Boho Chic Mandala Crochet Crossbody Bag: Free Pattern & Style Guide

Embrace the vibrant spirit of handmade fashion with our exquisite Mandala Crochet Crossbody Bag! This pattern guides you through creating a stunning circular bag featuring intricate, colorful mandala motifs. Perfect for adding a touch of bohemian flair to any outfit, this bag is not just an accessory but a statement piece that reflects your unique style and craftsmanship. Get ready to turn heads!

Craft Your Unique Bohemian Accessory

Beyond its eye-catching design, this Mandala Crochet Crossbody Bag offers practicality with a generous main compartment for your essentials. Crafting it allows you to personalize colors, making each bag truly one-of-a-kind. It’s a rewarding project for intermediate crocheters seeking to expand their skills with colorwork and circular construction, resulting in a durable and beautiful accessory.

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Crochet Pattern: Boho Chic Mandala Crochet Crossbody Bag: Free Pattern & Style Guide

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in 5 colors: Teal (Color A), Mustard Yellow (Color B), Cream (Color C), Terracotta/Rust (Color D), Dark Blue (Color E)
4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated stitch/space

Instructions

Main Panels (Make 2 identical)

Start with Color A (Teal).

Round 1: Create a MR. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (12 dc) Fasten off Color A.

Join Color B (Mustard Yellow).

Round 2: Join Color B with a sl st in any dc from R1. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the same st, ch 1. *(Dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * 10 more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (12 V-stitches, 12 ch-1 spaces between V-stitches, 24 dc total) Fasten off Color B.

Join Color C (Cream).

Round 3: Join Color C in the ch-1 space of any V-stitch from R2. Ch 1, 2 sc in same space. 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches). *2 sc in the ch-1 space of the next V-stitch, 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches).* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc) Fasten off Color C.

Join Color D (Terracotta/Rust).

Round 4: Join Color D in any sc from R3. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the same st, ch 1. *Sk 3 sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 1.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (12 V-stitches, 12 ch-1 spaces between V-stitches, 24 dc total) Fasten off Color D.

Join Color E (Dark Blue).

Round 5: Join Color E in the ch-1 space of any V-stitch from R4. Ch 1, 2 sc in same space. 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches). *2 sc in the ch-1 space of the next V-stitch, 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches).* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc) Fasten off Color E.

Join Color A (Teal).

Round 6: Join Color A in any sc from R5. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the same st, ch 1. *Sk 3 sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 1.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (12 V-stitches, 12 ch-1 spaces between V-stitches, 24 dc total) Fasten off Color A.

Join Color C (Cream).

Round 7: Join Color C in the ch-1 space of any V-stitch from R6. Ch 1, 2 sc in same space. 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches). *2 sc in the ch-1 space of the next V-stitch, 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches).* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc) Fasten off Color C.

Join Color D (Terracotta/Rust).

Round 8: Join Color D in any sc from R7. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the same st, ch 1. *Sk 3 sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 1.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial Ch 3. (12 V-stitches, 12 ch-1 spaces between V-stitches, 24 dc total) Fasten off Color D.

Join Color E (Dark Blue).

Round 9 (Border): Join Color E in the ch-1 space of any V-stitch from R8. Ch 1, 2 sc in same space. 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches). *2 sc in the ch-1 space of the next V-stitch, 2 sc in next ch-1 space (between V-stitches).* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc) Fasten off Color E, weave in ends.

Assembly

Take both finished panels. Place them with wrong sides together, aligning stitches perfectly.

Using Color E (Dark Blue), sc through both loops of both panels around the outer edge, joining them together. Leave an opening of about 8-10 stitches at the top for the bag opening. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Strap

Cut several long strands of Color A (Teal), Color B (Mustard Yellow), Color D (Terracotta/Rust), and Color E (Dark Blue) – about 2-3 times your desired strap length (e.g., 200cm/80 inches each). You’ll need about 3 strands of each color, or more for a thicker strap.
Gather all the strands together and knot one end, leaving a short tail. Secure the knotted end to a stable surface (e.g., tape to a table or hook to a doorknob).
Braid the strands tightly until the desired strap length is achieved. Knot the other end, leaving a short tail.
Attach each end of the braided strap to the top corners of the bag opening using a tapestry needle, securing firmly with multiple stitches. Weave in any remaining loose ends.