Get ready to spread some joy this holiday season with our delightful Crochet Festive Heart Bag! This charming accessory, featuring vibrant red, white, and green stripes with a touch of sparkle, is the perfect handmade addition to your festive wardrobe. Easy to customize and a joy to create, this pattern is designed for crocheters of all levels to craft a truly unique and heartwarming piece.
Handmade with Love: A Thoughtful Holiday Accessory
There’s something truly special about a handmade gift or accessory, especially during the holidays. This crochet heart bag isn’t just a stylish statement; it’s a labor of love that carries warmth and personal charm. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful present, this bag is sure to bring smiles and a touch of festive spirit wherever it goes.
Crochet Pattern: Crochet Festive Heart Bag Pattern: Wear Your Holiday Cheer!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Red (approx. 50g)
Worsted weight yarn in White (approx. 50g)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (approx. 60g)
Gold sparkle yarn (optional, for green border)
4.0mm crochet hook (G/6)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
MR = Magic Ring
st(s) = stitch(es)
Instructions
This pattern creates one flat heart panel. You will need to make two panels and then join them to form the bag.
Heart Panel (Make 2)
Round 1 (Red yarn):
Start with a MR. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work 11 dc into the MR. Join with sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (12 dc)
Round 2 (White yarn):
Join white yarn. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work 1 dc in the same st. Work 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (24 dc)
Round 3 (Red yarn):
Join red yarn. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work 1 dc in the same st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st*. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (36 dc)
Round 4 (White yarn):
Join white yarn. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work 1 dc in the same st. *1 dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st*. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (48 dc)
Join green yarn (and hold together with gold sparkle yarn if using). Ch 1 (does not count as st).
Sl st in the 1st st. Sc in the 2nd st. Hdc in the 3rd st.
First Lobe: Work (dc, tr, dc) in the 4th st.
Hdc in the 5th st. Sc in the 6th st.
Inner Dip: Sl st in the 7th st. Skip 1 st. Sl st in the 9th st.
Sc in the 10th st. Hdc in the 11th st.
Second Lobe: Work (dc, tr, dc) in the 12th st.
Hdc in the 13th st. Sc in the 14th st.
Side Curve Down: Sc in the next 4 sts. Hdc in the next 4 sts. Dc in the next 4 sts.
Bottom Point: Tr in the next st. Work dc3tog over the next 3 sts. Tr in the next st.
Side Curve Up: Dc in the next 4 sts. Hdc in the next 4 sts. Sc in the next 4 sts.
Join with a sl st to the first sl st of the round. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for joining if desired. Weave in all other ends.
Assembly
1. Join Heart Panels:
Place the two finished heart panels together, wrong sides facing.
Using green yarn, single crochet (sc) around the edges to join them, starting from one side of the top curve and working all the way around to the other side of the top curve, leaving the top opening unseamed. Make sure to work through both loops of both panels for a secure seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Create the Strap:
Cut 6 strands of yarn, each approximately 4 times the desired length of your strap (e.g., for a 30-inch strap, cut 6 strands of 120 inches). Use 3 strands of red and 3 strands of white.
Gather the 6 strands, knot them together at one end, and tape the knot to a table or have someone hold it.
Separate the strands into three sections: two red strands, two white strands, and one red/one white strand.
Braid the three sections tightly until you reach the desired strap length. Knot the end to secure the braid.
3. Attach the Strap:
Using a yarn needle, securely sew each end of the braided strap to the inside top corners of your heart bag. Reinforce the attachment points for durability.
