Step back in time with a touch of modern bohemian flair! This delightful Granny Stitch Fanny Pack pattern lets you craft a stylish and practical accessory perfect for hands-free adventures. Featuring a vibrant mix of earthy tones and the timeless granny stitch, this waist bag is a must-have for festivals, daily errands, or adding a unique touch to any outfit. Get ready to crochet your new favorite statement piece!
Why Every Modern Boho Soul Needs a Handmade Waist Bag
Beyond its undeniable retro charm, a handmade granny stitch fanny pack offers both style and convenience. It’s an eco-conscious choice, a unique expression of your personal style, and a fantastic way to keep your essentials close while keeping your hands free. Imagine exploring new places or dancing at a concert, all while sporting a bag you lovingly created yourself. It’s more than just a bag; it’s a wearable piece of art.
Crochet Pattern: Boho Chic Granny Stitch Fanny Pack: Your Retro Crochet Waist Bag Pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight (Aran/10-ply) yarn in Forest Green (C1)
- Worsted weight (Aran/10-ply) yarn in Terracotta Orange (C2)
- Worsted weight (Aran/10-ply) yarn in Mustard Yellow (C3)
- Worsted weight (Aran/10-ply) yarn in Cream (C4)
- 4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 1 brown leather strap with buckle (approx. 0.75-1 inch wide, 4-6 inches long)
- 2 D-rings or rectangular rings (for strap attachment)
- Sewing needle and strong thread (to attach leather strap)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten Off
- rep: repeat
- sk: skip
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- GC: Granny Cluster (3 dc)
Instructions
This pattern is worked in separate panels using the classic granny stitch technique, then joined together to form the fanny pack.
Main Body Panel (Make 1)
This panel forms the front, bottom, and part of the back. It is worked in rows of granny clusters.
Using C1 (Forest Green), ch 42.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 1st dc of GC), 2 dc in same ch. *Sk 2 ch, GC in next ch.* Rep from * to * across to last 3 ch. Sk 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. (13 GCs, 1 dc at each end)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in the space between the first dc and the first GC of previous row. *GC in next sp between GCs.* Rep from * to * across. 3 dc in the space before the turning ch-3 of previous row. Turn. (14 GCs)
This Row 2 is the standard granny stripe row. For all subsequent granny stripe rows, you will work GCs into the spaces between the GCs of the previous row.
Color Sequence for Main Panel:
- Rows 1-2: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 3: C2 (Terracotta Orange)
- Row 4: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 5: C3 (Mustard Yellow)
- Row 6: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 7: C4 (Cream)
- Row 8: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 9: C2 (Terracotta Orange)
- Row 10: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 11: C3 (Mustard Yellow)
- Row 12: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 13: C4 (Cream)
- Row 14: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 15: C2 (Terracotta Orange)
- Row 16: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 17: C3 (Mustard Yellow)
- Row 18: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 19: C4 (Cream)
- Row 20: C1 (Forest Green). FO.
Your main panel should be approximately 20 rows high and have 14 GCs across (after row 2).
Back Top Panel (Make 1)
This panel forms the top part of the back of the fanny pack, where the main strap will attach.
Using C1 (Forest Green), ch 36.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch. *Sk 2 ch, GC in next ch.* Rep from * to * across to last 3 ch. Sk 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. (11 GCs)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in space between first dc and first GC. *GC in next sp between GCs.* Rep from * to * across. 3 dc in space before turning ch-3. Turn. (12 GCs)
Color Sequence for Back Top Panel:
- Rows 1-2: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 3: C2 (Terracotta Orange)
- Row 4: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 5: C3 (Mustard Yellow)
- Row 6: C1 (Forest Green). FO.
Your back top panel should be approximately 6 rows high and have 12 GCs across.
Side Gusset Panels (Make 2)
These panels provide the depth for the bag at the sides. They are shaped slightly trapezoidally. You can achieve this by starting with a wider chain and decreasing, or by making a straight panel and manipulating it during joining.
For a straightforward rectangular side gusset:
Using C1 (Forest Green), ch 12.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch. Sk 2 ch, GC in next ch. Sk 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. (2 GCs)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in space between first dc and first GC. GC in next sp between GCs. 3 dc in space before turning ch-3. Turn. (3 GCs)
Continue working Row 2 for 8-10 rows total, changing colors every 2 rows using the sequence: C1, C2, C1, C3, C1, C4, etc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flap Panel (Make 1)
Using C1 (Forest Green), ch 36.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch. *Sk 2 ch, GC in next ch.* Rep from * to * across to last 3 ch. Sk 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. (11 GCs)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in space between first dc and first GC. *GC in next sp between GCs.* Rep from * to * across. 3 dc in space before turning ch-3. Turn. (12 GCs)
Color Sequence for Flap Panel:
- Rows 1-2: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 3: C2 (Terracotta Orange)
- Row 4: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 5: C3 (Mustard Yellow)
- Row 6: C1 (Forest Green)
- Row 7: C4 (Cream)
- Row 8: C1 (Forest Green). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Your flap panel should be approximately 8 rows high and have 12 GCs across.
Strap (Make 1)
This strap will be crocheted and then threaded through D-rings attached to the bag.
Using C1 (Forest Green), ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Rep Row 2 until strap reaches desired length (approx. 40-50 inches for an adult fanny pack), changing colors every 2 rows using the sequence: C1, C2, C1, C3, C1, C4, etc. FO.
Assembly
- Lay the Main Body Panel flat. Place the Back Top Panel onto one end of the Main Body Panel, aligning the edges. Using C1 yarn and a yarn needle, whip stitch or slip stitch the two panels together along one long edge to create the full back section.
- Fold the combined main body/back panel lengthwise to form the general shape of the fanny pack. The Back Top Panel should be at the top edge of the back, and the Main Body Panel will wrap around for the front and bottom.
- Take one Side Gusset Panel. Align its edges with the side edges of the Main Body Panel and the Back Top Panel. Carefully sew it in place using C1 yarn and a yarn needle, joining the raw edges. Repeat for the second Side Gusset Panel on the opposite side. This will create the 3D shape of the bag.
- Attach the Flap Panel: Align the top edge of the Flap Panel with the top edge of the Back Top Panel. Sew securely using C1 yarn.
- Add D-rings: Attach one D-ring to each upper corner of the Back Top Panel (where the strap will connect). You can either crochet around the D-ring with sc, or sew it securely with a small tab of crocheted fabric.
- Attach Leather Strap and Buckle: Sew the leather strap with buckle onto the center front of the Flap Panel. This can be done with a sewing needle and strong thread.
- Weave in all loose ends securely.
- Thread the crocheted Strap through the D-rings. Adjust to fit.