Make your very own crochet ribbon bag with ease! This cozy project invites you to pick up your hook and some colorful yarn to whip up a charming accessory. Perfect for carrying your essentials or gifting to a friend, this delightful bag combines simple stitches with a chic ribbon finish for a unique, homemade touch.
Crochet Ribbon Bag
Materials:
- Two inch double-faced satin ribbon (approximately 100 yards)
- Crochet hook (size 11mm - 15mm)
- Lighter (optional, for sealing ribbon edges)
- Stitch marker
Instructions:
Create the Base:
Magic Circle:
- Create a magic circle with the ribbon.
Round 1:
- Chain 1, then single crochet 6 stitches into the ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches).
After Round 3:
- Increase in every other stitch (18 stitches).
Round 4:
- Increase every two stitches (24 stitches).
Round 5:
- Increase every three stitches (30 stitches).
Create the Bag Body:
Rounds 6-14:
- Single crochet 30 stitches in each round.
Create the Strap:
Chain:
- Chain a desired length for the strap (adjust based on your preference).
Connect Strap:
- Slip stitch the chain to the center of the bag on one side.
- Slip stitch the chain to the stitch above the first slip stitch.
- Single crochet across the chain.
- Slip stitch the end of the chain to the center of the bag on the other side.
- Slip stitch the chain to the stitch above the previous slip stitch.
- Single crochet across the chain in the opposite direction.
Finishing Touches:
- Weave in any loose ends.
- Seal the ribbon edges with a lighter (optional).
Tips:
- If using thinner ribbon, use a smaller hook size.
- To make the bag bigger or smaller, adjust the number of rounds in the base and body sections.
- To make the strap longer or shorter, adjust the chain length.
- You can customize the bag by adding embellishments such as bows or tassels.
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