Summer House Crochet Crossbody Bag: Free Pattern + Video

The Summer House Crochet Bag is the epitome of practicality and style. This versatile accessory merges the convenience of a cross-body fanny pack with the charm of crochet craftsmanship, offering hands-free ease for on-the-go adventures.

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This beautifully textured bag is made in one piece, side to side, with increases and decreases in the third loop. Then, we will seam the ends and attach a fun strap for added flair. If you love simple, textured bags, check out the Danbury Rectangle Bag and Seven Hexi Granny Bag!

Crochet Supplies

Yarn

Dishie Cotton
100% Cotton, 190yds/100g

WeCrochet Comfy Worsted
75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic; 109yds/50g

Yarn Quantities

Solid Color: 225 yds; 2 balls

Yarn Substitutions

WeCrochet Comfy Color Mist - 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic; 219yds/100g

Lion Brand Made With Love - 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 185yds/100g

Remember always to check the gauge and drape when substituting yarns.

Crochet Hook

Size US G (4.0mm) Crochet Hook or hook to obtain gauge.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn Needle
Removable Stitch Marker
Cross-Body Strap

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

What you'll love about this pattern.

🩶 2 Easy Seams - This crochet bag is made as one flat piece, then folded in half lengthwise, and finished with only two seams.

🩶 Simple Stitch Repeat - The texture of this bag is made with simple crochet stitches in a simple repeat, so it's perfect for an evening of Netflix and Crochet!

🩶 Customizable - Add your own personal flair to this cute bag by choosing a colorful strap. Or buy multiple straps and change your bag to match your outfits!

One Size

Bag is 15 inches at its widest, with a body depth of 6 inches.

Abbreviations

blo - back loop only
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
hdc2tog - half double crochet two together
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)

Gauge

22 sts and 15 rows = 4" by 4" in hdc in the third loop.

How to Crochet A Gauge Swatch

Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you will have the correct sizing for this pattern. It will also help you practice the stitches used in this project and improve your stitch work for a flawless look.
Are you struggling to match the gauge? Check out the blog post on What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

Construction

The Summer House Bag works up super quickly and only needs two seams to finish! Puff stitches add texture and a modern flair to a simple cross-body style fanny bag.

Love the look of puff stitches? Try making the Autumn Wheat Beginner Crochet Cardigan or the Summer House Crochet Tank in coordinating colors to match your new bag!

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch/space. Yarn over again and pull up a long loop. (Yarn over and insert your hook into the same stitch/space. Yarn over again and pull up a long loop - 5 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 4 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining loops.

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Pattern Notes

The chain 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

Video Tutorial for Crochet Cross-Body Bag!

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Written Crochet Pattern Instructions

First Bag Section - Increasing

Ch 22.

Row 1:

Working in the back bumps, sc in the second ch from the hook and in the next 9 sts, sc in next and place a st marker, sc 10, turn. | 21 sts

Tip: If needed, place st markers on the first and last sts of the row to keep track of st counts.

Row 2:

Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), blo sc 4, third loop hdc2tog, third loop hdc until 1 st before center st marker, third loop 2 hdc in next, third loop 2 hdc in center marker and move the st marker to the 2nd st, third loop 2 hdc in next, third loop hdc until the last 6 sts, third loop hdc2tog, blo sc 4, turn. | 22 sts (increases by 1 st)

Rows 3-14:

Repeat Row 2. | 34 sts

Row 15:

Ch 1, blo sc 4, third loop hdc until 1 st before center st marker, third loop 2 hdc in next, third loop 2 hdc in center marker and move the st marker to the 2nd st, third loop 2 hdc in next, third loop hdc until the last 4 sts, blo sc 4, turn. | 37 sts (increases by 3 sts)

Rows 16-22:

Repeat Row 15. | 58 sts

Remove Center St Marker

Row 23:

Ch 1 , blo sc 4, third loop hdc in each st across until the last 4 sts, blo sc 4, turn.

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Center Bag Section

Rows 1-2:

Ch 1, blo sc in first 4 sts, * skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st; repeat from * across until the last 4 sts, blo sc 4, turn. | 58 sts

Rows 3-4:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 5-16:

Repeat Rows 1-4 three more times.

Rows 17-18:

Repeat Rows 1-2.

A woman with long hair smiles at the camera, wearing a rust-colored tank top, beige pants, and holding a stylish Summer House Crochet Cross-Body Bag - Free Pattern. She stands in a room decorated with plants and white furniture.

Style

Style the Summer House Bag with ALL of your outfits. This pattern is so addicting and so quick to make that you'll want to make several in your favorite colors. This bag would also make an amazing gift! Add an Autumn Wheat Bauble in a coordinating color to your package instead of a bow!

Last Bag Section - Decreasing

Row 1:

Ch 1 , blo sc 4, hdc in each st across until the last 4 sts, blo sc 4, turn. | 58 sts

Place center st marker in the 29th st of the row.

Row 2:

Ch 1, blo sc 4, third loop hdc until 2 sts before the center st marker, third loop hdc2tog, remove st marker, third loop hdc2tog and place st marker, third loop hdc2tog, third loop hdc until the last 4 sts, blo sc 4, turn. | 55 sts (decreases by 3 sts)

Rows 3-9:

Repeat Row 2. | 34 sts

Row 10:

Ch 1, blo sc 4, third loop 2hdc in next, third loop hdc until 2 sts before the center st marker, third loop hdc2tog, remove st marker, third loop hdc2tog and place st marker, third loop hdc2tog third loop hdc until the last 5 sts, third loop 2hdc in next, blo sc 4, turn. | 33 sts (decreases by 1 st)

Rows 11-22:

Repeat Row 10. | 21 sts

Row 23:

Ch 1, blo sc 4, third loop sc until the last 4 sts, blo sc 4. Do not fasten off. | 21 sts

Sizing Tip

Try using thinner yarn for a smaller bag - or thicker yarn for a larger bag!

Finishing

Fold the bag in half. The following steps will be worked through both layers of the fabric to join.

Ch 1, slip st through the first st of the front and back layer of the fabric. Continue to sl st the fabric together for 3 more sts, ch 6 (this will be the loop for the bag strap to attach), sl st in same st, sl st the remaining sts together across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach yarn to the other side of the bag (the first row) and repeat.

Weave in all ends, wash, and lightly block if desired.

Congratulations - you just made your own Summer House Bag! I can't wait to see it - and to know how many more you'll make! Crocheted accessories are just so much fun!

This bag would look amazing over a puffer coat in the chilly season with a matching Autumn Wheat Hat and Mittens! (And who says your house can't accessorize, too?! Use your leftover cotton scraps to make a few Holiday Coasters or Ornaments!)

Cheers, and happy crocheting!