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Beginner Crochet Bag with the Moss Stitch

August 22, 2014 · Rhelena · 14 Comments

This beginner crochet bag is the perfect project for beginners to gain more confidence in their crochet skills. It’s a mindless crochet pattern once you get going on it, which is another bonus for beginners as they finally get to relax a bit. With that said, the beautiful texture created by the moss stitch is sure to please crocheters of all skill levels.

Moss Stitch Beginner Crochet Bag ~ FREE Crochet Pattern
Moss Stitch Beginner Crochet Bag

Crocheted bags, such as this one, can be used for anything including shopping, purses, book bags, yarn bags or toy bags. Your choice of materials can go a long way to determine the purpose and the durability of your finished bag.

How to Crochet the Bag

This bag is worked up in basic crochet stitches with only the single crochet and chain one spaces. It is crocheted in one piece from the bottom up.

Bottom. You begin with a rectangle at the bottom with single crochets. I worked my rectangle in the round by starting with a long chain and then working along both sides of the chains. Here is a tutorial that shows how to do that: Working on Opposite Side of Chain.

Body. After the bottom is completed, you begin working with the moss stitch. The stitch is worked simply with a single crochet and a chain space. After the first round, the single crochets are worked into the chain spaces, making it super easy and mindless. At this point you also begin to turn after each round in order to keep the seam straight. Turning also helped to create a bit of a different texture. And texture is always good.

Straps. The handles are also worked in one piece with the bag. But, handles are fairly easy to do, so if you have a favorite way to do them, by all means go for it! I’ve put together a tutorial on How to Make Crochet Bag Handles, as done for this bag.

Lining Your Bag

Let’s face it, yarn can be stretchy! Even cotton yarn will distort your bag and cause it to look funny and even wear out in certain areas! Which is why it’s always a good idea to line your finished bags. It’s a bit more work, but it’ll save you a lot in the end because you’ll have a bag that will last you that much longer. I’ve put together a tutorial on how to line a bag here: Lining a Crochet Bag

Plus, when you add a liner as in the tutorial, you have the option to create simple pockets on the inside of the liner to hold your keys, phone or wallet for easy access.

The tutorial also shows how to insert a zipper if you plan to add one for extra security.

The Size

The size is given for a finished measurement of 13.5 by 14 inches. However, this is an easy crochet bag pattern, which allows you to easily increase or decrease this as you need to simply by increasing or decreasing your rectangle for the bottom of the bag.

The pattern for the body of the bag will work in any multiple of two. As for the handles, they can also be modified for any bag size as outlined in the tutorial.

The Yarn

This crochet bag for beginners is worked up in a medium worsted weight acrylic yarn. Acrylic is easier to work with than cotton because it has more stretch. Cotton can also split if you end up unraveling, whereas acrylic usually stays intact.

With that said, the best yarn for crochet bags is a strong durable yarn that will hold up to a lot of wear and tear. The yarn needs to be strong to hold up to the weight that you will be carrying in the bag. A worsted weight cotton yarn is a good choice.

At the same time, you can compensate for the weakness of the yarn with a strong liner, and still have a durable bag. See this tutorial on How to Line a Crochet Bag.

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Moss Stitch Beginner Crochet Bag ~ FREE Crochet Pattern

Moss Stitch Beginner Crochet Bag

This crochet bag is not only beginner-friendly, but it's got a nice fabric that everyone will enjoy making regardless of the skill level.
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Skill Level

  • Beginner

Materials

  • Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable (Two 4.5oz balls)
  • Crochet Hook: H/8-5.00mm
  • Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements

  • Gauge: 7 sc sts = 2".
  • Finished Size: When laying flat it measures 13.5" across and 14" from top to bottom. Depth measures 5".

