Crochet Galaxy Bag Charm Tutorial

The Crochet Galaxy Bag Charm

The Crochet Galaxy Bag Charm is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of whimsy to your bag. With its charming design featuring stars, moons, and planets in beautiful cosmic colors, this little charm is sure to make a big statement! It's a fun way to personalize your bag and show off your love for all things celestial. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just appreciate a cute accessory, this Crochet Galaxy Bag Charm is the perfect addition to your collection. So go ahead, let your bag shine bright like the stars with this adorable charm!

Skill Level

Easy Peasy!

What You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in various galaxy-themed colors. Think bright yellow/orange for the sun, blues/greys for the moon and star, orange/reds for the planet, and turquoise/red/white/yellow for the rocket. Scraps are perfect!
• Crochet Hook: Size F (3.75 mm)
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in those pesky ends.
• Scissors
• Plastic Charm Backs: The kind designed to pop into holey tote bags work great, or use any flat-back finding (like pin backs or small felt circles for sewing).
• Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks: For securely attaching the backs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: triple crochet (sometimes called treble crochet)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• *[…]: repeat instructions within brackets as directed

Magic Ring: An adjustable starting ring.

Let’s Crochet the Cosmos!

SUN

Round 1: Start with a Magic Ring, ch 1, make 6 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc, ch 1. (6 sc)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st, ch 1. (12 sc)

Round 3: [Ch 3, sc in the 2nd ch from hook (closest to hook is 1st ch), hdc in the next ch (the 3rd ch from hook), sl st into the next sc on the circle base. Ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the last ch, sl st into the next sc on the circle base.] Repeat from * around, creating 6 points of each size (12 points total).

Fasten off and weave in ends.

CRESCENT MOON

Row 1: Ch 15. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next 2 ch, dc in the next 2 ch, 2 tr in the next ch, tr in the next 2 ch, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc in the next 2 ch, sc in the last ch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

5-POINT STAR

Round 1: Start with a Magic Ring, ch 1, make 10 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 2: [Ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the last ch. Skip the next sc on the ring base, sl st into the following sc.] Repeat from * four more times to create 5 points.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

PLANET

Round 1: (Planet Base) Start with a Magic Ring, ch 1, make 8 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st, ch 1. (8 sc)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st, ch 1. (16 sc)

Round 3: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (16 sc)

(Planet Ring) Join ring color yarn with a sl st to any stitch from Round 3. Ch 1, sc in the same first st, ch 8, skip the next 8 sts on the planet base, join with an sc to the next st (this should be roughly opposite your starting sc).

Fasten off securely and weave in all ends.

ROCKET SHIP

(Body – Start with main color, e.g., turquoise)

Row 1: Ch 6. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the remaining 4 chs. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 3: Sc decrease, sc in the next st, sc decrease. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 4-5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 6: Sc decrease over the first 2 sts, sc in the last st. Ch 1, do not turn yet. (You should have 2 sts, effectively forming the point). Continue to sc evenly around the entire edge of the rocket shape to create a clean border. When you reach the tip/point again, join with a sl st to the first sc of the edging.

Change to Accent Color (e.g., Red) at the Tip: Before fastening off the main color, join the accent color at the very top point. Make 3 sc in the top point space with the accent color.

Fasten off both colors and weave in ends.

(Rocket Wings – Make 2, use accent color, e.g., Red)

Identify the bottom 3 stitches along one straight side edge of the rocket body. Join accent yarn with a sl st to the first of these 3 sts (closest to the bottom).

Ch 1, sc in the same st, hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the last st (the one closest to the corner/bottom).

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat on the other side edge for the second wing.

(Rocket Fire – Use fire color, e.g., Yellow)

Find the center bottom stitch of the rocket body (between the wings). Join yarn with a sl st.

[Ch 3, sl st back into the same center stitch. Ch 5, sl st back into the same center stitch. Ch 3, sl st back into the same center stitch.]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

(Rocket Window – Use window color, e.g., White)

Start with a Magic Ring, ch 1, make 8 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using the tapestry needle and the long tail, sew the window onto the center of the rocket body. Weave in the end securely.

Finishing Touches: Attaching Your Charms

Make sure all your yarn ends are securely woven into the back of each crochet motif.

Heat up your hot glue gun.

Carefully apply a dab of hot glue to the flat back of your chosen plastic charm back or finding.

Quickly and firmly press the glued back onto the center back of your crochet charm.

Hold for a few seconds until the glue sets. Let it cool completely before popping it onto your bag or attaching it elsewhere!