Embrace Vibrant Style with a Crochet Sunflower Bag

A charming handcrafted accessory instantly elevates any outfit, blending artisanal skill with vibrant natural beauty. The exquisite crochet sunflower bag featured here perfectly embodies this spirit, offering a delightful pop of color and intricate detail. This unique item showcases the timeless appeal of handmade crafts, making the crochet sunflower bag a must-have for those seeking distinctive style.

The Allure of Your Handcrafted Crochet Sunflower Bag

Beyond its striking aesthetic, this type of bag represents a conscious choice towards sustainable fashion, often crafted from natural fibers and built to last. It’s not just a fashion statement; it’s a testament to slow fashion and the enduring value of unique, artisan-made goods. Carrying a beautifully crafted crochet sunflower bag allows you to express individuality and support skilled crafters, making it a truly thoughtful addition to any wardrobe.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Sunflower Tote Bag

Materials

Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar’n Cream or similar):

Off-White (approx. 400-500 yards for bag)
Bright Yellow (approx. 100-150 yards for sunflowers)
Dark Brown (approx. 50-75 yards for sunflower centers)
Leaf Green (approx. 50-75 yards for leaves and stems)

Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6) or 4.5 mm (7) (or size needed to achieve desired fabric density)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: Fasten Off
(…) x N: repeat instructions in parentheses N times

Instructions

Main Bag (Off-White yarn):

Base:

Ch 31.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 28 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation chain: sc in next 28 ch, 2 sc in first ch (where first sc was made). Join with sl st to first sc. (62 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (68 sts)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (68 sts)

Body:

Round 4-35: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (68 sc) (Adjust number of rounds for desired bag height)

Top Edge:

Round 36-38: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (68 sc)

Handle Straps (Make 2 – Off-White yarn):

Ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc)

Row 2-50: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (9 sc). (Adjust number of rows for desired handle length) FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly of Handles:

Lay the bag flat. Position the handle straps symmetrically on the top edge of the bag. Measure approximately 10 stitches in from each side seam on both the front and back of the bag. These 9 stitches will be where your handle ends attach. Using the long tail and yarn needle, sew one end of a handle strap securely to the designated 9 stitches on the front panel. Sew the other end of the same handle strap to the corresponding 9 stitches on the back panel. Repeat for the second handle strap. Ensure handles are not twisted.

Sunflower Applique (Make 6-10, Brown and Yellow yarn):

Center (Brown yarn):

Round 1: MR, sc 6 into ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st) x 6. Join with sl st. (12 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) x 6. Join with sl st. (18 sc)

Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) x 6. Join with sl st. (24 sc) FO, leaving a short tail.

Petals (Yellow yarn):

Attach yellow yarn to any sc st in Round 4 of the brown center.

Round 1: *[In next st: (sl st, ch 1, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, ch 1, sl st)], skip next st.* Repeat from * to * 11 more times. (12 petals total). Join with sl st to first sl st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Leaves (Make 8-12, Green yarn):

Ch 8.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain: hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stems (Make 6-10, Green yarn):

Ch 15-25 (adjust length as needed during assembly). Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. FO, leaving long tails for sewing.

Final Assembly:

Arrange the crocheted sunflowers, leaves, and stems on the front of the tote bag, referring to the original image for placement or creating your own unique design. Use the yarn tails and yarn needle to securely sew each sunflower (both brown center and yellow petals), leaf, and stem to the bag. Overlap elements as desired to create depth. Weave in all remaining loose ends.