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    Home » Crochet » Crochet Patterns » Accessories » Bags » Easy Crochet Summer Bag with Fabric Lining – Free Pattern

    Easy Crochet Summer Bag with Fabric Lining – Free Pattern

    April 19, 2021 by Nicole Riley

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    Simple Summer Crochet Bag
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    This is a free crochet pattern for the Simple Crochet Summer Bag, which features the Suzette stitch and utilizes sewn fabric lining. Furthermore, in order to prevent stretching of the crocheted strap, the strap is stabilized with fabric as well. Even though the sewn fabric lining helps make this bag more durable, the entire pattern can, of course, be made without any fabric at all.


    The bag danced merrily against my hip as I bolted for the bus. Of course, I was running late…again. However, I knew I would not have to worry about my bag strap breaking or the bottom lining ripping with the contents spilling onto the sidewalk. Not this time. This time I had made my own bag. I had reinforced every seam. This time the bag was virtually unbreakable!

    If you need a super durable bag to fit your lifestyle, look no further. Please read below for the complete pattern.

    Table of contents

    • How to crochet the easy Crochet Summer Bag
      • Materials:
      • Stitches used (US terms):
      • Gauge:
      • Final Size:
      • Instructions on how to make crochet summer bag:
        • Crocheting the Summer Bag
        • Crochet Summer Bag Strap Pattern
        • Cutting, Sewing the lining and Glueing it to the Crochet Bag
        • Sewing and Glueing the Bag Strap to the Crochet Bag
        • Finishing the Summer Crochet Bag Pattern
    Simple Crochet Summer Bag - Free Pattern

    You would then simply sew by hand or crochet the handbag rings to the bag and then sew the straps to the rings without worrying about any fabric at all.

    crochet t-shirt yarn tote bag with pink flowers

    I do, however, love the fabric lining feature of this crochet summer bag and love having it. Maybe give it a try if you have never added a lining to a bag.

    Now, before I show you the materials and the actual free crochet pattern, please also be sure to add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites by clicking the button below.

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    In addition, I created a downloadable pdf for you all, that has all the pictures separated from the pattern. So you can choose whether you want to print them or not. That can save you a lot of ink in the long run. You can buy the ad-free friend-friendly pdf on Ravelry, Etsy, LoveCrafts and my VIP Crochet Membership The Crochet Club.

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    So let me now get started and tell you what you will need in order to crochet this amazing pattern.

    easy summer crochet bag pattern made with t-shirt yarn

    How to crochet the easy Crochet Summer Bag

    Materials:

    • Bernat Maker Home Decor yarn in the colors (less than 1 skein each):
      • Gold
      • Clay
      • Cream
    • 6.0mm hook
    • scissors
    • tapestry needle
    • Fabric for pieces measuring: 13×12.5 inches (2x), 4 x 48 inches, 6 x 2 inches (2x)
    • Sewing Machine (I have a Singer Confidence)
    • Fabric Cutter
    • Fabric Cutting Board
    • Magnetic Snaps
    • Hot Glue Gun
    • 2 Metal Handbag Rings, each 38mm in diameter

    Stitches used (US terms):

    Click HERE to learn these basic stitches

    • ch = chain
    • sc = single crochet
    • dc = double crochet
    • sl st = slip stitch

    Gauge:

    4 rows x 3 sts (1 sts = 1 Suzette stitch) = 2 square inches

    Final Size:

    12 inches in width x 11 inches in height (without strap)

    Instructions on how to make crochet summer bag:

    Crocheting the Summer Bag

    Start with Clay

    Ch 37

    Row 1: starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each st into the back bump (36 sts)

    You will now crochet in continuous rounds using the Suzette stitch which is 1 sc and 1 dc in the same stitch, then skip a stitch. Starting from the opposite side of the just crocheted row, do the following:

    Round 1 – 6:  *1 sc and 1 dc in the same st, sk 1 st, repeat from *

    Change the yarn color to gold

    Round 7 – 19: 1 sc and 1 dc in the same st, sk 1 st, repeat from *

    Change the yarn color to cream

    Round 20 – 25: 1 sc and 1 dc in the same st, sk 1 st, repeat from *

    Fasten off at the end of the 25th round or at the corner of the bag (to hide the sl st).

    Crochet Summer Bag Strap Pattern

    Using Cream

    Ch 131

    Row 1: starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each st, ch 1, turn (130 sts)

    Row 2 – 4: 1 sc in each st, ch 1, turn

    Fasten off at the end of the last row.

    Cutting, Sewing the lining and Glueing it to the Crochet Bag

    First, cut out 2 fabric pieces that are 13 x 12.5 inches. Lay the fabric right side together (wrong side is outwards) and sew 3 sides together with a 1/2 inch seam keeping on of the 13-inch sides open. Now fold the open side over 1 inch and sew around in a circle with a 1/2 inch seam.

    Simple Crochet Summer Bag - sewing the lining

    Split up the open side into 4 parts (see my green tape). Next, cut 2 holes through both sides of the bag with some scissors and then cut the holes a bit bigger such that the magnetic snaps can be attached. Now, add the magnetic snaps and secure them tight.

    adding the magnetic snaps to Simple Crochet Summer Bag

    Sewing and Glueing the Bag Strap to the Crochet Bag

    You will now prepare and sew the straps for the rings to the bag. First, cut 2 pieces of fabric to be 6 x 2 inches. Fold them in half (right side in) and sew a 1/2 inch seam on the long and 1 of the short sides. Now turn it right side out using a pencil or something else to push it through. Fold over the ends and sew it closed on both sides.

    preparing the crochet bag strap using fabric

    Now, sew the small strap with the ring to the corners of the bag. In order to prevent showing the sewn part, I sewed over a small piece (1.5 x 1.5 inches) of fabric over the strap (on the right side of the lining). Finally, insert the lining into the bag by having the right side inwards such that the wrong side is touching the crochet bag. Now, using hot glue (or sew by hand) glue the fabric to the crochet bag.

    Simple Summer Crochet Bag hot glue lining to bag

    Next, you will create the fabric for the wrong side of the strap to prevent the strap from stretching and having more stability. Cut a fabric piece that is 4 x 48 inches. Fold it in half with the wrong side out and sew the long side and 1 of the short sides with a 1/2 inch seam, then turn the right side out using a long stick to push it through.

    Simple Summer Crochet Bag - making the strap

    Finishing the Summer Crochet Bag Pattern

    Now, sew one line through the middle of the fabric piece before gluing it to the crocheted strap with hot glue. Finally, glue the fabric strap with the crocheted part on the outside around the rings.

    crochet bag strap instructions

    You are now done with this stylish Crochet Summer Bag. I sure love every part of this bag. And as mentioned before, you can simply crochet this bag without adding any fabric lining at all.

    Crochet Simple Summer Bag

    I hope you enjoyed this summer bag crochet pattern. Be sure to share this pattern link with your crafty friends on Facebook or Instagram! Use the social media share buttons below or pin this pattern to your Pinterest Board for later! Thanks.

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