Crochet V Stitch Bag

Crochet V Stitch Bag is a fun and stylish project for anyone who enjoys crafting! The V stitch creates a beautiful texture that adds a unique touch to the bag, making it stand out. This bag is not only practical but also a great accessory to carry around town or to the beach. With endless color possibilities and customization options, you can truly make it your own.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is sure to bring joy and satisfaction as you create your very own trendy V stitch bag!

Written Pattern:

Materials Used:

• DK weight cord type polyester yarn, size 3 - light. I used YarnArt Macrame - (90 grams / 130 meters) - 100% Polyester. Cord thickness - 2 mm. 3 skeins (approx 335 meters) needed for this pattern.
• 3.5 mm (E4) crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.
• 2 stitch markers.
• Measuring tape.

Abbreviations (US terms):

• st./sts - stitch / stitches
• ch - chain
• sl st. - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• V st. - V stitch - (1dc, ch1, 1dc) into indicated stitch
• ( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

Instructions:

Foundation Chain:

ch42 (multiple of 3)

Round 1:

2dc into 4th ch from hook, 1dc into next 37 ch sts, 6dc into last ch st., 1dc into next 37 ch sts on the other side of foundation chain, 3dc into last ch st. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (86 dc sts. including ch3 at the beginning of round)

Round 2:

ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same st., 2dc into each of next 2 sts, 1dc into next 37 sts, 2dc into each of next 6 sts, 1dc into next 37 sts, 2dc into each of last 3 sts. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (98 dc sts)

Round 3:

ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same st., 2dc into each of next 3 sts, 1dc into next 41 sts, 2dc into each of next 8 sts, 1dc into next 41 sts, 2dc into each of last 4 sts. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (114 dc sts)

Round 4:

ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st. around. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (114 dc sts)

Round 5:

ch4, 1dc into same st. (counts as first V st.), (sk next 2 sts, V st. into next st.)* repeat 37 times around. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch4. (38 V sts)

Round 6:

sl st. into center of first V st. of previous round, ch4, 1dc into same st. (counts as first V st.), V st. into center of each V st. around. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch4. (38 V sts)

Round 7 - 21:

repeat Round 6

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

Bag Straps

Lay your bag on a flat surface, measure it across and mark the V stitch in the center. Repeat on the other side of the bag and make sure the V stitches you marked line up on both sides.

Strap 1:

With the right side of bag facing, join the yarn to the left dc st. of the marked V stitch.

Row 1:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 16 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and first dc st. of next (marked) V st. (1 dc st., 16 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 2:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 14 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1dc st., 14 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 3:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 12 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1dc st., 12 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 4:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 10 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1 dc st., 10 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 5:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 8 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1dc st., 8 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 6:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 6 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1dc st., 6 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 7:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 4 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1dc st., 4 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 8:

ch3 (doesn't count as st.), turn, 1dc into center of next V st., V st. into center of next 2 V sts, dc2tog over the center of next V st. and last dc st. (1dc st., 2 V sts, 1 dc2tog st.)

Row 9:

ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, V st. into center of next 2 V sts, 1dc into last dc st. (2 dc sts, 2 V sts)

Row 10:

ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, V st. into center of next 2 V sts, 1dc on top of turning (last) ch3. (2 dc sts, 2 V sts)

Row 11 - 21:

repeat Row 10

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Strap 2:

With the right side of bag facing, join the yarn to the left dc st. of the marked V stitch.

Row 1 - 21:

repeat exactly the same as for Strap 1!

Bring both ends of the straps together so they line up evenly. Sew them together using the seaming method of your choice.

Sew / weave in all ends.