Aspen Loop Bag

Did I just make my favorite crochet bag ever?? Yup! The Aspen Loop Bag crochet pattern is here! It’s worked up in one large piece and then seamed up the sides to form the bag! The trim and loop handle are added last.

I used the Feather stitch for The Aspen Loop Bag! I saw this stitch a while back and have been keeping it in the back of my mind for the perfect project. I’m so glad I decided to use it for this bag! Once you get the stitch down this pattern is a breeze. You’ll just be repeating the Feather stitch over and over! I know this stitch is probably a new one for most of you so I even made a full VIDEO tutorial! I’ll walk you through step by step on making your bag!

24/7 Cotton is the perfect yarn for this project. Nice and sturdy but not rough on the hands! There is also so many different color options for it. If you switch out the yarn I still recommend trying to use some sort of sturdy cotton!

This pattern includes a full video tutorial on my youtube channel! Be sure to check it out if you have any questions!

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Description:

The Aspen Loop Bag is a cute and classic purse to add to your collection! It’s worked in one large piece for easy construction. The looped strap allows you to carry it as a cross-body or 2 handle purse!

Materials:

Gauge:

4X4”= 14 Hdc by 14 rows

Finished Measurements:

12” L, 17.5” W- laying flat, not including strap

Notes:

  • Bag is worked in one flat piece then seamed up the sides.

  • The starting Ch does not count as a stitch.

  • The numbers in parenthesis at the end of the row is your St count.

Video Link:

Need help? Check out the full video tutorial!

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

RS- Right Side

Fhdc- Foundation Half Double Crochet

Ch- Chain

Hdc- Half Double Crochet

Sk- Skip

YO- Yarn Over

Sk- Skip

Sp-Space

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Sc- Single Crochet

Starting Feather- YO, insert hook into first Ch Sp, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, insert hook into the Ch Sp directly underneath from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 starting feather made, used at the beginning of every row).

Feather- YO, insert hook into current Ch Sp (the same Sp that your starting feather worked the last leg into), YO and pull up a loop (3 loops), YO, insert hook into the Ch Sp directly underneath in the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp in the current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops), YO and pull through all 7 loops.

Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): 79 Fhdc, turn. (79 Hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, 1 Hdc in next*, repeat from * to * across, turn. (40 Hdc, 39 Ch Sp)

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first St, Ch 1, YO, insert hook into first Ch Sp, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, insert hook into the skipped St directly underneath from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 starting feather made). *Ch 1, YO insert hook into current Ch Sp (the last Sp worked into from your starting feather), YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO insert hook into the skipped St from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 feather made)*, repeat from * to * across row, Ch 1, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (38 feathers, 2 Hdc, 39 Ch)

Row 4: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first St, Ch 1, YO, insert hook into first Ch Sp, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, insert hook into the Ch Sp directly underneath from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 starting feather made). *Ch 1, YO insert hook into current Ch Sp (the last Sp worked into from your previous feather), YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO insert hook into the Ch Sp from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 feather made)*, repeat from * to * across row, Ch 1, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (38 feathers, 2 Hdc, 39 Ch)

Rows 5-28: Repeat Row 4.

Row 29: Ch 1, work 16 Sl Sts (you will be slip stitching in the top of the feather Sts and into the Ch Sts), Ch 1, 1 Hdc into the SAME St as your last Sl St, Ch 1, YO, insert hook into next Ch Sp, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, insert hook into the Ch Sp directly underneath from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 starting feather made). *Ch 1, YO insert hook into current Ch Sp (the last Sp worked into from your starting feather), YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO insert hook into the Ch Sp from the row below, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and insert hook into next Ch Sp of current row, YO and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 7 loops (1 feather made)*, repeat from * to * across until you have a total of 23 feathers, Ch 1, 1 Hdc in next St leaving 15 Sts remaining, turn. (23 feathers)

Rows 30-65: Repeat Row 4. (23 feathers)

Row 66: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St and Ch across. (49 Hdc)

Tie off.

Seaming Together-

Lay your work out in front of you RS up. We will now be seaming the bottom and sides of the bag. I prefer to use my hook and Sl St to join but you could also you a needle and your preferred sewing method. Fold your bag up and join the 15 Sts that you skipped in row 29 to the side of the upper panel. This creates the bottom seam of the bag. Do not tie off. Continue sewing the side of the bag together by joining Rows 1-28 to rows 39-66. Tie off and repeat on other side. Do not tie off after you seam the second side, go directly to trim section. Be sure to view the video tutorial if you need a visual of the seaming.

Aspen Loop Bag Pattern

Trim-

Turn your bag RS out. Your yarn should still be attached after the second seaming section.

Round 1: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St around, Sl St to the first Hdc to join. (128 Hdc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 15 Hdc, Ch 2, Sk 2, 11 Hdc, Ch 2 Sk 2, 18 Hdc, Ch 2, Sk 2, 11 Hdc, Ch 2 Sk 2, 16 Hdc, Ch 2, Sk 2, 11 Hdc, Ch 2, Sk 2, 18 Hdc, Ch 2, Sk 2, 11 Hdc, Ch 2, Sk 2, 1 Hdc in last, Sl St to first Hdc. (112 Hdc, 8 Ch 2 Sps)

Round 3: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St and 2 Hdc into each Ch Sp around, Sl St to first Hdc to join. (128 Hdc)

Round 4: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St around, Sl St to first Hdc to join. (128 Hdc)

Tie off.

Strap-

Round 1: Ch 8, 1 Sc in the first Ch made to form a loop, 1 Sc in each of the remaining Ch’s around. (8 Sc)

1 Sc in each St around, working in continuous rounds. Continue until your strap is measuring  approximately 55” long. (Note- The pictured bag has a 55” strap. However, it did stretch a few inches once the bag was holding items and being worn. I had to tie a knot at the top of mine when I wore it as a crossbody so it didn’t hang too low. If you would like to avoid this I recommend only making your strap about 50” instead.)

Tie off, leaving a tail of yarn long enough to sew one end of the strap to the other end. Thread your strap through the holes in the bag trim, weaving in and out as you go (view photo or video tutorial). Then, use your needle and sew the first row to the last row to join the strap.

Tie off and weave in all ends.

Aspen Loop Bag Pattern

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Aspen Loop Bag

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