Today we have Mistie back from American Crochet. She designed for us a cute little crochet butterfly bag for a child. It’s the perfect size for children to take their toys while on road trips, as well as for your basic necessities!
This pretty crochet butterfly bag has summer written all over it
Pay no attention to the title of this pattern as this bag is not only perfect for children, but with the lovely butterfly lace stitch in the middle, you will be proud to show this one off whenever you need a cute little drawstring bag.
The finished size is 7 by 8 inches when laid flat, which makes it great for holding your basic necessities.
This crochet drawstring bag is worked up in a size 3 crochet thread using a 3.25 mm crochet hook. Thread is a strong material, which means you wouldn’t have to line this bag if you didn’t want to.
With that said, lining it with a contrasting color would not only make it more durable, but it would also help to show off the beautiful butterfly lace in the middle.
Other Crochet Bag Patterns to Try
- Cherry Blossom Bag by Laurie Beranek of GreenGirlCrochet
- Blossom Drawstring Pouch
- Little Girls Purse
- Beginner Small Crochet Bag
- Mini Crochet Gift Bag
Crochet Butterfly Bag for Child
Skill Level
Materials
- Yarn: Coats Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3 (100% Mercerized Cotton, 150 yds/137 m per ball, Blue Hawaii (Color A) used approximately 150 yds, and Red Heart Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3, 100% Mercerized Cotton White (Color B) 125 yds/114 m per ball, used approximately 50 to 75 yds)
- Crochet Hook: D/3 (3.25mm)
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Measurements
- Gauge: Not important for this project
- Finished Measurement: Laying flat, Before Blocking width 8 inches, side height 7 inches (not including bottom), bottom circumference 4 ¼ inches
Abbreviations
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- Ch = Chain
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Crochet Abbreviations explained in more details.
Special Stitch Instructions
- Shell: In indicated stitch work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
Notes
- 1. Start with bottom and work up.
- 2. Chain 1 at beginning of rows DOES NOT count as a stitch throughout unless otherwise stated.
- 3. Chain 3 at beginning of round COUNTS as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
- 4. After Round 11, circumference should be 4 ¼ inches
- 5. Round 12 is worked Back Loop Only, this round defines the bottom of bag.
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Instructions
- Round 1: Chain 3, work 6 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join with a slip stitch in the top of first hdc. (6 hdc)
- Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 hdc in the same stitch as join, work 2 hdc in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (12 hdc)
- Round 3: Chain 1, hdc in the same stitch as join, work 2 hdc in the next stitch, * hdc in the next stitch, work 2 hdc in the next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (18 hdc)
- Round 4: Chain 1, work 2 hdc in the same stitch as join and each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (36 hdc)
- Round 5: Chain 1, hdc in the same stitch as join, hdc in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (36 hdc)
- Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in the same stitch as join, work 2 hdc in the next stitch, * hdc in the next stitch, work 2 hdc in the next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (54 hdc)
- Round 7: Chain 1, hdc in the same stitch as join, work 2 hdc in the next stitch, * hdc in the next stitch, work 2 hdc in the next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (81 hdc)
- Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in the same stitch as join, hdc in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first hdc. (81 hdc) Circumference should be 4 ¼ inches after this round
- Round 9 (working in back loop only): Chain 1, BLO hdc in the same stitch as join and in each stitch around; join in the top of the first hdc, (81 BLO hdc)
- Round 10: Chain 1, dc in the same stitch as join and in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first dc. (81 dc)
- Rounds 11–14: Repeat Round 10
- Fasten off Color A and attach Color B
- Round 15: Chain 3, dc in the next 3 stitches, * chain 5, skip the next 5 stitches, dc in the next 4 stitches, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first dc. (36 dc, 9 chain 5 spaces)
- Round 16: Chain 3, dc in the next 3 stitches, chain 5, skip the next chain 5 space, * dc in the next 4 dc, chain 5, skip the chain 5 space; * join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (36 dc, 9 chain 5 spaces)
- Round 17: Chain 3, dc in the next 3 dc, * chain 3, sc around both chain 5 spaces below, chain 3, ** dc in each of the next 4 dc, * repeat from * to * around, ending at ** ; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (36 dc, 9 sc, 18 chain 3 spaces)
- Round 18: Chain 3, dc in the next dc, chain 5, * dc in the next 4 dc (skip the chain 5 space below), chain 5, * repeat from * to * around, dc in the last 2 dc; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3.
- Round 19: Chain 3, dc in the next dc, chain 5, * dc in the next 4 dc, chain 5, * repeat from * to * around, dc in the last 2 dc; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3.
- Round 20: Chain 3, dc in the next dc, * chain 3, sc around both chain 5 spaces below, chain 3, ** dc in each of the next 4 dc, * repeat from * to * around, ending at * ; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (36 dc, 9 sc, 18 chain 3 spaces)
- Round 21: Chain 3, dc in the next 3 dc, work 2 dc in the chain 3 space, dc in the top of the sc, work 2 dc in the next chain 3 space, * dc in the next 4 dc, work 2 dc in the next chain 3 space, dc in the top of the sc, work 2 dc in the next chain 3 space, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (81 dc)
- Round 22: Chain 3, dc in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (81 dc)
- Round 23-26: Repeat Round 22
- Round 27: Chain 3, dc in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch, * dc in the next 2 stitches, chain 1, skip the next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (27 chain 1 spaces, 54 dc)
- Round 28: Chain 2, hdc in each stitch and chain space around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first chain 3. (81 hdc)
- Round 29: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch as join, skip the next stitch, work shell in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, * sc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, work shell in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, * repeat from * to * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the first sc.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends.
- ** Bag can be sprayed with starch to wet block if desired. It will make it stiff and hold the shape. **
Tie Instructions
- Using Color A and Color B
- Chain 121, hdc in the second chain from hook and across.
- Fasten off and lace through Round 24 of bag, secure ends of tie together and weave in ends.
- Copyright 2007 – 2022 Mistie Bush. All Rights Reserved. For personal use, only. This pattern may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without express written permission from the designer and www.americancrochet.com
About Mistie:
Hi, my name is Mistie. I am the wife of a terrific man who loves me just the way I am and makes me happy. I am the mother of of 5 adorable children who keep me busy and brings me joy regularly. I am blessed and extremely fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom. I started crocheting in 2004 and started designing patterns in 2007. It did not take me long to realize that Crocheting and designing was my passion!
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