Ready to crochet a cute and nifty bag with a touch of whimsy?
The Strawberry Knot Bag is a striped pouch with a cute strawberry and flower charm, which doubles up as a bookmark or car rearview mirror hanging ornament. This pattern is very relaxing to make as it is designed with an easy and repetitive stitch.
Construction
The bag is made completely in one piece, requiring sewing only for one end of the straps. The charm is also low-sew, requiring only one point of attachment.
Add an optional cloth lining in the bag and underside of the straps for durability.
Yarn
This bag is designed using 24/7 Cotton Yarn, which is a 100% cotton yarn that has a light sheen and comes in many shades! It's very sturdy and durable, and doesn't stretch out of shape like acrylic or other fibers do.
Use 100% cotton yarn to minimize stretching.
I had lots of leftover yarn (pictured below with a full skein to the right for comparison) in all colors after finishing the entire bag, so you can safely use the different colors in a flexible range of combinations:
Gifting
This pouch is perfect for kids, adults, teachers, friends, parents, and more! It’s a great Mother’s Day gift, birthday gift, Teacher Appreciation gift, Christmas holiday gift, and craft fair product.
Knot Bags
If you enjoy the look of knot bags, you might like a couple others that I've designed! Check out the Mosu Bag and the Botanical Japanese Knot Bag, both free patterns on my blog.
PDF Pattern
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STRAWBERRY KNOT BAG
Free Crochet Pattern
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Pattern Info
Size:
Length (not including handles): 10”
Width: 10 ¾”
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner.Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.
Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sk = skip (a stitch)
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- dc-inc = dc increase (insert 2 dc in the same st)
Materials:
- Medium (weight 4) 100% cotton yarn (I used 24/7 Cotton Yarn in Mint, Pink Lemonade, and White; 1 skein of each color)
- 4mm crochet hook for the bag (I use these)
- 3.25mm crochet hook for the strawberry ornament
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Notes:
- The free version of the pattern comes in written instructions (below). If you want an ad-free printable version of the written instructions with photo references, please download the low-cost PDF pattern.
- Use the 4mm hook for the entire bag.
- Change yarn colors as you wish. Below are my color changes for those who want to make the exact same bag.
BASE & BODY OF BAG
Notes:- Switch colors as desired, or follow the ‘Color Guide’ above.
- Finish each round from R1-R9 by joining with a sl st to the first dc (or sc).
- Work in continuous rounds from R10-R42.
R1: In a MR, ch 2 and insert 12 dc. Tighten the ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (12)
R2: Ch 2, dc-inc around. Join. (24)
R3: Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (36)
R4: Ch 2, (dc 2, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (48)
R5: Ch 2, (dc 3, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (60)
R6: Ch 2, (dc 4, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (72)
R7: Ch 2, (dc 5, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (84)
R8: Ch 2, (dc 6, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (96)
R9: Ch 2, (dc 7, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (108)
We will now work in continuous rounds. Place a stitch marker at the start of each round to keep track.
R10: Sc around. (108)
R11: (Sc, ch, sk a st) around. Join. (54 sc, 54 ch)
R12: Sc in the first sc of the previous round. Ch. (Insert a sc in the ch-gap, ch) around. (55 sc, 55 ch)
R13: (Sc in the ch-gap, ch) around. (55 sc, 55 ch)
R14-R42: Repeat R13.
At this point, the bag measures approximately 10” from R1 to R42. If desired, add additional rounds for a longer bag.
Sc in the next ch-gap. Without FO, continue with instructions for the straps.
STRAPS
Note: The straps are worked in turned rows.Strap #1 (shorter):
R1: (Sc in the ch-gap, ch) x 7. Sc in the next ch-gap. (8 sc, 7ch)R2: Ch 2, turn. (Sc in ch-gap, ch) x 7. Sc in the last st. (8 sc)
R3: Ch 2, turn. (Sc in ch-gap, ch) x 7. Sc in the ch2-gap. (8 sc)
R4-R17: Repeat R3.
FO with a long tail for sewing later.
Strap #2 (longer):
Flatten the bag against a flat surface. With Strap #1 on the right side, count 11 ch-gaps to the left. Attach yarn to the 12th ch-gap.R1: Ch+sc in the same ch-gap. (Ch, sc in ch-gap) x 7. (8 sc)
R2: Ch 2, turn. (Sc in ch-gap, ch) x 7. Sc in the last st. (8 sc)
R3: Ch 2, turn. (Sc in ch-gap, ch) x 7. Sc in the ch-2 gap.
R4-R55: Repeat R3.
FO with a long tail for sewing later.
Strawberry Ornament
The Strawberry Ornament is made using my free Strawberry Bookmark pattern.FINISHING
- Lay the bag flat. Fold the long and short straps in half, so that the ends can be sewn to the other side of the bag.
- Add the strawberry charm (pattern on next page) by folding the stem in half, looping it around the shorter strap, and pulling the strawberry and flower through the loop.
- If desired, you may add a cloth lining inside the bag and to the underside of the straps to provide more support and durability.
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