Crochet Mini Gift Bags: A Charming and Practical Craft

Introduction

Crochet Mini Gift Bags are adorable and practical little creations that are perfect for adding a personal touch to your gifts. They are versatile and can be customized with different colors, patterns, and embellishments to suit any occasion. Not only are they fun to make, but they also make the gift-giving experience extra special.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these mini gift bags is a delightful way to show your thoughtfulness and creativity. So why not grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's get crafting some charming little bags to share the joy of giving!

Materials

I used a 4mm hook (G) and 5 ply (sport weight) acrylic/cotton mix yarn to make the pictured bags. Your bag size will vary depending on the yarn and hook you choose to use. Mine are about 20 cm (9 inches) from bottom to top when flattened out and about 9cm (3.5 inches) across the widest point when flat.

UK Terms

Stitches

• ss = slip stitch
• st ch= starting chain
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• htr = half treble crochet
• tr = treble crochet

Each round begins with a starting chain. This starting chain is counted in the end of round stitch count.

Instructions

Rounds 1 to 18

Round 1

8dc into magic circle. ss into first dc (8dc) (or chain 4, make into loop and work into that)

Round 2

ch 1 (2dc into same stitch, dc in next stitch) x 4. ss into 1st dc (12 dc)

Round 3

ch 1, 2dc into same stitch, (2 dc into next stitch) x 11. ss into 1st dc (24 dc)

Round 4

ch 2 (st ch), htr into next 23 stitches. ss into 2nd ch of st ch. (24 htr)

Round 5

ch 3 (st ch), tr in next 23 stitches. ss into 3rd ch of st ch (24 tr)

Round 6

ch 1 dc in same space (ch 3, skip 1 stitch, dc into next stitch) x 11 3 ch ss into 1st dc (12 x 3 ch loops and 12 dc)

Round 7

ss to 3 ch loop. 1 ch 1 dc in loop, (ch 3 dc in next loop) x 11. ch 3 ss into 1st dc (12 x 3 ch loops and 12 dc)

Rounds 8 – 12

Repeat round 7

Round 13

ss to 3 ch loop, 3 ch (st ch) 2 tr, (3 tr into next loop) x 11. ss into 3rd ch of st ch. (36 tr)

Round 14

ch 3 (st ch), tr into each stitch x 35 ss to 3rd ch of st ch. (36 tr)

Round 15

ch 1 dc in same stitch, dc into each stitch around. ss into 1st dc (36 dc)

Round 16

ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in next 3 stitches. 15 ch, skip the next 9 stitches, (this forms the first handle) dc in the next 9 stitches, ch 15 skip the next 9 stitches (this forms the second handle), dc in next 5 stitches. ss into 1st dc.

Round 17

ch 1 dc in same stitch, dc in each dc up to the 15 ch. 20 dc around 15 ch, dc into next stitches up to next 15 ch. 20 dc around 15 ch, dc into all stitches to end. ss into 1st dc.

Round 18

ch 1 dc into same stitch. dc into each dc from previous round. ss to 1st dc. Fasten off, weave in ends and enjoy.

US Terms

Stitches

• ss = slip stitch
• st ch= starting chain
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet

Each round begins with a starting chain. This starting chain is counted in the end of round stitch count.

Instructions for US Terms

Rounds 1 to 18

Round 1

8sc into magic circle. ss into first sc (8sc) (or chain 4, make into loop and work into that)

Round 2

ch 1 (2sc into same stitch, sc in next stitch) x 4. ss into 1st sc (12 sc)

Round 3

ch 1, 2sc into same stitch, (2 sc into next stitch) x 11. ss into 1st sc (24 sc)

Round 4

ch 2 (st ch), hdc into next 23 stitches. ss into 2nd ch of st ch. (24 hdc)

Round 5

ch 3 (st ch), dc in next 23 stitches. ss into 3rd ch of st ch (24 dc)

Round 6

ch 1 sc in same space (ch 3, skip 1 stitch, sc into next stitch) x 11 3 ch ss into 1st sc (12 x 3 ch loops and 12 sc)

Round 7

ss to 3 ch loop. 1 ch 1 sc in loop, (ch 3 sc in next loop) x 11. ch 3 ss into 1st sc (12 x 3 ch loops and 12 sc)

Rounds 8 – 12

Repeat round 7

Round 13

ss to 3 ch loop, 3 ch (st ch) 2 dc, (3 dc into next loop) x 11. ss into 3rd ch of st ch. (36 dc)

Round 14

ch 3 (st ch), dc into each stitch x 35 ss to 3rd ch of st ch. (36 dc)

Round 15

ch 1 sc in same stitch, sc into each stitch around. ss into 1st sc (36 sc)

Round 16

ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 3 stitches. 15 ch, skip the next 9 stitches, (this forms the first handle) sc in the next 9 stitches, ch 15 skip the next 9 stitches (this forms the second handle), sc in next 5 stitches. ss into 1st sc.

Round 17

ch 1 sc in same stitch, sc in each sc up to the 15 ch. 20 sc around 15 ch, sc into next stitches up to next 15 ch. 20 sc around 15 ch, sc into all stitches to end. ss into 1st sc.

Round 18

ch 1 sc into same stitch. sc into each sc from previous round. ss to 1st sc. Fasten off, weave in ends and enjoy.