Festive Nordic Crochet Fanny Pack Pattern: Craft Your Holiday Accessory!

Get ready to spread holiday cheer with your very own Festive Nordic Crochet Fanny Pack! This charming accessory features traditional Scandinavian-inspired reindeer and snowflake motifs in classic red, green, and white. Perfect for keeping your essentials close while adding a joyful touch to any festive outfit, this pattern will guide you through creating a stylish and practical bag that’s sure to impress.

Crochet a Stylish & Festive Holiday Accessory

This project is more than just a bag; it’s a celebration of holiday crafting! Utilizing the engaging tapestry crochet technique, you’ll create intricate colorwork that looks fantastic and is incredibly satisfying to make. Whether you’re making it for yourself, as a thoughtful handmade gift, or to complete your Christmas ensemble, this fanny pack brings warmth and a unique flair to the season.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Nordic Crochet Fanny Pack Pattern: Craft Your Holiday Accessory!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Red, Green, White (e.g., 1 skein of each)
3.75mm (F) crochet hook
7-inch (18cm) gold zipper
2 small gold bells
Yarn needle
Scissors
Fabric lining (optional, but recommended for durability)
Adjustable strap hardware (D-rings, slider, buckle – optional, can be sewn directly)

Abbreviations

Ch: Chain
Sl St: Slip Stitch
Sc: Single Crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
BLO: Back Loop Only
FO: Fasten Off

Instructions

This pattern uses the tapestry crochet technique. When changing colors, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over with the old color and pull up a loop, then yarn over with the new color and pull through both loops to complete the single crochet. Carry unused yarn strands under your stitches for a neat finish.

Bag Base (using Red yarn)

Row 1: Ch 36. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 33 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work along the other side of the starting chain. Sc in next 34 ch. (70 sts)
Rounds 2-4: Working in continuous rounds, sc in each stitch around, increasing 2 sc at each end (total of 4 increases per round) to maintain oval shape. Adjust as needed to achieve a flat base.
Round 5: Sc in BLO around. This creates a defined edge for the bag body. (Total stitches will vary based on increases, aim for a sturdy flat base about 7-8 inches long and 2-3 inches wide).

Bag Body (using Red, Green, White yarn)

From this point, work in continuous rounds, using the tapestry crochet technique to incorporate color changes. Refer to the image for color placement and pattern inspiration (reindeer, snowflakes, geometric stripes).
Rounds 6-25 (or until desired height, approx. 5-6 inches): Sc in each st around, changing colors according to the Nordic-inspired design. Ensure yarn is carried snugly to prevent puckering. You will work approximately 20-25 rounds for the body.
Final Round: Using Red yarn, Sc in each st around. Sl St to first sc and FO.

Zipper Flap/Top Edging (using Red yarn)

Identify the top opening of your bag. Using Red yarn, attach yarn to one corner of the opening.
Row 1: Sc evenly across the top opening (approx. 30-35 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (Repeat for a small flap if desired, or just create a clean edge for zipper attachment).
Repeat for the other side of the opening.

Strap (using Green and White yarn)

Ch 100 (or desired length for strap).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Change colors (e.g., alternating Green and White stripes or using a simpler tapestry pattern like the one seen on the strap in the image).
Final Row: Sc in each st across. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tassel & Bells

Create a tassel using Red, Green, and White yarn (about 3 inches long).
Attach 2 small gold bells to the top of the tassel.
Securely attach the tassel and bells to the zipper pull.

Assembly

Zipper: Pin the zipper to the top opening of the bag, aligning the edges. Hand or machine sew the zipper securely in place.
Strap: Attach the strap to the sides of the bag. If using hardware, thread the strap through D-rings and a slider for adjustability. Otherwise, sew the ends of the strap directly to the bag’s side seams.
Lining (Optional): If adding a fabric lining, cut fabric to fit the inside dimensions of the bag, sew, and then hand stitch or machine sew it into the bag.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.