

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  • Rows 3–42: Repeat Row 2 until base reaches desired width of the bag (ensure total row count is a multiple of 3).

  • Border Round:

    • Ch 1, do not turn. Work sc evenly around the entire rectangle.

    • Work 3 sc in each of the 4 corner sts.

    • Along the long sides, work 1 sc per row end.

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    • Note: Ensure total stitch count around the perimeter is a multiple of 3.

    • Join with sl st to first sc.

  • Optional: Change color here if a contrasting base is desired.

Part 2: Main Body

  • Setup Round: Ch 1. Work 1 hdc in each st around. Do not increase at corners. Join with sl st to first hdc.

  • Round 1 (Pattern):

    • First inv-V: Ch 1, lengthen loop slightly. YO, insert hook into same st as join, pull up loop. YO, sk 2 sts, insert into next st, pull up loop. YO, pull through all loops. Ch 1 to close. Mark this closing ch.

    • Behind the V: Work 1 dc in each of the 2 skipped sts behind the inv-V just made. (Push the V forward to work behind it).

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    • Next inv-V: YO, insert hook into same st where previous inv-V ended. Pull up loop. YO, sk 2 sts, insert into next st. Pull up loop. YO, pull through all loops. Ch 1 to close.

    • Behind the V: Work 1 dc in each of the 2 skipped sts behind the V.

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    • Repeat from * to * around.

    • Join: Work the final inv-V leg into the base of the first inv-V to close the round continuous. Sl st into the marked top of the first inv-V.

  • Round 2 onwards:

    • Repeat the pattern of Round 1.

    • The first leg of an inv-V goes into the top of the V below.

    • The second leg goes into the top of the next V below.

    • The 2 dc are worked into the 2 dc of the previous round (behind the V).

    • Continue until bag reaches desired height.

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Part 3: Top Rim & Eyelets

  • Note: Change color back to base color if desired.

  • Row 1: Sc in each st around (work into tops of Vs and DC sts). Join.

  • Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

  • Row 3 (Eyelet Holes):

    • Mark 4 positions for strap holes (2 on front, 2 on back, approx 1-2 cm from side edges).

    • Sc around to first marker. Ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in next.

    • Repeat at each marker location. Sc in remaining sts. Join.

  • Row 4: Sc in each st around. Work 4 sc into each Ch-2 space to reinforce the hole. Join.

  • Row 5 (Edging): Ch 1. Work Reverse SC (Crab Stitch) in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 4: Romanian Cord Strap

  • Leave a long tail. Ch 2.

  • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn.

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  • Row 2: Insert hook under the single vertical loop on the side of the st. Sc. Turn.

  • Row 3 onwards: Insert hook under the two parallel vertical loops on the side. Sc. Turn.

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  • Repeat Row 3 until strap reaches desired length.

  • Finishing: Fasten off.

Assembly

    1. Attach Strap: Thread strap ends through the eyelet holes (in from outside, out from inside).

    2. Adjustable Knot: Tie the ends using a sliding fisherman’s knot to allow length adjustment.

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      • Place strap end over main strap.

      • Wrap tail around main strap twice (working towards the loop).

      • Thread tail through the wraps. Pull tight.

    4. Closure: Sew magnetic snap or button to the inside center of the bag opening.

Video Tutorial:

Pattern In UK Terms

 Special Stitches:

  • Inv-V (Inverted V-Stitch): YO, insert hook into starting st, pull up a tall loop. YO, skip/miss next 2 sts, insert hook into 3rd st, pull up a tall loop. YO, pull through all loops on hook. Ch 1 to close (counts as top of stitch).

  • Reverse DC (Crab Stitch): Working from left to right (backwards), insert hook into previous st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through both loops. (Note: This uses the UK Double Crochet movement).

Part 1: Rectangular Base

  • Row 1: Ch 9 (ensure starting ch is a multiple of 3). dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [8 dc]

  • Row 2: Ch 1, turn. dc in each st across. [8 dc]

  • Rows 3–42: Repeat Row 2 until base reaches desired width of the bag (ensure total row count is a multiple of 3).

  • Border Round:

    • Ch 1, do not turn. Work dc evenly around the entire rectangle.

    • Work 3 dc in each of the 4 corner sts.

    • Along the long sides, work 1 dc per row end.

    • Note: Ensure total stitch count around the perimeter is a multiple of 3.

    • Join with ss to first dc.

Part 2: Main Body

  • Setup Round: Ch 1. Work 1 htr in each st around. Do not increase at corners. Join with ss to first htr.

  • Round 1 (Pattern):

    • First inv-V: Ch 1, lengthen loop slightly. YO, insert hook into same st as join, pull up loop. YO, sk 2 sts, insert into next st, pull up loop. YO, pull through all loops. Ch 1 to close. Mark this closing ch.

    • Behind the V: Work 1 tr in each of the 2 skipped sts behind the inv-V just made. (Push the V forward to work behind it).

    • Next inv-V: YO, insert hook into same st where previous inv-V ended. Pull up loop. YO, sk 2 sts, insert into next st. Pull up loop. YO, pull through all loops. Ch 1 to close.

    • Behind the V: Work 1 tr in each of the 2 skipped sts behind the V.

    • Repeat from * to * around.

    • Join: Work the final inv-V leg into the base of the first inv-V to close the round continuous. ss into the marked top of the first inv-V.

  • Round 2 onwards:

    • Repeat the pattern of Round 1.

    • The first leg of an inv-V goes into the top of the V below.

    • The second leg goes into the top of the next V below.

    • The 2 tr are worked into the 2 tr of the previous round (behind the V).

    • Continue until bag reaches desired height.

Part 3: Top Rim & Eyelets

  • Row 1: dc in each st around (work into tops of Vs and tr sts). Join.

  • Row 2: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join.

  • Row 3 (Eyelet Holes):

    • Mark 4 positions for strap holes (2 on front, 2 on back, approx 1-2 cm from side edges).

    • dc around to first marker. Ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next.

    • Repeat at each marker location. dc in remaining sts. Join.

  • Row 4: dc in each st around. Work 4 dc into each Ch-2 space to reinforce the hole. Join.

  • Row 5 (Edging): Ch 1. Work Reverse DC (Crab Stitch) in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 4: Romanian Cord Strap

  • Leave a long tail. Ch 2.

  • Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn.

  • Row 2: Insert hook under the single vertical loop on the side of the st. dc. Turn.

  • Row 3 onwards: Insert hook under the two parallel vertical loops on the side. dc. Turn.

  • Repeat Row 3 until strap reaches desired length. Fasten off.

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Assembly

  • Attach Strap: Thread strap ends through the eyelet holes (in from outside, out from inside).

  • Adjustable Knot: Tie the ends using a sliding fisherman’s knot:

    1. Place strap end over main strap.

    2. Wrap tail around main strap twice (working towards the loop).

    3. Thread tail through the wraps. Pull tight.

  • Closure: Sew magnetic snap or button to the inside centre of the bag opening.

Hi, I’m Talha! I’ve spent over two years in the crochet community, learning crocheting and exploring a huge number of crochet creators’ work. I love crochet amigurumi and bags in particular and love to write about them.

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