Crochet Christmas Gift Bag

Looking for a special way to present your Christmas gifts this year? Why not try your hand at crocheting a beautiful and unique gift bag? Crochet is a versatile and creative craft that allows you to customize your creations to suit your style and the recipient's taste. By making a crochet Christmas gift bag, you can add a personal touch to your presents and make them even more memorable. As you work on your bag, consider adding embellishments such as buttons, ribbons, or even crocheted flowers to make it extra special. Finally, finish off your gift bag by attaching a sturdy handle or drawstring closure, ensuring that it is both functional and stylish.

Size: Measures 5 x 9 inches

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Hook — I

Yarn — Worsted Weight ( 4) 2.5 oz, 100 yards

I used Hobby Lobby — yarn bee- Sequin Diva — Red Hot

White fun fur — Small amount

White Worsted weight — Small amount.

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch ( sl st)

Single Crochet ( sc)

Double Crochet ( dc)

Triple Crochet ( tr)

Skip ( sk)

Notes:
Ch3 counts as dc
Rounds are joined with a slst

R: 1 — Ch 16, 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook ,

1 dc in the next 11 chs, 2 dc in the last ch, turning,

working down the OPPOSITE side of the ch,

2 dc in the 1st st,

1 dc in the next 11 chs, 2 dc in the last join, ch3

( 30 dc) This amount of Stitches will be the same for R: 1-13

R: 2 and 3 — 1 dc in each dc, join

R: 4 — Ch3, 1 dc in the next st, Cross back and dc in the st before the ch3
*Skip the next dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dcs,

Cross back over and dc in the sk dc*

Repeat 9 times, join,

R: 5 and R: 6 — Ch3, 1 dc in each dc, join

R: 7 — Repeat R: 4

R: 8 and 9 — Ch3, 1 dc in each dc, join

R: 10 -Repeat R: 4

R: 11 — R: 13 — Ch3, 1 dc in each dc, join

R: 14 — ch 4,1 tr in the same st, *sk the next st, tr,ch1, tr in the next st*

Repeat around, join to the top ch of the ch4,

R: 15 — sl st into the center of the 1st Vst, — ch 4,1 tr in the same st,

*sk the next st, tr,ch1, tr in the next st*

Repeat around, join to the top ch of the ch4.

R: 16 — With one strand of White yarn and 1 strand of White fun fur,

sc in each st around, join and tie off. Weave in all your ends.

Drawstring — With 2 strands of the yarn, ch 60 make a 24 inch ch.

Weave the drawstring through R: 14. I placed my ends to the side,

but it is up to you where you want to place them.

Tie a knot leaving about 3 to 4 inches at the ends

Fun Fur Pom pom -The Pom pom is made by wrapping 1 strand

of yarn and 1 strand of fun fur around your 3 middle fingers.

With a matching piece of yarn, tie securely though the center,

then tie onto the knot of the drawstring.

DO NOT cut the pompom or it will be a fun fur mess.