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Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

These patterns are designed to help you build your crochet skills while creating beautiful, functional accessories. The long single crochet stitch creates a unique fabric texture that's both decorative and strong, making these bags perfect for carrying your daily essentials.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern collection because it offers three completely different bag styles that all use the same gorgeous textured stitch! The versatility is incredible - you can make a roomy shoulder bag for shopping trips, a cross body pouch for hands-free convenience, and a small essentials pouch for organizing makeup or toiletries. I appreciate how the bulky yarn makes these projects work up relatively quickly despite their size, and the finished bags are incredibly sturdy and practical. The long single crochet stitch creates such beautiful dimension and texture that makes each bag look professionally crafted. Plus, the patterns include all the finishing details like zipper installation and strap construction, so you'll end up with truly polished, functional pieces you'll be proud to use or gift.

Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this bag trio! Instead of the suggested Fawn and Lichen colors, I've tried making the bucket bag in a vibrant teal with contrasting caramel straps for a bohemian vibe that gets compliments everywhere I go.

For a more elegant look, I made the cross body pouch in charcoal gray with silver hardware instead of brass, which gives it a sophisticated edge perfect for evening outings. The texture of the long single crochet stitch really pops in darker solid colors.

I've also experimented with striping patterns in the small essentials pouch, changing colors every few rounds to create fun horizontal stripes. This is a great way to use up yarn scraps while creating a playful, unique accessory.

Consider adding decorative elements like leather patches, metal studs, or embroidered monograms to personalize your bags. I attached a small leather tag to one of my bucket bags with my initials stamped on it, which added such a professional, boutique feel.

The strap lengths are completely customizable based on your height and preference - I made an extra-long cross body strap so I can wear it messenger-style, which is perfect for traveling hands-free through airports or busy markets.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Losing track of rounds when working in continuous spirals - always use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round ✗ Making long single crochet stitches too tight or too loose - practice maintaining consistent tension by pulling loops to the height of the working row ✗ Forgetting to work in back loops only during ridge rounds - carefully read each instruction as BLO creates important structural elements ✗ Misaligning straps or handles during assembly - always pin pieces in place before sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry ✗ Struggling with zipper installation - use matching thread and small stitches, and pin the zipper in place first before sewing ✗ Not stuffing the bucket bag base adequately - the oval base needs firm stuffing to maintain its shape and structure ✗ Skipping gauge swatching - matching the 12 stitches and 18 rows per 4 inches is crucial for proper bag sizing and proportions

Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

Create three stunning handmade bags with this versatile crochet pattern collection! This trio includes a stylish shoulder strap bucket bag perfect for everyday use, a practical cross body pouch with adjustable straps, and a compact small essentials pouch ideal for organizing your belongings. Each design features the beautiful long single crochet stitch pattern that creates wonderful texture and visual interest. Whether you're making bags for yourself or crafting thoughtful handmade gifts, these patterns offer the perfect combination of functionality and style. All three bags use Bernat Maker bulky yarn for quick results and durable finished pieces.

Intermediate 8-12 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bernat Maker bulky weight yarn in Fawn color - 2 balls (495 yards total) for Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag
  • 02
    Bernat Maker bulky weight yarn in Lichen color - 1 ball (305 yards) for Cross Body Pouch
  • 03
    Bernat Maker bulky weight yarn in Lichen color - 1 ball (205 yards) for Small Essentials Pouch

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    Stitch markers
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Wooden beads (for Bucket Bag)
  • 05
    Leather cord (for Bucket Bag)
  • 06
    7-inch metal teeth zippers (2 total - one for Cross Body Pouch, one for Small Essentials Pouch)
  • 07
    Sewing thread (Coats & Clark Dual Duty)
  • 08
    Sewing needle
  • 09
    Four 1.5-inch rectangular brass rings (for Cross Body Pouch)
  • 10
    1-inch fashion swivel hook (for Small Essentials Pouch)
  • 11
    1-inch D-ring (for Small Essentials Pouch)
  • 12
    Scissors

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— Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag :

Foundation :

Ch 20

Round 1 :

1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch to last ch. 3 hdc in last ch. Do not turn. Working across rem loops of foundation ch, 1 hdc in each ch to first ch. 2 hdc in same ch where first hdc was made. Join with sl st to first hdc. (38 hdc)

