Creative Twist Crochet

Small Cross-Stitch Crochet Bag Pattern

This small bag is a small version of the multi-use bag in my Etsy shop!  It is perfect for little girls!  You can use it as a goodie bag at birthday parties or it makes a perfect little gift!  Add a flower applique for a sweet little touch!  The pattern is easy to follow and is made in the round using the magic ring method. The bag measures approximately 6.5 inches long, 6 inches wide and 12 inches in circumference with a 7 inch strap.

Materials:

Size H/5.00 mm crochet hook

Acrylic yarn in any color (I used Vanna's Choice)

Yarn needle

Let's begin!

Rd 1: Ch 2, 12 DC's in magic ring, join to top of first DC with a ss (12 DC)

Rd 2: Ch 2, 2 DC's in each St around, join to top of first DC with a ss (24 DC)

Rd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC's in first St, 1 DC in next* repeat from * around, join to top of first DC with a Ss (36 DC)

Rd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC's in first st, 1 DC in next 2 St* repeat from * around, join to top of first DC with a Ss (48 DC)

Rd 5: Ch 3, skip next 2 Sts, Trc in next St, Ch 1, crossing in front of Trc just made, work 1 Trc in last skipped St (1 Cross Stitch made), *skip next 2 Sts, work 1 Cross Stitch* repeat from * around to last 2 Sts, skip last 2 Sts, Trc in 1^st St of Rd at bottom of beginning Ch 3, Ch 1, join with a Ss to top of Ch 3.

Rd 6: Ch 2,  (counts as 1st HDC) *work 1 HDC in next St, work 1 HDC in Ch-1 Sp, work 1 HDC in next St* repeat from * around to last Cross Stitch, work 1 HDC in last St, work 1 HDC in last Ch-1 Sp, join with Ss to top of Ch 2

Rd 7 - 12: Repeat Rd's 5 and 6 three more times

Rd 13-14: Ch 2, HDC in ea St around, join to top pf first HDC with a Ss (48 HDC)

Do not fasten off.  Begin on strap below.

Strap:

Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st HDC), 1 HDC in next 3 Sts, ch 2, turn.

Row 2 - 34: 1 HDC in ea St (4 HDC), Ch 2, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.  Attach strap by sewing to opposite side of bag. Trim, weave in ends.

Enjoy!!

Add a pretty little flower applique for a sweet touch!  I found this flower pattern Here and 

made the smallest size flower as shown on the pink bag above!  :)

Please note: You can make and sell as many of this pattern as you wish, but please do not copy or recreate the pattern or photos in any way.  Patterns are copyright protected.