If you want to crochet something practical & useful, then this interlocking crochet makeup bag is just what you need.
It’s worked back and forth in rows using the interlocking crochet technique.
Even though the stitch pattern may look difficult, the great thing is that you’ll only need to use one yarn color at a time, working all stitches into rows of the same color.
Let’s dive into this cosmetic bag crochet pattern.
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Pattern overview
How to crochet the Interlocking Crochet Makeup Bag Pattern
The interlocking crochet makeup bag is crocheted using the interlocking crochet technique, which is also known as double filet crochet.
The stitches you need to know is the double crochet stitch and chain stitches. The double crochet stitches are worked in the front or in the back, to interlock the two yarn color pieces together.
What’s so great about this technique is that you get a reversible fabric, with two different patterns on each side. That means you can choose which pattern you prefer on the outside of your crochet makeup bag before you sew it together.
You will work each row twice, starting with the first color and then you will work the second color before you turn your work.
After crocheting a rectangle, the crochet makeup bag is sewn together using whip stitches & then snap fasteners are attached.
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About the Interlocking Crochet Makeup Bag Pattern
The interlocking crochet makeup bag is a great quick crochet pattern that is also practical & super useful.
Use it to store all your makeup essentials or consider using it as a pencil case or even as a cute pouch to store your favorite crochet tools.
With the interlocking crochet technique, you’ll have durable crochet piece that can be used for a very long time.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Rico Design – Essentials Organic Cotton DK
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% organic cotton
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins |
|---|---|
| Color A (CA) | <1 |
| Color B (CB) | <1 |
One skein is 50 grams · 105 meters · 115 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over stitch pattern crocheted in rows:
17 stitches & 8 rows per 10 cm / 4".
*The rows are counted so you count only one color, since you do work each row 2 times, once with each color.
Crochet Pattern 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 measures 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. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
Width: 25 cm / 9.8 inches
Height: 10 cm / 4 inches
Size Adjustments
- Add or reduce the number of stitches you start with, adding or reducing by a multiple of 4, to adjust the width.
- Add or reduce the number of rows you crochet to adjust the height. This will also need to be adjusted when you whip stitch it together.
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- dcib = double crochet in back
- dcif = double crochet in front
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- st = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
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.
Techniques You Will Need
Interlocking Crochet
This crochet pattern uses the interlocking crochet technique, also known as the double mesh technique.
This means you will work each row 2 times, first with color A, then with color B.
With this technique you create a two sided project, that can show different patterning on each side.
The crochet stitches are simple, double crochet, chain one and skip one stitch. However, you will either work the double crochet in front (dcif) or double crochet in the back (dcib).
That simply means that you will either go from the front of the work to crochet the double crochet, or reach behind to crochet the double crochet, interlocking the crocheted mesh together as you go.
You will only turn your work after working each row with both colors.
Instructions for the Interlocking Crochet Makeup Bag Pattern
Foundation Row With CA: FSC 41 st.
Row 1 with CA (RS): Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), dc 1 in next st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row(= 41 st).
Work stitches on the next row into the open stitches on foundation row.
Row 1 with CB (RS): Make slipknot. dcib in first open stitch, ch 1, *dcif in next dc, ch 1, dcib in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 39 st).
Row 2 with CA (WS): Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcib in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcib in last st (= 41 st).
Row 2 with CB (WS): Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcib in next dc, ch 1, dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcib in last st, turn (= 39 st).
Row 3 with CA (RS): Drop CB to back. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st (= 41 st).
Row 3 with CB (RS): Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1, dcib in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 39 st).
Repeat row 2 and 3 for both colors until you have crocheted 20 rows.
Row 21 with CA (RS): Drop CB to back. Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc + ch 1), sk 1 st, *sc 1 in next dc in CA (working over both layers), ch 1, sk 1 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc 1 in last st (41 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have a crocheted rectangle.
- Fold the final row up 10 cm / 4 inches.
- Whip stitch along the folded edges on both short sides.
- Sew on snap fasteners on the front of the bag and the fold over part.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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