<p>Looking for  your next crochet project? We have a great idea! A crocheted bag.&nbsp; It’s a “cool” summertime accessory. The  designers at Louis Vuitton like them, too. Crocheted bags were featured in the  Spring-Summer Fashion show in Paris as a seasonal “must-have”. We were so  inspired by the beauty of a crocheted bag from the collection that we thought  we would share the idea with you.</p>
 <p> Crocheting a  bag is a perfect warm-weather project especially when the hot weather has you  put aside your heavy-weight items.&nbsp;  Following we provide you with instructions on how to create a simple bag  using basic crochet techniques. If you google “Crochet Bag Patterns for  Beginners”, you’ll find options for backpacks, market bags, totes, zipper  pouches, crossbody bags, and more!</p>
 <p> Here’s a  basic tutorial on how to crochet a bag.</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Envision  what kind of bag you want. </strong></h2>
<p>You can  crochet a tote bag, a small envelope-style clutch or even a laptop or tablet  case for your favourite device,&nbsp;&nbsp; there  are plenty of free patterns that you can explore on-line.</p>
  <p>If you're  designing your new bag, begin with your desired width and length measurements.  If it’s for your laptop or a tote, you can measure an existing tote or measure  a similar style bag to get the basic dimensions and shape. Remember that <a href="https://www.knitpro.eu/blog/what-crochet-hook-to-use-with-what-yarn/en">yarn</a> "stretches"! It may wind  up being a little wider (or longer) than you anticipate. This is why a gauge  swatch is important. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="respons-img" src="https://cdn.knitpro.eu/brand/how-to-crochet-a-bag-in-easy-steps-2.jpg" alt="How to Crochet a Bag in Easy Steps?"></p>
<h2 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Choose your yarn.</strong></h2>
<p>If this is  one of your first crocheting projects, it will be best to stick with a simple,  plain yarn of cotton or soft acrylic. Cotton yarn "stretches" less  than acrylic, and when washed it tends to loosen up in the washer and tighten  up in the dryer.&nbsp; Often, it makes sense  to let it air dry and “stuff it” with a towel or absorbent paper towel in order  to help it retain its shape. </p>
<p>You may also  want to choose a solid colour yarn so that you can see how the stitches are  made and count them easily. If you want a tough fabric, consider heavy-weight  cotton or chunky acrylic.&nbsp; </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="respons-img" src="https://cdn.knitpro.eu/brand/how-to-crochet-a-bag-in-easy-steps-3.jpg" alt="How to Crochet a Bag in Easy Steps?"></p>
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Choose your crochet hook. </strong></h3>
<p>Most yarn  labels indicate what size hook you should use.&nbsp;  It may be best if you stick with the recommended <a href="https://www.knitpro.eu/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-crochet-hook-sizes/en"><strong>hook size</strong></a>. As a general rule, the thicker the  hook, the thicker the yarn will need to be. If you want to complete your  project faster, choose a thicker yarn and hook. The stitches will be larger,  and you'll build up rows faster. Larger stitches do "stretch" more  than smaller stitches, so take this into account.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="respons-img" src="https://cdn.knitpro.eu/brand/how-to-crochet-a-bag-in-easy-steps-4.jpg" alt="How to Crochet a Bag in Easy Steps?"></p>
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Make a test swatch. </strong></h3>
<p>As with any  project, creating a test swatch is a good idea. You may be impatient to get  started right away on your bag, but taking the time to make a test square  (approximately 4"X 4") can save you time in the long-run. Making a  test swatch can help you gauge (determine) your tension (how loose or tight  your stitches are) and figure out how many stitches you will have in one inch.</p>
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Chain the number of  stitches you want the bottom and top width of your bag to be. </strong></h3>
<p>More  advanced projects will allow you to create different shapes where the top  tapers in. You'll need to learn how to decrease stitches to make this shape. An  online tutorial can show you how. </p>
<p>For small to  medium size bags, between 30 and 60 stitches usually work well as the base  stitch length.&nbsp; Be sure to remember how  many stitches you included in the beginning chain. You will want to write it  down. If your chain is particularly long, you will want to use markers every  ten to twenty stitches to help you keep count. You can also choose to crochet  in the round. That way you will have no seams. If you are new to crocheting,  google “crocheting in the round “ to see how that works. Plan the design  keeping in mind the measurement you originally envisioned. </p>
<h4 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Fasten off your yarn.</strong></h4>
<p>Once your  piece is as long as you want it to be, it is time to fasten off the yarn.  Fastening off when crocheting is quite easy. Simply cut off your yarn from the  skein of yarn, leaving a tail of at least 6 inches (15.2 cm). Pull the tail of  the yarn on your hook all the way through the last loop of the last stitch.  Pull-on the yarn to tighten it. Then, using a "yarn needle", weave  the tail through the stitches in your top row. </p>
<h4 style="font-size: 20px; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;"><strong>Adding embellishments to  your crochet bag</strong></h4>
<p>Use a  matching colour yarn (most likely the same yarn you crocheted with), unless you  like the look of a contrasting colour seam). To sew the side seams together,  start at the fold and use what is called "a whip-stitch" to make the  seam. Stop at the point where you want the flap to fold over.</p>
  <p>The project  can be made to look more finished by adding a border with your working yarn in  single <a href="https://www.knitpro.eu/blog/master-crochet-with-5-basic-stitches/en"><strong>crochet stitches</strong></a> - the same way you finished the bag.  Again, here you might consider using a contrasting colour.</p>
  <p>You can use  surface stitching to add flowers, dots, unique designs and edging. For surface  stitches, you will need to use some yarn of contrasting colour and a crochet  hook. You can choose the same <a href="https://www.knitpro.eu/crochet/en"><strong>crochet hook</strong></a> or a size bigger or smaller.&nbsp; There are many tutorials online which will  show you how to make crocheted embellishments.&nbsp; </p>
  <p>With this  guide, hopefully, you are now ready to crochet a bag. Let’s get started!</p>
<p>Happy summertime crafting!</p>



Looking for your next crochet project? We have a great idea! A crocheted bag.  It’s a “cool” summertime accessory. The designers at Louis Vuitton like them, too. Crocheted bags were featured in the Spring-Summer Fashion show in Paris as a seasonal “must-have”. 

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