Crochet Jute Bag Tutorial
Introduction
Oh, a crochet jute bag is a delightful and versatile accessory to have! These bags are not only stylish but also eco-friendly. The natural look and durability of jute make it perfect for holding your essentials while adding a touch of boho-chic to any outfit. Whether you're heading to the beach, farmers market, or just out for a casual stroll, a crochet jute bag is your perfect companion. Embrace the earthy charm and practicality of this accessory, and you'll be turning heads wherever you go!
Skill Level
Intermediate
Finished Measurements
11 1/2 x 17 inches, excluding straps
Materials
- 3-ply jute (220 feet per ball): 5 balls
- Lily Sugar’n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 1/2 oz/120 yds/71g per ball): 1 ball #00001 white
- Sizes H/8/5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Sewing needle
- Sewing thread to match fabric
- 1 yd lining fabric
- Hook-and-loop tape
- 3 pairs earrings or buttons: optional
- Chain bracelet
- Stitch marker
Gauge
Size J hook and jute: 3 sc = 1 inch; 3 sc rows = 1 inch
Pattern Note
Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round. Work in back loops unless otherwise stated. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Bag Instructions
Base Construction
Rnd 1: With size J hook and jute, ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across with 5 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of ch, sc in each ch across with 4 sc in last ch, do not join (see Pattern Notes). (74 sc)
Row 2: Now working in rows and in back lps, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in each of next 5 sts, sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in each of last 4 sts. (84 sc)
Row 3: 2 sc in each of first 2 sts, sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in each of next 10 sts, sc in each of next 32 sts, 2 sc in each of last 8 sts. (104 sc)
Rows 4–35: Sc in each st around. At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Trimming
With size H hook, join white with sc in any lp of 14th rnd from top edge, sc in each st around. Fasten off. Rep Trim on next rnd up 7 times for a total of 8 rnds of Trim.
Strap Instructions
Creating the Strap
Make 2.
Rnd 1: With size J hook and jute, ch 100, sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across with 5 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of ch, sc in each ch across with 4 sc in last ch, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With size H hook, join white with sc in first st, sc in each st around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew Strap to Bag as shown in photo. Attach earrings or buttons to ends of Straps as shown in photo.
Lining the Bag
Measure inside of Bag, allowing 3/4-inch seam allowance on all edges. From fabric, cut front and back, and then side and bottom. With RS of fabric pieces together, sew front and back to sides and then to bottom. Place Lining inside Bag, turn top edge under 3/4 inch and sew in place. Cut piece of hook-and-loop tape, and sew or glue to inside center of Bag.
Small Purse Instructions
Purse Base Construction
Rnd 1: With size J hook and jute, ch 20, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across with 5 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of ch, sc in each ch across with 4 sc in last ch. (44 sc)
Rnds 2–12: Sc in each st around. At end of last rnd, fasten off.
Trimming the Purse
With size H hook, join white with sc in any lp of 5th rnd from top edge, sc in each st around. Fasten off. Rep Trim on next rnd up twice for a total of 3 rnds of Trim.
Lining the Small Purse
Measure inside of Purse, allowing 3/4-inch seam allowance on all edges. From fabric, cut front and back. With RS of fabric pieces together, sew front and back together around 3 side edges leaving top edge open. Place Lining inside Purse, turn top edge under 3/4 inch and sew in place.
Cut piece of hook-and-loop tape, and sew or glue to inside center of Small Purse. Attach 1 end of bracelet to top edge of Bag and the other end to top edge of Small Purse. Attach earrings or buttons to 1 side of Small Purse.