Get into the festive spirit with this adorable Crochet Christmas Fanny Pack! Perfect for holiday markets, festive gatherings, or as a unique handmade gift, this striped sling bag adds a touch of jolly cheer to any outfit. Its compact size is ideal for carrying essentials, making it both stylish and practical for the holiday season.
Craft a Jolly Accessory for Festive Fun
This charming Christmas fanny pack isn’t just a practical accessory; it’s a statement of holiday joy! Featuring classic red and green stripes, complete with cute holly embellishments, it’s designed to spread cheer. Whether you wear it cross-body or around your waist, you’ll love having this handmade touch to your festive ensemble, showcasing your crochet skills.
Worsted weight yarn in Red (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver ‘Cherry Red’)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver ‘Hunter Green’)
Small amount of green yarn for holly leaves
Small amount of red yarn for holly berries
4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook
White zipper (approx. 7-8 inches)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Small amount of polyester fiberfill for berries
Small decorative bell (optional)
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
Rnd – Round
st(s) – stitch(es)
FO – Fasten off
MR – Magic Ring
Instructions
Bag Body (Red and Green Stripes)
Starting with Red yarn, ch 16.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 13 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc in next 13 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (32 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in first st, sc in next 13, (inc) x3, sc in next 13, (inc) x2. (38 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in first st, inc, sc in next 13, (sc, inc) x3, sc in next 13, (sc, inc) x2. (44 sts)
Rnd 4-5: Sc in each st around. (44 sts)
Change to Green yarn.
Rnd 6-7: Sc in each st around. (44 sts)
Repeat Rnds 4-7 (2 Red, 2 Green) for a total of 8-9 stripe sets (or until bag reaches desired height, approximately 18-20 rounds after the base). Finish with 2 rounds of Red. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Strap (Red)
Using Red yarn, ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2 – desired length (approx. 40-50 inches): Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Holly Leaves (Green – Make 2)
Using a small amount of Green yarn, ch 6.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, (tr, ch 2, sl st into top of tr to form a picot, tr) in last ch. Turn.
Row 2: Working along the other side of the chain: dc in same st as tr, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Holly Berries (Red – Make 3)
Using a small amount of Red yarn, make a MR.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: (Inc) x6. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Lightly stuff with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 4: (Sc, dec) x4. (8 sc)
Rnd 5: (Dec) x4. (4 sc)
FO, leaving a tail. Weave tail through remaining 4 stitches and pull tight to close the hole.
Assembly
Weave in all ends on the bag body.
Flatten the top opening of the bag. Pin the white zipper into the opening. Using your yarn needle and matching thread (or white yarn if suitable), carefully sew the zipper securely into place.
Attach the ends of the strap to the sides of the bag using the long tails left earlier. Position them symmetrically.
Arrange the two holly leaves and three holly berries near the top center of the bag (opposite the zipper pull). Sew them securely into place.
Attach a small decorative bell to the zipper pull for an extra festive touch (optional).
