The Bohemian Fringe Bag Free Pattern

The Bohemian Fringe Bag Free Pattern

Embrace your inner free spirit with the Bohemian Fringe Bag, a crochet project that combines style and function. This eye-catching accessory features playful fringes and a vibrant color palette, perfect for any festival or casual outing.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in multiple colors (e.g., turquoise, coral, mustard, and cream)
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochet (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Base

1. Begin with a magic ring. To create a magic ring, wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop, then insert your hook into the loop and pull up a loop.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets into the magic ring. Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) to the top of the chain-3. You should have a total of 12 double crochets.
3. Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You will have 24 double crochets.)
4. Round 3: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (You will have 36 double crochets.)
5. Round 4: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (You will have 48 double crochets.)
6. Continue increasing in this manner until you reach a total of 96 double crochets.

Body of the Bag

1. Once you have reached 96 double crochets, work even in double crochet for 10 inches. This means you will simply double crochet in each stitch around without increasing.

Finishing the Top Edge

1. To finish the top edge, chain 1, then single crochet (sc) in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch and fasten off your yarn.

Creating the Strap

1. For the strap, chain 100. Single crochet in each chain across. This will create a sturdy strap for your bag.
2. Attach the strap securely to the sides of the bag. You can do this by slip stitching or sewing it in place with a yarn needle.

Adding the Fringe

1. To create the fringe, cut strands of yarn that are 12 inches long. You can use the same colors as your bag for a cohesive look.
2. Attach the fringe to the bottom edge of the bag using a lark's head knot. To do this, fold a strand of yarn in half and pull the loop through a stitch at the bottom of the bag, then pull the ends through the loop and tighten.

Final Touches

1. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle to ensure a neat finish.

Your Bohemian Fringe Bag is now complete! Enjoy your new stylish accessory and show off your crochet skills!