Daisy Dreams Boho Bag (Free Crochet Pattern)
Dear fellow crocheters,
I'm super excited to share with you my new design, the Daisy Dreams Boho Bag! It's a rather quick-to-work-up and easy, beginner-friendly crochet pattern. This cute and simple crossbody purse is not only fun to make, but useful too.
It features a floral granny square motif (video tutorial available), a beaded tassel “button” (easy tassel DIY tutorial available), and whimsical mini tassels to add to its rustic and spirited farmhouse charm. You can also include a fabric liner on the inside.
This design can be customized in many ways, such as using different yarn color combinations and adding embellishments (e.g., beads, pom poms, buttons, appliques). The length of the strap is easily adjustable too!
This accessory makes a great gift for teen girls and women who love fashion. It can be a suitable present for different holidays and occasions, such as birthdays, Christmas, appreciation or thank you gifts, and more! This trendy bohemian piece will surely be a hit at craft fairs too.
The yarn I used for this sweet project is Lion Brand Coboo Yarn, in the colors 'Mauve' and 'White.' I couldn't be happier with the results! It's very soft to work with and provides beautiful stitch definition. I also love that it is a natural fiber that consists of 50% cotton and 50% bamboo!
The Daisy Dreams Boho Bag PDF pattern file includes full, written crochet instructions and step-by-step photo references.
If you like this design of mine, you can check out the other clothing & accessory patterns on my blog, or see my entire collection of free patterns!
DAISY DREAMS BOHO BAG
Free Crochet Pattern
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The Daisy Dreams Boho Bag is a beautiful crossbody purse that is fun, easy, and quick to crochet! It features a floral granny square motif, a beaded tassel “button”, and whimsical mini tassels to add to its rustic and spirited farmhouse charm. The length of the strap is easily adjustable. This design can be customized in many ways, such as using different yarn color combinations and adding embellishments (e.g., beads, pom poms, buttons, appliques). This accessory makes a great gift for teen girls and women who love fashion. It can be a suitable present for different holidays and occasions, such as birthdays, Christmas, appreciation or thank you gifts, and more! This trendy bohemian piece will surely be a hit at craft fairs too.
This crochet PDF pattern file includes full written instructions and step-by-step photo references to go with.
Size:
- Bag height: 7”
- Bag width: 6.5”
- Strap: 32” (though easily adjustable)
Level:
- ★★☆☆☆ Easy / Familiar Beginner
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, and sewing parts together.
- YO: yarn over
- Sp: space
- FO: fasten off
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- Dc: double crochet
- Inc: increase
- Dec: decrease
- BLO: back loops only
- Fsc: chainless foundation sc (video tutorial available)
Materials:
- Light weight 3 yarn in desired colors (I used Lion Brand Coboo Yarn in Mauve and White)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook (for bag and straps)
- 6 mm crochet hook (for flower granny square)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Cloth, sewing needle, and thread for bag lining
~ CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS ~
Flower Granny Square
Notes:
- Beginning Cluster: ch 3, (YO, insert hook in ch-1 sp, YO, pull through, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) x 3. YO, pull through 5 loops on hook.
- Cluster: (YO, insert hook in ch-1 sp, YO, pull through, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) x 4. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook.
- Click here for a step-by-step video tutorial on the Floral Granny Square!
Use the 6mm hook and white yarn.
Ch 5. Join with a sl st to create a ring.
R1: Ch 4, (dc in ring, ch 1) x 7. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-4. (8 dc, 8 ch-1 sp)
R2: Sl st into ch-1 sp. Insert Beginning Cluster. Ch 5, insert Cluster, ch 5, (Cluster, ch 5) x 6. Join with a sl st to the top of the Beginning Cluster. (8 Clusters, 8 ch-5 sp)
R3: Sl st into ch-5 sp. Ch 3, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) in same sp. Dc 4 in next ch-5 sp. ([Dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in next ch-5 sp, dc 4 in next ch-5 sp) x 2. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3. (40 dc, 4 ch-2 sp)
R4: Ch 3, dc 2. (Dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch-2 sp. (Dc 10, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch-2 sp) x 2. Dc 7. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3. (56 dc, 4 ch-2 sp)
FO with a long tail for sewing to the bag later.
Bag
Use the 4.5mm hook and pink yarn.
Ch 28.
R1: Dc in 4th ch from hook. Dc across in the next 23 ch. Insert 6 dc in last ch. Dc across the 23 sts on the opposite side of the ch. Insert 5 dc in last ch. Join with a sl st to the first dc you made.
R2: Ch 3, dc around in BLO. Join with a sl st to the first dc.
R3-R16: Ch 3, dc around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. Switch to white yarn.
R17: Ch 1, sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
R18: Ch 1, sc around, but when you reach the center-back of the purse, ch 12 to make the buttonhole/tassel strap. Then, sc in next st, and continue sc the rest of the row. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
FO and weave in the ends.
Strap
Note: There are two ways you can make the strap, which you can select below.
Use the 4.5mm hook and pink yarn.
Method 1: FSC Use the chainless foundation sc (fsc) method to create a cord 32 inches long, or to the length of your desired strap. (Click here for my FSC Video Tutorial)
Method 2: Chaining Alternatively, you can also use the traditional chaining method for the strap. Simply make a chain 32 inches long, or to the length of your desired strap. Then, sc in 2nd ch from hook and sc across the rest of the ch.
FO with a tail for sewing that end of the strap to the side of the purse.
~ FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS ~
- Using a yarn needle and the long tail from the granny square, sew the granny square to the front of the bag. (Make sure the strap is on the back.)
- Cut two fabric squares that are the size of the bag. Sew the left/right/bottom sides together. Insert the liner into the bag and fasten it using either fabric glue, fabric tape, or sewing methods.
- Make a beaded tassel (click here for my Easy DIY Tassel Tutorial) and sew it to the front-center of the bag, where you can loop the buttonhole over it.
- To attach tassels to the bottom of the bag: (A) Cut 5 yarn strands of equal length (double the length that you'd like your tassels to be). (B) Loop through a stitch on the bottom of the bag as shown in photo above. (C) Pull the ends through center tightly to secure them. (D) Attach tassels across bottom of bag and then trim the ends neatly.
- Lastly, sew the ends of the straps to the sides of the purse.
Congratulations on finishing your Daisy Dreams Boho Bag!
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