handbag pattern-Crochet bag purse-Crochet tote

Crocheting a bag purse can be a fun and rewarding project. Here’s a simple pattern to get you started:

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in your desired color
• Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Button or snap closure (optional)
• Lining fabric (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by making a slip knot and chaining the desired number of stitches to achieve the width of your bag. This will depend on the size you want, but a common starting point is around 30 stitches.
2. In the second chain from the hook, work a single crochet stitch. Single crochet in each chain across. This will be the foundation row.
3. Chain one and turn your work. Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Repeat this row until your piece reaches the desired height for your bag. Remember to chain one and turn at the end of each row.
4. Once you’ve reached the desired height, fasten off and weave in any loose ends with the yarn needle.
5. Fold the crocheted piece in half, bringing the shorter edges together. Use the yarn needle and yarn to sew the sides together, leaving the top open for the bag opening. You can also use slip stitches or single crochet stitches to seam the sides together.
6. If desired, add a button or snap closure to keep your bag securely closed. Sew the closure onto the front and back of the bag, ensuring they align when the bag is folded closed.
7. To add a lining, measure and cut a piece of fabric to match the dimensions of the crocheted piece. Sew the fabric lining by hand or using a sewing machine. Insert the lining into the bag and hand-stitch it in place along the top edge, concealing the stitches within the crochet stitches.