A simple and easy design for a fabulous bag! Keep your tension even, and watch the pattern emerge all by itself. Perfect for beginners, and a fun project for seasoned pros, as well. Grab your Red Heart Neon or Primary Stripes yarn, and whip up a great little accessory for yourself~fun way to store your electronic devices, or a fabulous project bag! Easily fits 2-3 skeins of yarn inside. You can even adapt the size for a deeper bag or longer strap.
Mesmerizing Messenger Bag
It's impossible not to fall in love with this Mesmerizing Messenger Bag. This homemade bag is stylish and roomy, which makes it the perfect bag to tote around every day. It's also great for using as a school book bag because it's big enough to store a 3-inch wide binder. The long over the shoulder strap makes it easy and comfortable to carry, and the optional strap adjuster is a nice added touch. This free crochet pattern also includes instructions for adding fleece lining, which is a great way to ensure your valuables stay protected
Inventive Messenger Bag
"This crochet bag is a slightly different one from the "Inventive Bag" that I shared before. Someone else wanted a bag exactly as the Inventive bag but to be used as a messenger bag and with a larger size so I added a strap and more rows. In this one I didn't use back loop stitches, I made more rows so there are 20 for each color section. I cross stitched holding two yarns togethers instead of one, didn't sc around in the end each piece separately, I couldn't line it yet but It is fine as it is, I think. I also steam blocked it. And after that process I steam blocked every crochet product I find at home. I loved it. "
Chasing Diamonds Bag
This bag is just so fun, retro and chic! Perfect hand bag with a cross body chevron strap. With just a small section of tapestry crochet worked in just 2 colors, this would make a great introduction to this fabulous color technique! Full color graph is provided for the tapestry crochet section of the bag as well. At approximately 8” tall (excluding strap) x 13” wide, this bag is the perfect everyday go-to size. Line and add a zipper, if desired. Optional d-rings are crocheted directly to the bag for ease of construction and then strap is sewn to d-rings at the end. Strap is a retro chevron design to mimic the diamond design element of the bag. As written, strap is approximately 37” long once sewn to bag allowing the bag to be worn cross-body. However, instructions are provided to resize the strap as well
Sunshine Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern
"I have been having so much fun creating new bags and accessories using the Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie cotton I was recently gifted. It is really a durable and lovely category 4 fiber. I made this market tote bag - which quite easily serves as a beach bag as well. You can make the strap as long or short as you like. Since I go to the pool or beach more than the market, I opted for a longer strap to carry my towel and sundries. I hope you love this pattern and make yourself the perfect market / beach tote. "
Bright Stripes Backpack
When I got some of the new Red Heart Super Saver Stripes I wanted to make something for me because I love the colors so much. I can always use a lightweight backpack. Project Description: A simple drawstring backpack with a fun texture. Skill Level: Basic crochet skills are needed and must be able to read a crochet pattern. Completion Time (how long it takes the designer to make one): 3 hours Materials and Details Yarn: 400 yards Worsted weight yarn. Sample: Red Heart Yarn Stripes in Bright Stripes (1.75 skeins) Crochet Hook: H, I Miscellaneous: yarn needle Measurements: 11” wide x 13.5” tall or desired length Gauge: Not necessary for this project.
Simple Stripes Tote Bag
Bags are my favorite thing to design and make. They are just so fun and functional! For moms on the go in particular, we need a bag to put our own purse in, as well as snacks, a water bottle, maybe a coloring pad and crayons. No worries, mom, this bag will fit all that! It measures 14″ by 12″ and has a generously sized shoulder strap, measuring 2-1/2″ wide. Perhaps one of my favorite thing about crocheting up a bag, is when you are a little ways done with it, you have a place for your ball(s) of yarn! Cotton yarn makes a really sturdy, easy to wash bag, and is fairly inexpensive. This project is also a great way to use your “economical” (perhaps a little bit scratchy) acrylic yarn. This is a fairly simple, easy to work up bag, so it's accessible to crocheters of all levels. Happy hooking!
Summer Stripes Beach Bag
"Enjoy this free crochet bag pattern - The Summer Stripes Crochet Beach Bag by HanJan Crochet. A great beginners crochet bag that is easy to make and great to use. The bag uses a half herringbone stitch which gives the most beautiful texture to the crochet beach bag making it seem both classic and modern in design. The stripes are the perfect way to personalise your bag and I can see this in so many different combinations making it perfect for you. This beginners crochet bag is made in just one piece so there's no seaming or shaping to do at all."
