Crochet Book/Laptop Bag
If you're looking to add a touch of personal style to your everyday essentials, a crochet book/laptop bag is a fantastic choice! Not only does it provide a unique and charming look, but it also offers practicality and durability for carrying your books or laptop around with ease. The beauty of a crochet bag lies in its versatility—whether you prefer vibrant colors or subtle hues, intricate patterns or simple designs, the possibilities are endless. Crafting your own crochet bag allows you to tailor it to your preferences, making it a reflection of your individuality. So grab some yarn, needles, and creativity, and get ready to create a trendy and functional accessory that is sure to turn heads wherever you go!
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
Size J(6mm) Crochet Hook
2 Skeins worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart and Loops & Threads Impeccable: True Grey)
Special Terms
Ch- Chain
Sp- Space
SC- Single Crochet
DC- Double Crochet
Shell Stitch- 3 DC in space indicated
Bag
With Main Color (Blue) Ch 71 (Or the width you want your bag to be x 2)
Row 1: SC in second CH from hook and in each CH down.
Row 2: CH 3, Turn, DC In each SC down.
Row 3: CH 3, Turn, DC in same sp as ch *Sk 2 SC, Shell in next sp* Repeat between ** down the row. CH 3.
Row 4-6: Turn, DC in same sp as ch. Shell in each sp between shell in previous row. Shell in last st. CH3 Change to color B (Grey) in last stitch.
Row 7: With color B (grey) DC in each stitch down. Change to color A in last stitch.
Row 8-12: Repeat row 4. Change to color B in last stitch.
Row 13: Repeat row 7. Change to color A in last stitch.
Row 14-18: Repeat row 4. Change to color B in last stitch.
Row 19: Repeat row 7. Change to color A in last stitch.
Row 20-24: Repeat row 4. Change to color B in last stitch. Do NOT fasten off!
Your bag should measure approximately 14 inches, but DON'T freak out if it doesn't! If you chained more or less at the beginning your bag will vary in size.
Weave in your ends, then sew up the bottom and side of the bag using a long piece of yarn and a tapestry needle.
Handle
Ch1, SC around bag evenly so you have 72 SC. Join to beginning SC with a sl st. Repeat 1 more time.
Sl St 8, Chain however long you want your handle to be (just make sure you count how many so your handles are the same length!). SC into the 20th stitch from where you started your CH. SC 16, CH however long your other handle was, SC into the 20th stitch from your ch. SC to end of round. Slip stitch to first chain.
Ch1, SC around. Sl st to first SC.
Repeat previous row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
You can repeat the last row one or two times more if you like thicker handles. Be aware if you use acrylic yarn (like i did) your bag WILL stretch. So if you're planning on lugging some heavy books around, or like me, use your bag to carry EVERYTHING, use cotton yarn. It doesn't stretch as much, so your bag will hold its shape better!