Circle Bag Free Crochet Pattern

I don’t often shop for myself. When I do, however, I am always drawn to circle bags. But then I can never get myself to spend the money on them, soooo when I spotted nylon thread on clearance at my local craft store, you know I snatched that right up! This NEW circle bag pattern is fun, free, and certainly useful. Let’s make it!

Circle Bag Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Nylon thread #18 (2 spools)
*not the same thread pictured here, but that was on clearance!

Size G/4mm crochet hook

Leather straps (like these)
*you could use any other straps, or crochet a thin strip

Heavy duty thread and heavy duty needle (for sewing straps)

3/4″ Sew-on magnetic clasp (like these)

Pattern:

Make two:
Row 1: Magic Circle, Ch-2, 10dc in circle. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (10)

Row 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (20)

Row 3: Ch-2 *dc in next st, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (30)

Row 4: Ch-2 *dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (40)

Row 5: Ch-2 *dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (50)

Row 6: Ch-2 *dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (60)

Row 7: Ch-2 *dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (70)

Row 8: Ch-2 *dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (80)

Row 9: Ch-2 *dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (90)

Row 10: Ch-2 *dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (100)

Row 11: Ch-2 *dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (110)

Row 12: Ch-2 *dc in next 10 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (120)

Row 13: Ch-2 *dc in next 11 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (130)

Row 14: Ch-2 *dc in next 12 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (140)

Make one:
Row 1: Ch-17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (16)

Rows 2 – 103: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (16)
Do not fasten off.

Position the strip around the first circle as pictured. There should be 56 sts as the bag opening. Use stitch markers to pin into place as pictured.

Where still attached, sl st to corresponding st on circle. Going around entire circle, through both sides of the fabric where required, sc around entire opening. Join to first sc with slip st.

Ch-1, crab stitch in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat steps on the other side of bag.

Lay bag flat and tuck bottom inside. Count 20 rows down from opening. Pinch together as pictured and feed yarn through to create a permanent crease. Tie a few strong knots and thoroughly weave all ends into place. Do the same on the opposite side. Position handles on each side of bag opening, up high on the inside and about 6″ apart. Sew straps on using heavy duty thread and needle.

That. Is. It! You could choose to add a zipper and a lining to the bag. (I went so far as to buy a zipper and I may get around to it at some point – but I kind of like it like this!) I hope you love your new circle bag too!