Free Cross-Body Bag Crochet Pattern
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No matter what you call this crochet pattern… a cross-body bag, a sideways fanny pack, a bum bag, or a cross-body fanny pack, I just know you’ll love how quickly this free crochet pattern works up and how comfortable the finished product it is to wear!
Free Cross-Body Bag Crochet Pattern Using Plastic Canvas
I love the idea of a close fitting cross-body bag that I can throw my phone and wallet in when I’m just running to the store for a gallon of milk or other quick errands. Having my things right next to me instead of putting my regular size purse in the shopping cart feels safer.
The next installment in the 2023 One Skein crochet series, this bag uses less than ONE skein of Dishie cotton – even if you choose to use the same yarn for the backing instead of the rainbow using scrap yarn as I have done. Woot! Love that!
See all of the 2023 One Skein patterns to date at this link. 🙌
This bum bag can have a zipper or a button closure, although the button is MUCH easier to sew on than the zipper. If you’re feeling adventurous, make one of each!
Did you craft with plastic canvas as a kid? As a child, I learned how to use yarn with plastic canvas to create fun designs with the help of a family friend. That experience definitely helped my creative side grow!
Plastic canvas designs are a fun, easy way to incorporate crafting into your home. Whether that’s the classic tissue box covers we all remember from decades ago, or a new twist like this cross-body crocheted bag, you’re sure to love the end result.
If you love yarn and crocheting, you’ll love this plastic canvas project! That being said, there is an option to crochet the back of the bag instead of using the plastic canvas.
We are using 100% cotton yarn from WeCrochet called Dishie. This is my favorite cotton. Of course, any worsted weight cotton would suffice.
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Materials:
Dishie 100% Cotton
-approx. 180 yards (less than one skein!)
Grommet & tool (optional)
Swivel Lobster Clasp (optional)
Button & thread for sewing
(1) sheet of Plastic Canvas (single sheets are available at most craft stores for less than $1)
Tapestry needle
Crochet Gauge:
17 sts x 20 rows = 4” square using single crochet
Pattern Notes:
Pattern written using US terms.
The ch-1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
For this pattern we are using the Alternating Single Crochet Spike Stitch. This is a simple variation of the single crochet stitch, so if you can do that, you can do this! Watch a tutorial for that stitch here.
Pattern:
Bag top…
Row 1: Ch-15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (14)
Rows 2 – 8: Ch-1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, * Ssc over next, sc in next * repeat between * * to end. (14)
Row 9: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (14)
Fasten off and set aside.
Bag bottom…
Row 1: Ch-15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (14)
Rows 2 – 26: Ch-1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, * Ssc over next, sc in next * repeat between * * to end. (14)
Row 27: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (14)
Do not fasten off.
Construction/sides:
Position both parts of the bag with right sides up, single crochet rows touching to form a rectangle.
Where still attached…
Row 1: Ch-1, sc 13 x evenly down to corner. Rotate, sc in each of the 14 sts from row 1. Rotate, sc 13 x evenly up other side. Sc in first st of “bag top”, sc 4 x evenly up to corner. Rotate, sc in each of the 14 sts from row 1. Rotate, sc 4 x evenly to opening. Sc in first st of “bag body”. (64)
Rows 2 – 4: Do not chain or turn, sc in each st around. Mark first st of each row with st marker. (64) Do not fasten off.
Where still attached, sc in next 27 sts (should get you to the opposite corner).
Bottom point:
Row 1: Ch-1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog. (10)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog. (8)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. (6)
Row 4: Ch-1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. (4)
Row 5: Ch-1, turn, sc in first st, ch-1, sk next st,.sc2tog. (3)
Edging: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around entire piece. Fasten off and weave in using Invisible Join.
Add optional grommet or eyelet to the chain space in the center of row 5.
Top Triangle/Strap:
Allowing for a width of 12 sts, attach at top right corner.
Row 1: Ch-1, sc in same and in next 11 sts. (12)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog. (10)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog. (8)
Rows 4 – 124 (or until desired length is reached): Ch-1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, * Ssc over next, sc in next * repeat between * * to end. (8)
Row 125: Ch-1, turn, going around the keyring of the lobster clasp, sc in each of the 8 sts across. Do not fasten off.
Sc 64x down strap to row 1. Fasten off and weave in end using Invisible Join.
Attach at opposite side of strap row 1…
Sc 64x evenly up the other side. Fasten off and weave in end using Invisible Join.
For crocheted back…
Row 1: Ch-15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (14)
Rows 2 – 36: Ch-1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, * Ssc over next, sc in next * repeat between * * to end. (14)
Row 37: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (14)
Fasten off leaving a super long tail for securing to bag body.
Using the Tapestry needle, whip stitch the back to the bag.
Sew front to back around the entire bag, then weave in all ends. Sew button on front and ch-10 for closure. Attach securely. Done!
For Plastic Canvas back…
Cut plastic canvas sheet to size. Shown is 29 squares wide and 45 blocks tall.
Using the black yarn (or scrap rainbow yarn as I have) and with a tapestry needle, create any design for the back of the bag. I chose to do colored blocks that are 5 squares wide and 5 squares tall – done in a diagonal color design. This gives a total of 7 blocks wide and 11 blocks tall.
When finished, and using a 2mm crochet hook (or the smallest you can fit into the holes), attach at any spot of the square.
Ch-1, sc in each space around entire canvas, placing 2scs in each corner st. Fasten off using a super long tail for attaching to bag body.
Line up the bag with the plastic canvas backing. Use stitch markers to hold it all in place.
Using the Tapestry needle, whip stitch the back to the bag.
(Tip: It’s okay if you need to use every other or every third stitch!)
Sew front to back around the entire bag, making sure the corners are nice and secure, then weave in all ends. Sew a 1/2″ button on front and add a ch-10 to opposite side for closure. Attach securely. Done!
That’s it! I hope you love this little cross-body fanny pack crochet pattern, and that you’ll get lots of use out of it this summer! Share a photo with me of your color choices by tagging @HeartHookHome across all social media and in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook!
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