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 hdc in each of next 16 hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 16 hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in sp where first hdc was made. Ch 2. Join with sc to top of first hdc (counts as joining ch-3). (42 hdc and 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 3 :

Ch 2. 1 hdc around post of joining sc. *1 hdc in each hdc to next ch-3 sp. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, ending with, 1 hdc in sp where first hdc was made. Ch 2. Join with sc to top of first hdc (counts as joining ch-3). (50 hdc and 4 ch-3 sps)

Info :

Rep last rnd until longer side measures 11 inches

Ridge Round :

Ch 1. *1 hdcbp around each hdc to next ch-3 sp. Skip next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM on first st for beg of rnd.

Sides Round 1-2 :

1 sc in each sc around. PM for beg of next rnd.

Sides Round 3 :

*1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. Rep from * around.

Sides Round 4 :

*1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.

Info :

Rep last 2 rnds, alternating sc and long sc until work from Ridge rnd measures 11 inches. Fasten off.

— Shoulder Strap :

Foundation :

Ch 7

Row 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. (6 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc) twice. 1 long sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last row until Strap measures approx 38 inches or desired length. Fasten off, leaving long end.

— Finishing :

Assembly :

Sew ends of Strap 2 inches below top edge at sides of Bag. Fold top of Bag and thread leather cord through all thicknesses, loosening stitches as needed for easier threading, having both ends of cord meet at center front. Secure ends of cord with beads. Tie in a bow.

— Cross Body Pouch :

Foundation :

Ch 25

Round 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Do not turn. Working across rem loops of foundation ch, 1 sc in each ch to end of rnd. (46 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM on first st for beg of rnd.

Round 2 :

1 sc in each sc around.

Round 3 :

*1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. Rep from * around.

Round 4 :

*1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.

Info :

Rep last 2 rnds, alternating sc and long sc until work from beg measures 8 inches. Fasten off.

— Long Strap :

Foundation :

Ch 5, leaving a long end

Row 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. (4 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last row until Long Strap measures approx 38 inches or desired length. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

— Short Strap :

Foundation :

Ch 5, leaving a long end

Row 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. (4 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last row until Short Strap measures approx 10 inches. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

— Ring Tabs (make 2) :

Foundation :

Ch 5, leaving a long end

Row 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. (4 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last row until Tab measures 2 inches. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

— Finishing :

Assembly :

Sew in zipper using thread and sewing needle. Fold Pouch in half, having half of Pouch as a flap. Insert one end of Long Strap into rectangular ring. Fold 1 inch to cover rectangular ring. Sew folded end to Strap. Insert opposite end of Long Strap into 2 rectangular rings held together. Fold 1 inch to cover both rectangular rings for buckles. Sew folded end to Strap. Insert one end of Short Strap into rectangular ring. Fold 1 inch to cover rectangular ring. Sew folded end to Strap. Insert Ring Tab into single rectangular ring at one end of Strap. Fold Ring Tab in half and sew both ends to one side of Pouch at top flap fold. Rep for other side. Fasten by inserting end of Long Strap through both rings of Short Strap, pulling to fit, then over and between the 2 rings.

— Small Essentials Pouch :

Foundation :

Ch 11

Round 1 :

3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to last ch. 5 sc in last ch. Do not turn. Working across rem loops of foundation ch, 1 sc in each ch to last ch. 2 sc in same ch where first 3 sc were made. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM on first st for beg of rnd. (26 sc)

Round 2 :

2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) twice. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in last sc. (32 sc)

Round 3 :

2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (38 sc)

Round 4 :

2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (44 sc)

Round 5 :

1 sc in each sc around. PM #2 at end of rnd.

Round 6 :

*1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. Rep from * around.

Round 7 :

*1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.

Info :

Rep last 2 rnds, alternating sc and long sc until work from 5th rnd marker measures 4 inches. Fasten off.

— Pouch Handle :

Foundation :

Ch 4, leaving a long end

Row 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Turn. (3 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next ch-sp 1 row below. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.

Row 4 :

Ch 1. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc 2 rows below. Turn.

