Easy Crochet Mesh Bag Pattern With Ribbons

This Crochet Mesh Bag Pattern with Ribbons is a fun and easy project perfect for anyone wanting to make a stylish and practical accessory. With just a few basic stitches, you can whip up this cute bag that's ideal for carrying your essentials.

Crochet Mesh Bag Pattern With Ribbons

Materials Needed:

• Main color acrylic yarn (White mentioned)
• Accent colors (Red mentioned for this pattern)
• Scissors
• 4.5 mm hook (A 4 mm hook is also suitable if you don't have a 4.5 mm)

Starting the Mesh Panel:

• Start with a slip knot.
• Chain 41 (adjust the length if needed, but this tutorial uses 41 chains for the example).
• Chain an additional 3, totaling 44 chains.
• Double crochet in the 5th chain from the hook to create the first gap.

Pattern Continuation:

• Chain 1, skip the next chain, double crochet in the second chain. Repeat this across the row.
• At the end of the row, chain 3, turn your work.

Creating the Mesh Texture:

• Double crochet into the top of every double crochet from the first row.
• Repeat the pattern of chaining one, skipping the chain from the previous row, and double crochet into the top of the previous double crochet.
• Work a total of 12 rows for the main rectangular piece.

Working on the Triangle Piece:

• Chain 3, turn work.
• Double crochet into the next double crochet, for a total of five double crochets plus the starting chain three.
• Continue with slip stitches and double crochets as per the established repeating pattern to create the triangle that shapes the curve of the bag.

Making the Strap:

• Follow a similar pattern as used for the bag’s body, using chain and double crochet stitches for a total of 13 rows, creating two grids.
• Finish the strap by chaining one, then snip your yarn and pull through to secure.

Joining Both Sides:

• Once both panels are completed, join them together by placing the wrong sides facing up.
• Single crochet around the edges to join them together, ensuring the straps are also joined properly.

Adding Accent Color and Ribbons:

• Using your accent color yarn (red is used in the example), start anywhere on the panel to add a border of single crochet stitches all around the top edge of the bag.
• To add the ribbons, chain 50 (or desired length) to create each ribbon. Secure them to the bag at your desired locations.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all ends for a clean finish.
• Optionally, use a lighter carefully to prevent the acrylic yarn ribbons from fraying (be cautious as acrylic is flammable).

Additional Notes:

• Adjustments can be made to the bag’s size by changing the initial chain number or the number of rows worked.
• The creator encourages trying different colors and sharing the outcomes.