Crochet a Stunning Festive Mandala Round Bag: Your DIY Christmas Accessory!

Embrace the holiday spirit with your very own Festive Crochet Round Bag! This vibrant accessory, inspired by classic Christmas colors and intricate mandala designs, is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your seasonal outfits. Whether you’re heading to a festive gathering or simply want a unique everyday purse, this pattern guides you through creating a beautiful and functional piece.

Craft Your Own Holiday Statement Piece

There’s something truly special about a handmade item, especially during the holidays. This Festive Crochet Round Bag isn’t just a purse; it’s a wearable piece of art that showcases your creativity and love for the craft. It makes a fantastic personalized gift or a charming addition to your own collection, guaranteed to spark conversations and spread cheer wherever you go.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Crochet a Stunning Festive Mandala Round Bag: Your DIY Christmas Accessory!

Materials

Red (R) Aran/Worsted Weight Yarn
Green (G) Aran/Worsted Weight Yarn
White (W) Aran/Worsted Weight Yarn
Gold (Go) Metallic Crochet Thread/Fine Yarn
Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E)
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Small Beads: White, Red, Green (Optional, for embellishment)
Fabric Glue (Optional, for beads)
Zipper (approx. 7-8 inches)
Fabric for lining (optional)

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sk: skip
sp: space
rep: repeat
MR: Magic Ring
FO: Fasten Off

Instructions

Main Panel (Make 2)

Center (Red):
- R1 (Red): Make a MR. Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), 15 dc into MR. Join with sl st to top of Ch 2. (16 dc)
- R2 (Red): Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
- Optional: Attach a small white bead to the very center of R1.
White Star Points:
- R3 (White): Attach White yarn in any sc. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same sc. Sk 2 sc. *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sc (this forms a point), sk 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc*. Repeat * to * 7 more times, omitting the last ‘2 dc in next sc’ on the final repeat. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (8 ‘point’ clusters, 8 sets of 2 dc between points)
- Optional: Attach a small red bead to each ch-2 space.
Green Outline:
- R4 (Green): Attach Green yarn in any ch-2 sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same ch-2 sp. *Ch 1, sk 4 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Ch 1, join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-1 sp)
Red Bobble/Textured Layer:
- R5 (Red): Attach Red yarn in any ch-2 sp. Ch 2 (counts as hdc), (2 hdc, ch 1, 3 hdc) in same ch-2 sp. *Sk ch-1 sp, sk 2 sc, (3 hdc, ch 1, 3 hdc) in next ch-2 sp*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 2. (8 shells, 8 ch-1 sp)
- Optional: Attach a small white bead to each ch-1 space of this round.
Gold Outline:
- R6 (Gold): Attach Gold yarn in any ch-1 sp. Ch 1, sc in same ch-1 sp. *Sc in each of the next 3 hdc, sc in the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 3 hdc*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Join with sl st to first sc. (56 sc)
Green Petal Layer:
- R7 (Green): Attach Green yarn. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. *Sk 2 st, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next st (this forms a point), sk 2 st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (8 points with ch-2 sp, 8 sections of 4 dc)
- Optional: Attach a small green bead to each ch-2 space.
Red & Gold Scallop Layer:
- R8 (Red): Attach Red yarn in any ch-2 sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same ch-2 sp. *Ch 1, sk 4 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Ch 1, join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-1 sp)
- R9 (Gold): Attach Gold yarn in any ch-2 sp. Ch 1, 3 sc in same sp. *Sc in ch-1 sp, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp*. Repeat * to * 7 more times. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sc)
Final Green Border:
- R10 (Green): Attach Green yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (32 sc) FO.

Finishing Your Festive Round Bag:

Joining Panels: Place the two completed panels wrong sides together. Using Green yarn (or Gold for extra sparkle), sc through both loops of both panels around three-quarters of the circumference, leaving an opening for the bag. Insert the zipper into this opening and sew it in place. Then, continue to sc the remaining opening closed, ensuring the zipper is neatly integrated. Weave in all ends.
Optional Lining: Cut two circles of fabric slightly smaller than your crochet panels. Hand-stitch or machine-stitch them to the inside of each panel before joining to create a neat lining and prevent stretching.
Creating the Strap: Cut 3 long strands of yarn (1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Gold), each about 2.5-3 yards long. Knot them together securely at one end. Braid the strands tightly until you reach the desired strap length (approx. 45-50 inches for a crossbody fit). Knot the other end. Securely sew each end of the braided strap to the sides of the bag, aligning them with the top opening.