How to Make a Crochet Mini Gift Bag

Looking to add a special touch to your gifts? Why not try making a crochet mini gift bag! These adorable little bags are not only charming but also a joy to create. With just a few simple crochet stitches, you can whip up a personalized gift bag that will impress your loved ones. Whether you're gifting jewelry, small treats, or heartfelt notes, these tiny bags add a delightful handmade element to any present.

Mini Crochet Gift Bag Overview

Finished Gift Bag measures approximately 4.25 by 4.25 inches plus the handle.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in White, Red, Kale, and Mustard)
• H/5mm hook

Stitches Used (US Terms)

• Chain – ch
• Single Crochet – sc
• Slip Stitch – ss
• Back Loop Only – blo
• Double Crochet – dc
• Front Post Double Crochet – fpdc

Instructions

Rounds 1-5

Round 1: With color A, ch 11. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 8 ch. Work 3 sc in last ch. Working in the other side of beginning ch, sc in next 9 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (24 stitches)

Round 2: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 9 stitches. Work 3 stitches in next stitch. sc in next 11 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in next stitch. Join with ss to 1st sc. (28 stitches)

Round 3: ch 1. Working in blo, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (28 stitches)

Rounds 4-5: ch 2. Working in both loops, dc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first dc. (28 stitches)

Rounds 6-10

Rounds 6-9: ch 2. dc in same stitch as ss. *fpdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch* Repeat from *to* around to last stitch, fpdc in last stitch. Join with ss to first dc. (28 stitches)

Round 10: ch 2. dc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first dc. (28 stitches)

Change to color B.

Handles

Round 11: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (28 stitches)

The next round will make the handles for the gift bag.

Round 12: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in next 3 stitches. ch 20. Skip next 4 stitches. sc in next 10 stitches. ch 20. Skip next 4 stitches. sc in next 6 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (2 sections of 10 sc each and 2 sections of 20 ch each)

Round 13: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in next 3 stitches. sc in each of the 20 ch. sc in next 10 stitches. sc in each of the 20 ch. sc in next 6 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (60 sc stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.