I had so much designing The Cade Crossbody. Why? Because it’s part of a collab with my yarn bestie Meghan from Meghanmakesdo! I made the crochet version and she made the knit version! It’s always nice to have options so maybe if you are seeing this but you are a knitter, than be sure to check out her blog!
The Cade Crossbody crochet pattern is actually pretty simple. It’s 2 rectangles sewn together and a long strap added last! You’ll add the strap on with a unique twist to give it the slanted fold over look. To give your bag some shape, you will be tacking/sewing the corners up into a triangle point when you add the strap. Once side is sewn further up than the other. That’s it!
When Meghan showed me the knit stitch she was going to use for her bag, I knew I would have to do some swatching and figure out how to get my crochet version looking similar! I tried a bunch of different stitch combinations. Finally I settled with a combo of Sc, Sl St and surface stitches to give the look you see here! There will be some ends on your rectangle panels. But don’t worry!! Most of them you will crochet right over, so don’t let the ends scare you! Just check out the notes section or watch the video tutorial!
Have you tried out the new For The Home Cording by Lion Brand? I saw it and immediately knew I had to create some sort of bag with it. The Betty Backpack was the perfect outcome!
The Betty Backpack is worked flat and all in one piece! If you’ve made my Aspen Loop Bag, then you will be familiar with this construction. Once you get the main body of the backpack done, you fold it together and join on both sides. After that, you will add the upper trim in the round (don’t forget to join and turn!) and add the flap! Finally, the straps, drawstring and handle are added last.
The stitches used in this backpack are so simple but they create such a beautiful texture! You will use a combination of Hdc stitches throughout and alternating Tr/Sc stitches! Doesn’t it look like tiny puffs or bobbles? Well they aren’t! It’s just the Tr St being pushed to the front of your work! So simple and so cute.
I highly recommend using the yarn I used for this pattern or something similar. This is a cording yarn so it is very sturdy and has no stretch. It might feel a little strange and stiff to work with at first but I promise it’s worth it! If you don’t want to use a cording yarn then make sure you get a sturdy cotton or something with no stretch. The cording helps keep the shape of the backpack and is more secure for heavier weight.
Looking for an easy tote bag pattern? Then The Lucy Tote crochet pattern is perfect for you! This tote bag is worked from the bottom up, in the round. It comes together quickly since you will be using bulky weight tape yarn!
If you haven’t used Lionbrand Rewind yarn yet, then you are in for a treat! It’s sooo soft and creates a sturdy fabric when worked up! There is no snagging because of the flat tape style and it’s super easy to frog if needed! I used under 2 skeins in the Elm color and 1 in Willow! They have several different really pretty color options though if you want to check it out!
I also wanted to point out that the straps can totally be made longer if you want! I put a little note within the pattern on where and how to do this. When designing the bag I was going back and forth with the strap length. When I asked TikTok what I should to the majority of people said to keep the straps the length I had them! But I wanted to make sure those who prefer longer straps would have that option as well!
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!
If you like this bag pattern be sure to check out some of my others here! Don’t forget to pin this pattern to save for later!
It’s been a while since I’ve made a crochet bag. The Whimsy Satchel is definitely a new favorite of mine! It’s perfect for quick trips out when you don’t want to carry a ton of stuff. It also works up super quickly!
I used a new yarn from Lion Brand called “Just Hemp”. This is a sturdy bulky weight yarn. It’s definitely the type of yarn I would recommend for bags/placemats/baskets over garments and blankets!
The Whimsy Satchel is worked almost entirely in one piece. You will start in the center of the front flap and make your half circle in rows. The front flap, top, back, bottom and front panel are all worked in one piece. The strap and sides are worked in one piece as well and then everything is sewn together. Make sure you check out the available photos if you get confused!
Im a huge fan of FAST patterns, what about you?! The Magical Market Tote works up in just a few hours. Maybe even less if you don’t take any breaks! Its double stranded and uses a few different large hooks for a quick make!
This mesh like bag stretches to a really decent size. When I was making it I didn’t realize it would lengthen so much when I put items into it. It reminded me of Hermione Grangers magical extended purse when I started putting things in…it can fit SO much. If you don’t want it to stretch to the long length that my bag is I would omit a couple of rows. Personally, I love how big it is!
I used Lion Brand 24/7 cotton for this bag, held double! I love this yarn for bags because its so sturdy. Have you used it before? A great substitute for this yarn would be Lion Brand Comfy Cotton! I used it for my beehive bag!
The Magical Market Tote is perfect for the beach, the farmers market or even used as a WIP bag! Be sure to tag me on social media when you finish yours so I can share!
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It’s time for another blog hop! I’m excited to be a part of the bunny blog hop with some very talented crochet designers. We have a whole bunch of fun and free, spring patterns coming to you this week! I had a bunch of Comfy Cotton yarn on hand and knew I wanted to design a bag with it. My goal was to make it easy and quick. This pattern uses 2 strands of yarn held together at the same time. You could also use a bigger weight yarn and hold just 1 strand too! The bag closes with a drawstring so you don’t have to worry about buttons or clasps. I hope you guys like it! Be sure to scroll down and see the other free patterns available!
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Materials:
- Light (3) weight cotton yarn, held double stranded. Approximately 300 yards. Pattern uses Lion Brand- Comfy Cotton
- 8.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Beads (optional)
