ByMelissa
I’m thrilled to share my new cactus crochet bag pattern with you all. This beautiful bag is made from 13 C2C squares featuring cactuses in bright colors on a neutral solid color background. It’s the perfect project if you love beautiful texture and fun designs.
Making your own bag is simple: you crochet the squares, sew them together, and add a strap. I really enjoyed designing this cute pattern and I hope you’ll love making it.The free pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Bag Pattern
PDF Version
This easy crochet bag pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in myEtsy Shop.
Video Tutorial
I have acorner to corner (c2c) video tutorialon my YouTube channel to help you get started if you are new to this crochet method.
Note: In the tutorial I chain 5 for a new row and chain 2 for a new square. I no longer do that. I prefer to chain 6 for a new row and chain 3 for a new square.
Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in ecru, dragonfly, grass, and mint.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Purse straps: I used two 24″ purse straps with lobster clasps. I used these exactpurse strapsfor my bag.
- D hook rings (4): I used these exactD rings. The pack comes with a variety of colors and I used the bronze color to match the lobster clasps from the purse straps.
Crochet Bag Pattern
Skill Level
Advanced beginners. This crochet tote bag pattern is made using the corner to corner (c2c) stitch pattern method. It involves color work and shaping.
Finished Measurements
My crocheted bag measured 13.5 inches wide and 13 inches long from the top of the sides to the bottom of the bag.
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Supplies
- Hook: G-6 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: medium weight cotton yarn
- Notions: stitch markers & tapestry needle
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Corner to Corner (c2c) Technique
- The pattern is made using the c2c technique of making “squares” back and forth in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
- Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
- Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
- You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
- The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.
Pattern Notes
- You will need 13 squares total.
- Color a is the background color.
- Color b is the cactus color.
- The pattern iswrittenin US terms.
Written Instructions
Crochet the squares following the picture graph or the written pattern.
↙ Row 1:color a x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2:color a x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3:color a x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4:color b x 1, color a x 3 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5:color a x 3, color b x 2 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6:color b x 3, color a x 1, color b x 1, color a x 1 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7:color a x 1, color b x 5, color a x 1 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8:color a x 2, color b x 3, color a x 1, color b x 1, color a x 1 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9:color a x 3, color b x 3, color a x 3 (9 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10:color a x 2, color b x 4, color a x 2 (8 squares)
↙ Row 11:color a x 1, color b x 3, color a x 1, color b x 1, color a x 1 (7 squares)
↗ Row 12:color a x 1, color b x 1, color a x 1, color b x 2, color a x 1 (6 squares)
↙ Row 13:color b x 2, color a x 1, color b x 1, color a x 1 (5 squares)
↗ Row 14:color a x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 15:color a x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 16:color a x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 17:color a x 1 (1 square)
Assembly
Arrange your squares like the picture shows. The cactuses below the red line should be upside down. Then, use a tapestry needle to sew all the squares together.
With the inside of the bag facing you, fold the bottom up where the red dots show. Next, fold in the sides where the black dots are, and use a tapestry needle to sew the seams.
Add the D Rings
You will sew the D rings to the inside of the bag. Fold the top of each corner down and sew around the flat part of the D ring. Make sure it is very secure.
Adding the Straps
Attach the bag straps by clipping the lobster clasps to the D rings.If you prefer to make a crochet strap, follow the instructions from my Neon Hearts Bag.
Finishing
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends.
Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?
Are you ready to start your next project? You may also like these crochet bags: crochet market bag pattern, summer tote, farmers market bag, and my neon hearts bag.
Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media-Instagram,Facebook,Pinterest, and myYouTubechannel. Until then, happy crocheting!
