Looking for a quick summer crochet pattern, the crochet Summer Shoulder Bag is perfect for that.
During summer you often go outside & sometimes, if you’re like me, there’s so much to grab. Especially if you don’t have pockets on your summer garments, that’s the case for me most times.
So when I’m heading out, there’s so many trips in & out.
But I’ve found myself a solution, this mini summer bag pattern. I can grab my current crochet project & my phone easily, while also having my hands free to grab some cold water & a small snack.
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The Yarn
To crochet this pillow I used Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in the color Denim.
I love that they have a good amount of beautiful colors to choose from & the fact that the yarn is sturdy enough for crochet bags.
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THE QUICK YET PRACTICAL SUMMER CROCHET PROJECT
As I’ve already mentioned, this bag is perfect for when you’re heading outside in your own garden.
But I’ve found more ways to use this bag.
When going for a short walk during summer, I always want to bring a bottle of water. This bag is just perfect for that.
I know some might be hesitant to make this bag because of the lacy fabric. Personally I don’t mind, because my water bottles, phones or crochet projects aren’t small enough to fall out.
The only thing I have to make sure of is to secure the crochet hook inside the skein of yarn or also bring my small purse where I store a crochet hook, stitch markers & needle.
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About The Pattern
The crochet Summer Shoulder Bag is a great quick crochet pattern for summer. Use it to bring your small yarn project and phone outside while having your hands available for something to drink & a snack. Or use it for your water-bottle on a nice summer walk.
This crochet pattern is skill level easy & a fun crochet make for summer.
ALTERNATIVE STITCH PATTERNS:
This pattern features a lacy stitch pattern, but if you would like to swap it for a different stitch, these stitch patterns are great alternatives:
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Yarn – 24/7 Cotton in color Denim.
Yarn amount used:
1 skeins / 80 g / 136 m / 149 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn
- 100 % Cotton
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
Gauge
Each square measure 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 inches for a total of:
28 stitches & 12 rows.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
Size & Measurements
MAIN PART:
Width: 15 cm / 6 inches
Height: 15 cm / 6 inches
STRAP*:
Length: 126 cm / 49.6 inches.
Width: 4 cm / 1.6 inches.
*Measured before it is used, it might stretch when you start using it.
Size Adjustments
- Main part:
- Start main part with more/less stitches added/reduced by a multiple of 12.
- Add reduce the number of rows you crochet to make the bag deeper.
- Straps:
- Add / reduce the number of chains you start with to make the straps wider or narrower.
- Add / reduce the number of rows you crochet to make the strap longer or shorter.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- prev – previous
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st – stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Crochet Summer Shoulder Bag Pattern Instructions
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MAIN PART:
Make 2 squares.
*If you want to follow a photo tutorial for this stitch pattern, find a tutorial here.
Ch 28 st.
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 1 dc), ch 4 st, sk 5 st, *sc 1 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 7 st left, sc 1 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st, dc 2 in last st, turn.
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc 3 in next st, ch 2, sk 4 ch, dc in sc from prev row, *ch 2, sk 4 ch, dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 3 in next st, ch 2, sk 4 st, dc in sc from prev row*, repeat from *to* until you have 6 st left, ch 2, sk 4 ch, dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in next st.
Row 3: ch 3 st (counts 1 dc), dc 1 in the next 2 st, dc 3 in next st, *ch 1, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in the next 5 st, dc 3 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 7 st left, ch 1, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in the next 3 st, turn.
Row 4: sc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *ch 4 st, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st, sc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *ch 2, sk 4 ch, dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 3 in next st, ch 2, sk 4 ch, dc 1 in sc from prev row* repeat from *to* until end of row, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), sk 2 st, *dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in the next 5 st, dc 3 in next st, ch 1, sk 5 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 10 st left, dc 3 in next st, dc 1 in the next 5 st, dc 3 in next st, sk 2 st, dc 1 in next st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc 1 in last st from prev row, ch 4 st, sk 5 st, *sc 1 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 7 st left, sc 1 in next st, ch 4 st, sk 5 st, dc 2 in last st, turn.
Repeat row 2-7 until you have crocheted 12 rows.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
STRAP:
Ch 7 st.
Row 1: Hdc directly in 1st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st across, turn (6 st).
Repeat row 1 until you have crocheted 164 rows or strap is desired length. Not that the strap length might stretch when you start using it, so make it slightly shorter than you ideally want it to be.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have 3 parts:
1.- Place each piece as shown in the photo.
2.- Seam the strap together with a needle.
3.- Crochet the strap to the two squares on both sides, to form the bottom and sides of the bag.
4.- Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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