Crochet Kieran Bag: Stylish and Functional Accessory
Introduction
The Crochet Kieran Bag is the perfect accessory for anyone looking to add a touch of charm and functionality to their outfit! With its intricate crochet design and vibrant colors, this bag is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Whether you're heading to the beach, running errands, or meeting friends for coffee, the Kieran Bag is versatile and trendy. Its spacious interior provides plenty of room for all your essentials, making it a must-have piece for any fashion-forward individual. So, grab your Crochet Kieran Bag and get ready to step out in style!
Language
American English
Level
Easy
Materials
- US H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
- Size #4 worsted weight yarn
- 10.5 oz/510 yds
- I used 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand Yarn in Denim
- Notions: scissors, measuring tape, yarn needle
Gauge
17 sc x 15 rows = 4”
For gauge: Chain an even amount of chs that will give you an over 4” swatch (your row st count needs to be odd), sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, *dc into the next st, sc into the next st,* repeat from * to * across. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc into the first sc, *dc into the next dc, sc into the next sc,* repeat from * to * across. Repeat row 2 as many times as you need to get more than 4” swatch then measure a center section.
Terms/ Stitches Used
- Sk: Skip
- St: Stitch
- Ch: Chain
- Rnd: Round
- RS: Right side
- Sc: Single crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- FLO: Front loop only
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Join: Join rnds with a slip st
- BTLO: Back third loop only (explained below)
Special Stitches
Back third loop only (BTLO): When looking at the front of the st you will have the 2 loops on top of the hdc (the V on top); lean the st towards you and you will see the third loop that runs along the back of the st. This is the loop you will work into. This st is also known as the Camel Stitch. Please note on the rnds where you work this st you will be looking at the back of the previous row’s hdc, so the third loop will be facing you.
Notes
This pattern is worked from the bottom up in 3 sections: the Base, the Sides, and the Straps. The Straps are worked separately and sewn to the Sides. The Base and Straps are worked in back and forth rows and the Sides are worked in the round with a slip st into the first st to join. There are turns each row/round to help keep the seam relatively in the same place. If your seam has traveled by the time you reach round 92, feel free to fasten off and attach your yarn so it lines up with the corner.
The ch 1 at the beginning of some the rows/rnds does not count as a st. The ch 3 at the beginning of some of the rnds does count as a st. Feel free to replace it with your favorite dc chain alternative if you'd like.
The sample in the photos was made using 3 skeins of 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn in the color Denim.
Approx Finished Product Details for the Kieran Bag Crochet Pattern
Kieran Bag Crochet Pattern Instructions
Base
Row 1: Ch 16, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and across – 15 sc
Rows 2 – 50: Ch 1, turn, sc across – 15 sc
Sides
Please note: the next rnd is worked all the way around the piece you just made.
(RS) Rnd 51: Ch 1, turn, sc into the next 15 sts, ch 1 at the corner and rotate your piece 90 degrees to the right, sc into the next 50 row ends, ch 1 at the corner and rotate your piece 90 degrees to the right, sc into the next 15 sts, ch 1 at the corner and rotate your piece 90 degrees to the right, sc into the next 50 row ends, ch 1 at the corner and rotate your piece 90 degrees to the right, slip st into the first st – 130 sc
Please note: The next rnd is worked FLO and you will skip the ch 1 sts at the corners.
Rnd 52: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join – 130 sc
Rnd 53: Ch 1, turn, sc into the first st, dc into the next st, *sc into the next st, dc into the next st,* repeat from * to * the rest of the way around, join – 65 sc, 65 dc
Rnd 54: Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), turn, sc into the next sc, *dc into the next dc, sc into the next sc,* repeat from * to * the rest of the way around, join – 65 sc, 65 dc
Rnds 56 – 58
Repeat Rnds 53 – 54, twice more.
Rnd 59: Ch 1, turn, hdc around, join – 130 hdc
Rnd 60: Ch 3, turn, sc into the BTLO of the next st, *dc into the BTLO of the next st, sc into the BTLO of the next st,* repeat from * to * the rest of the way around, join – 65 sc, 65 dc
Rnd 61: Ch 1, turn, sc into the first st, dc into the next st, *sc into the next st, dc into the next st,* repeat from * to * the rest of the way around, join – 65 sc, 65 dc
Rnd 62: Ch 3, turn, sc into the next sc, *dc into the next dc, sc into the next sc,* repeat from * to * the rest of the way around, join – 65 sc, 65 dc
Rnds 63 – 70: Repeat Rnds 61 – 62, a total of 4 more times.
Rnds 71 – 82: Repeat Rnds 59 – 70, once more.
Rnds 83 – 84: Repeat Rnds 59 – 60, once more.
Rnds 85 – 88: Repeat Rnds 61 – 62, twice more.
Rnd 89: Repeat Rnd 61, once more.
Rnds 90 – 91: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join – 130 sc
Please note: The next round is where the holes for your Straps are created. If your seam has traveled, fasten off and line it back up with the corner. Make sure you’re working with the WS facing you when you begin.
Rnd 92: Ch 1, turn, sc into the next 10 sts, ch 5, sk the next 5 sts, sc into the next 20 sts, ch 5, sk the next 5 sts, sc into the next 35 sts, ch 5, sk the next 5 sts, sc into the next 20 sts, ch 5, sk the next 5 sts, sc into the next 25 sts, join – 110 sc, 4 ch-5 spaces
Rnd 93: Ch 1, turn, sc around (this includes the ch sts), join – 130 sc
Rnd 94: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join – 130 sc
Fasten off, weave in all your ends. Feel free to block your bag if you’d like.
Straps
(Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 101, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and across – 100 sc
Rows 2 – 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across – 100 sc
Fasten off, block if necessary.
Kieran Bag Crochet Pattern Straps Assembly
Take one of your straps and mark 20 sts on both ends with your stitch markers. Next, with the RS facing you, position your bag so that 2 of the ch 5 spaces from Rnd 92 are facing you. With the Strap you marked with your stitch markers, pull your strap through the right ch 5 space, so that the end of the strap is on the inside of the bag, and fold the 20 st section in half, lining the end sts of the strap with the stitch markers. Sew the end of the strap to the sts you marked with your stitch markers. Repeat this process with the left ch 5 space and the other side of the same strap. Flip your whole bag around and use your other strap and the other 2 ch 5 spaces to attach your second strap.
Optional: With any yarn you have left over, you can use slip stitches to reinforce the straps by adding surface crochet along the length of the Straps.
Left side Strap close-up
