Create Your Own Charming Crochet Makeup Bag

Crochet Makeup Bags: A Blend of Style and Functionality

Crochet makeup bags are not just functional but also incredibly charming. These handcrafted creations add a touch of uniqueness to your daily beauty routine. Whether you're organizing your favorite lipsticks or storing your makeup brushes, a crochet makeup bag is both practical and stylish.

The intricate patterns and vibrant colors make them a delightful addition to your vanity or travel bag. So, whether you're a seasoned crocheter or are looking to try your hand at a new hobby, a crochet makeup bag is a fun and rewarding project to dive into!

Supplies Needed

• Medium weight yarn (two strands)
• 5.5 mm hook
• Yarn needle

Stitches Used

• CH - Chain
• SC - Single Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• Slip stitch
• Back loops only

Instructions for Making the Bag

Using Two Strands of Yarn

Row 1: CH 27, SC into 2nd CH from hook and in each stitch across. (26 SC)

Row 2: CH 1, Turn, SC into each stitch across (26 SC)

Row 3-26: CH 1, Turn, HDC into each stitch across. (26 HDC)

Pocket Creation

Only using one strand of yarn:

Row 27: CH 1, Turn, ~IN BACK LOOP ONLY~ SC across. (26 SC)

Using both loops again:

Row 28-37: CH 1, Turn, HDC into each stitch across. (26 HDC)

Row 38-39: CH 1, Turn, SC into each stitch across (26 SC)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Edging Details

Step 1

Fold the pocket up with the front loops from row 27 facing out.

Step 2

Join one strand of yarn in the corner where the piece is folded. CH 1 and SC around the outside edge of the entire piece, crocheting the pocket sides shut in the process. Join to the first SC.

Finish off and weave in ends. Tip: When working around the outside edge, I only crochet one SC for every HDC.

Step 3

Attach one strand of yarn to the right side of the open end of the pocket. Slip stitch across the end. Finish off and weave in ends.

Creating Holders for Utensils

Attach yarn into the second row, 8th stitch from the edge. Slip stitch across 10 rows. Tip: You can make these slip stitches as tight or loose as you will need them to be. I would recommend making a variety of sizes for a variety of utensils.

Repeat from the other side so you have two slip stitch rows. Weave in ends.

Closing the Makeup Bag

Fold the front of the clutch down and attach a button to the front of the clutch. Attach yarn to the bottom center of the clutch. CH 20. Slip stitch into the next stitch. (Attach 13 stitches in from the left. After chaining, you will slip stitch 13 stitches from the right. Turn, slip stitch back across the chain. Hint: You may need to make this chain longer or shorter, depending on your button.)