This ESC bag crochet pattern is the first of my designs that I have not actually crocheted. Somehow I feel like I missed out on this one as I love to work on mindless patterns such as this one. But not having to crochet it helped save me a lot of time.
I love the colors, as chosen by Ashley Marie, as well as the color sequence! It’s beautiful and perfect for anyone who loves their fashion.
It’s a nice size bag for small gifts, as a book bag, or for use as a purse. And believe it or not, crocheted can be quite durable as well!
The Stitch Pattern
This crochet bag is started at the bottom with single crochet stitches. The bottom is worked in a rectangle until you have the size that you need.
Then you begin working in rounds with the extended single crochet and chain one spaces until you have the height that you want.
The bag is fastened off for the handles, which are worked in rows and then attached to the bag. If you like your handles in one piece, you may benefit from this tutorial that shows you how to make bag handles for any size bag. You might also be interested in adding this purse closure.
The Size
When laid flat this bag measures approximately 10 inches high by 11 inches wide. But, the stitch pattern is a multiple of two, which means that you can continue with the bottom rounds for as many rounds as you like to make this to the size you need.
The Yarn
This crochet bag pattern is worked up in Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn. It’s a medium weight acrylic yarn. It’s a nice yarn for just about anything, including bags!
A cotton yarn will work just as well! Cotton is stronger, but if you line your bag with a strong material, you are okay to use an acrylic as well. This tutorial shows how to line a bag with or without a zipper.
Other Patterns to Try
- Over-The-Shoulder Crochet Bag
- Single Crochet Bag
- Blossom Crochet Beach Bag Pattern
- Bouncy Bubbly Crochet Tote
- Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
ESC Bag Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Materials
- Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable
- Crochet Hook: I/9-5.50mm
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Measurements
- Gauge: 3" across 10 sc sts.
- Finished Size: Approximately 10" high and 11" wide.
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Esc = Extended Single Crochet
- FO = Fasten Off
- Hk = Hook
- Lp/Lps = Loop/Loops
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sc2tog = Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together
- Sk = Skip
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Special Stitch Instructions
- ESC Insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through one loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Color Sequence for Bag:
- Rnds 1-13: Rouge
- Rnd 14: Black
- Rnd 15-16: Amethyst
- Rnd 17: Black
- Rnds 18-21: Rouge
- Rnd 22: Black
- Rnd 23-27: Amehyst
- Rnd 28-30: Black
The Straps:
- Row 1: Black
- Rows 2-3: Amethyst
- Row 4: Black
Instructions
- Rnd 1: Ch 28, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in next 25 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting chs, sc in free lps of next 25 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join with sl st to first sc. (56 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in same st as join, *sc in next 25 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st*, 3 sc in next st; rep from * to * once; join with sl st to first sc. (64 sts)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 27 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 2 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (72 sts)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next st, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 29 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 3 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (80 sts)
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 2 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 31 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 4 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (88 sts)
- Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. (88 sts)
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, (esc, ch 1) in first sc, sk next sc, *(esc, ch 1) in next sc, sk next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first esc. (44 esc)
- Rnds 8-26: Ch 1, (esc, ch 1) in first esc and into each esc around; join with sl st in first esc. (44 esc)
- Rnd 27: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st and ch around; join with sl st in first sc. (88 sts)
- Rnd 28: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc. (66 sts)
- Rnd 29-30: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc. FO.
Handle (Make 1 or 2)
- Ch 80, or any multiple of 2.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd from hk and into each ch across. (79 sts) Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, (esc, ch 1) in first sc, sk next sc, *(esc, ch 1) in next sc, sk next sc; rep from * across; esc in last sc. (40 esc) Turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, (esc, ch 1) in first esc and into each esc across up to last st; esc in last st. (40 esc) Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st and ch across. (79 sts) FO.
How much yarn does this purse pattern use?
Not sure, but I would say at least 2 balls of the impeccable if making it all in one color.
Thanks!!
Do you use wool or acryllic
I would use acrylic… it’s cheap and looks pretty good in bags.
If using acrylic would you line it? I did one in cotton and had to line it and make a liner for the handles to keep them from stretching or “growing”
It’s up to you whether to line it or not, but lining it definitely increases the bags durability. I don’t always line my bags especially if I know that i’ll be using them for yarn projects or other light items.
On row 27 do you put 2 sc in each stitch to make 88
Ashley, at round 27 you work 1 sc into each st as well as 1 sc into all the ch-1 sps. That then gives you the 88. :)