Row 5 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last 2 rows until Handle measures 10 inches. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

— Ring Tab (make 1) :

Foundation :

Ch 4, leaving a long end

Row 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Turn. (3 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next ch-sp 1 row below. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.

Row 4 :

Ch 1. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc 2 rows below. Turn.

Row 5 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last 2 rows until Tab measures 1 inch. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

— Finishing :

Assembly :

Sew in zipper using thread and sewing needle. Insert Handle through ring of Swivel Hook. Sew ends of Handle tog. Fold Handle flat against Swivel Hook and sew running stitches through both layers of Handle 2 rows from fold. Insert Ring Tab into D-ring. Fold Tab in half and sew both ends of Tab to last rnd of Pouch at side edge. Latch Swivel Hook to D-Ring.

Assembly Instructions

  • For Bucket Bag: Sew shoulder strap ends 2 inches below the top edge on opposite sides of the bag for balanced weight distribution.
  • Thread leather cord through the folded top edge of the bucket bag, loosening stitches carefully as needed for easier threading.
  • Secure leather cord ends with decorative wooden beads and tie in an attractive bow at center front.
  • For Cross Body Pouch: Install zipper first using matching thread and small hand stitches before attaching any straps or hardware.
  • Attach rectangular rings to strap ends by folding 1 inch of strap over the ring and sewing securely in place.
  • Sew ring tabs to the sides of the cross body pouch at the fold line, ensuring they're positioned symmetrically.
  • For Small Essentials Pouch: Insert handle through swivel hook ring, sew ends together, then fold flat and secure with running stitches.

Important Notes

  • 💡Gauge is critical for proper bag sizing - always check that you're getting 12 stitches and 18 rows per 4 inches in long single crochet pattern
  • 💡When working in continuous rounds, always use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round to avoid confusion
  • 💡The long single crochet stitch creates texture by working into stitches 2 rows below - pull loops up to match the height of your working row
  • 💡For back loop only (BLO) rounds, insert your hook under only the back loop of each stitch to create the ridge effect
  • 💡When installing zippers, pin them in place first and use small hand stitches with matching thread for a professional finish
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when fastening off straps and handles as these will be used for sewing pieces together during assembly
  • 💡Test the adjustable strap mechanism on the cross body pouch before finalizing all stitching to ensure smooth operation

This beautiful Crochet Bags Maker Trio pattern offers three stylish and functional bag designs perfect for any skill level looking to expand their accessory-making repertoire! The long single crochet stitch creates gorgeous texture while working up quickly with bulky yarn. Each bag serves a different purpose - from the spacious bucket bag for daily adventures to the compact pouches for organizing essentials. With detailed instructions for construction, strap assembly, and professional finishing touches, you'll create beautiful handmade bags you'll be proud to carry or gift. 🧶 Happy crocheting! ✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for these bag patterns?

While the pattern calls for bulky weight yarn, you can substitute with a different weight, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that your finished bag dimensions will differ. Make sure to check your gauge carefully and consider that lighter weight yarns may not provide the same structural integrity for bags.

What is the long single crochet stitch and how do I work it?

The long single crochet is a textured stitch where you insert your hook into a stitch 2 rows below the current working row, draw up a loop to the height of your current row, then yarn over and pull through both loops. This creates beautiful vertical texture lines throughout your fabric.

How do I install a zipper in crochet projects?

First, pin the zipper in place along the opening edge. Using matching sewing thread and a hand sewing needle, make small whip stitches through the zipper tape and into the crochet fabric, working carefully to keep the zipper straight. Take your time and check that the zipper operates smoothly before securing completely.

Can I make the straps longer or shorter than specified?

Absolutely! The strap lengths are suggestions based on average sizing. Continue working the strap pattern until you reach your desired length before fastening off. It's helpful to try the strap on as you work to ensure the perfect fit for your needs.

What's the best way to keep track of rounds when working in spirals?

Use a locking stitch marker or safety pin and place it in the first stitch of your round. As you complete each round, move the marker up to the first stitch of the new round. This simple technique prevents confusion and helps you count rounds accurately.

How do I care for my finished crochet bags?

Hand wash your bags gently in cool water with mild detergent, then lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric. The metal zippers and hardware should be dried thoroughly to prevent rust. With proper care, your handmade bags will last for years.