Embrace seaside charm with this exquisite Boho Chic Crochet Shell Stitch Crossbody Bag! This vibrant accessory features a beautiful array of blues, greens, and natural tones, crafted with a captivating shell stitch pattern. Perfect for a casual outing or a beach day, it’s a stylish way to carry your essentials and showcase your crochet skills.
Craft Your Own Coastal-Inspired Accessory
This crochet bag pattern allows you to create a unique piece that reflects the calming beauty of ocean waves and sandy shores. The intricate shell stitch creates wonderful texture and visual interest, making this bag a standout item. Enjoy the meditative process of crocheting as you bring this beautiful design to life, perfect for adding a touch of bohemian elegance to any outfit.
Crochet Pattern: Boho Chic Crochet Shell Stitch Crossbody Bag Pattern
Materials
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (approx. 50g each): Yarn A (Tan/Beige), Yarn B (Royal Blue), Yarn C (Azure Blue), Yarn D (Aqua/Teal), Yarn E (Mint Green), Yarn F (Olive Green), Yarn G (White)
- 4.0mm (G) Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sk: skip
- st(s): stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
- MR: Magic Ring
- RS: Right Side
- WS: Wrong Side
Instructions
Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for a firm fabric.
Notes: This bag is worked in rounds from the base up. The flap and appliqués are made separately and sewn on.
Bag Base (Yarn A – Tan/Beige)
- Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 18 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the foundation chain, sc in next 19 ch. Join with sl st to first sc. [42 sts]
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in last st. Join with sl st. [48 sts]
- Round 3-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. [48 sts]
Bag Body (Shell Stitch)
- Round 6 (Yarn B – Royal Blue): Ch 1, sc in first st, sk 2 sts, (5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts) repeat around. You should end with a sc. Join with sl st to first sc. [8 shells]
- Round 7 (Yarn B): Ch 1, sc in first sc (center of last shell), (sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc of 5-dc shell) repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Round 8 (Yarn C – Azure Blue): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 9 (Yarn C): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 10 (Yarn D – Aqua/Teal): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 11 (Yarn D): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 12 (Yarn G – White): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 13 (Yarn G): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 14 (Yarn F – Olive Green): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 15 (Yarn F): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 16 (Yarn E – Mint Green): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 17 (Yarn E): Repeat Round 7.
- Round 18 (Yarn B – Royal Blue): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. [48 sc]
- Round 19-20 (Yarn B): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. FO.
Bag Flap
- Row 1 (Yarn A – Tan/Beige): Ch 2, 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. [8 hdc]
- Row 2 (Yarn A): Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st across. Turn. [16 hdc]
- Row 3 (Yarn B – Royal Blue): Ch 2, (hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) repeat across. Turn. [24 hdc]
- Row 4 (Yarn B): Ch 2, (hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) repeat across. Turn. [32 hdc]
- Row 5 (Yarn D – Aqua/Teal): Ch 2, (hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) repeat across. Turn. [40 hdc]
- Edging (Yarn A): Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire flap, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flap Appliqués (Make 4: 1 Yarn A, 3 Yarn D)
- R1: In MR, ch 2, 9 hdc. Pull ring tight. Do not join or turn. [9 hdc]
- R2: Ch 1, (sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st) in the first 5 stitches of R1, sl st in remaining 4 stitches. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Drawstring (Yarn A & Yarn D)
- Cut 3 strands of Yarn A and 3 strands of Yarn D, each about 36 inches long.
- Gather the strands, fold in half, and knot the looped end. Braid tightly until desired length (approx. 20-24 inches). Knot the ends and trim.
- Small Tassels (Make 2): Wrap Yarn D around 2 fingers 10-15 times. Tie a knot at the top. Wrap another piece of yarn a few times about 1/2 inch below the top knot and secure. Trim ends to even length. Attach one tassel to each end of the braided drawstring.
Shoulder Strap (Yarn A, Yarn B, Yarn D)
- Cut 2 strands of each color (Yarn A, Yarn B, Yarn D), each about 120 inches long.
- Gather all 6 strands, fold in half, and knot the looped end securely. Braid tightly for desired strap length (approx. 40-45 inches). Knot the ends securely and trim.
Side Tassel (Yarn A, Yarn B, Yarn D, Yarn G)
- Cut multiple strands (approx. 10-15 of each color) about 12 inches long.
- Gather all strands together. Tie a knot in the middle with an extra piece of yarn, leaving a loop. Fold the strands in half over the knot. Wrap another piece of yarn a few times about 1/2 inch below the top and secure tightly. Trim ends to even length.
Assembly
- Position the flap on the back of the bag, centered, just above the top Royal Blue border. Using the long tail from the flap, sew it securely to the bag.
- Arrange the four appliqués on the flap as shown in the image (one beige, three aqua/teal). Sew them securely in place using their tails.
- Weave the drawstring through the sc stitches of the top Royal Blue border of the bag, alternating under and over every few stitches, starting from the center front.
- Attach the braided shoulder strap to the sides of the bag, just below the top border, using a tapestry needle to secure it firmly.
- Attach the multi-color side tassel to one side of the bag, near where the strap is attached.