Crochet Charming Festive Holiday Gift Bag Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors (main color, accent color, and white) – approx. 50 yards each
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill for stuffing (optional)
• Embellishments (buttons, beads, etc.)

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this project, but aim for a medium tension to ensure the bag holds its shape!

Instructions:

Base

1. Using your main color, chain 16.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15 sc).
3. Row 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
4. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing later.

Body

1. Join yarn in the first stitch of the base.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around the base, join with a slip stitch (15 sc).
3. Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next*, repeat from * to * around, join (22 sc).
4. Round 3-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join.

Top Edging

1. Change to accent color.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join.
3. Fasten off.

Closure

1. With yarn needle, thread through the ch-2 spaces and pull to gather.
2. Secure with a knot, leave long tails for bow.

Motif (Optional)

1. Using white yarn, stitch snowflakes or other festive patterns on the front side of the bag using surface crochet or embroidery.
2. Add buttons or beads for extra flair!

Assembly:

1. Optional: Stuff the bag lightly with fiberfill for a puffier look.
2. Use the long tails to create a decorative bow at the top of the bag.

Finishing:

Trim any excess yarn and tidy up ends with a yarn needle. Your charming festive holiday gift bag is ready to fill with goodies!