Abbreviations

  • Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
  • FO = Fasten Off
  • Lp/Lps = Loop/Loops
  • Rep = Repeat
  • Sc = Single Crochet
  • Sk = Skip
  • Sl St = Slip Stitch
  • Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
  • St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Instructions

  • Rnd 1(RS): Ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 21 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting chains, sc in free lps of next 21 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in same st as join, *sc in next 21 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. (56 sts)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 23 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. (64 sts)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next st, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 25 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. (72 sts)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 2 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 27 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. (80 sts)
  • Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 3 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 29 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 9 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 5 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (88 sts)
  • Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 4 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 31 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 11 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 6 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (96 sts)
  • Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 5 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 33 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 13 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 7 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (104 sts)
  • Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 6 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 35 sts, 3 sc in next st*, sc in next 15 sts; rep from * to * once, then sc in last 8 sts; join with sl st to first sc. (112 sts)
  • Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in each st around; join with sl st to first sc. (112 sts)
  • Note: TURN at rounds 11-54
  • Rnd 11: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in same st as join, *sk next st, (sc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * around; sk last st; join with sl st in first sc. TURN.
  • Rnd 12: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp and into each ch-1 sp around; join with sl st in first sc. TURN.
  • Rnd 13-54: Rep rnd 12.
  • Rnd 55(RS): Ch 1, sc into each st and ch-1 sp around; join with sl st in first sc. (112 sts) Do Not Turn at this round or hereafter.

Handle Rounds

  • Lay the bag flat and count off 20 sts at the center on each side. Place stitch markers at each side of these 20 sts. Stitch markers should line up evenly on both sides. Counting the marked stitches you should have 36 stitches along the folded edge. See image below (please note, the pattern is different, but concept and stitch counts are the same):
  • Rnd 56: Ch 1, sc into each st up first st marker, *ch 40 (or any number depending on how long or short you want the handles), sk the marked st, sk next 20 sts and the next marked st*, sc in next st and into each st up to next st marker; rep from * to * once; sc in remaining sts; join with sl st in first sc. (68 sts and 80 chs)
  • Rnd 57: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st and into each ch around; join with sl st in first sc. (148 sts)
  • Rnds 58-60: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. FO at last rnd.

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Comments

  1. Oombawka Design (@OombawkaDesign) says

    September 1, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    This is a lovely bag :) thank you for linking up at last week’s party!

    Reply
    • Rhelena says

      September 5, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you. Sometimes I have time to link up and sometimes I don’t, but I really appreciate the opportunity.

      Reply
  2. Kathy Stacks Dilley says

    October 25, 2014 at 4:37 am

    For this bag, do the slip stitch joins count as a stitch?
    I can’t get the stitches to work out right no matter what I do. Is it really necessary to ch 1 every time before making the first sc for the next round?

    Reply
    • Rhelena says

      October 25, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Kathy,

      The slip stitch joins do not count as a stitch. However, up to round 11 you work your first into the same stitch as where you made the join. After that you turn and then crochet into the first space.

      As for the chain 1, I don’t think you can go without it if you’re crocheting into the same stitch as where you made the join. when working the first stitch into the next space you might be able to eliminate it.

      Another option is to use your chain-1 as your first st in the round.

      Let me know if any of the above are helpful, or what rounds in particular you are struggling with.

      Thanks so much,
      Rhelena

      Reply
  3. Dianne says

    March 29, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    Lovely bag…can I use a cotton yarn for this bag? Ive never made a bag and this will be my first attempt :) We will see how it goes, I’ve gotten into the habit of watching videos instead of reading a pattern so I hope I can do this!!

    Reply
    • Rhelena says

      March 31, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      Yes, Absolutely. Cotton is a very good choice for bags. :)

      Reply
  4. Cass says

    June 20, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Done :) it turned out cute

    Reply
  5. Merari says

    August 17, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    What would I need to do so that the bag is larger than the one in the pattern?

    Reply
    • Rhelena says

      August 29, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      You would need to continue to crochet the bottom part until you have reached a desired size. Then you’ll need to make adjustments on the handle when you get to it.

      Reply
  6. Sulagna Das says

    July 5, 2018 at 12:17 am

    Such a good opportunity ti learn the cute bag makeing. I do 1st time to make it. Thank you. I hope my one is also be good.

    Reply
  7. Cherie says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Hi how to do round 11 and 12? Is it sc+ch into every space.?

    Reply
    • Rhelena says

      January 27, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Yes, starting in Rnd 12 you work one sc and ch-1 into each space.

      Reply
  8. River says

    January 12, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Hi there, I’m new to crochet :) have you used American or U.K terms? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rhelena says

      January 27, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Hi River, all patterns are in American terms :)

      Reply

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