Jingle All the Way: Crochet Your Own Festive Christmas Fanny Pack!

Get ready to spread some serious holiday cheer with your very own handcrafted Christmas fanny pack! This festive accessory is perfect for keeping your essentials close while adding a jolly touch to any outfit. Imagine strolling through holiday markets or attending festive gatherings with this unique, eye-catching bag. It’s a wonderful way to showcase your crochet skills and embrace the spirit of the season!

Why This Festive Fanny Pack is Your Perfect Holiday Companion

More than just a cute accessory, this crochet Christmas fanny pack is incredibly practical for the busy holiday season. Keep your phone, keys, and cards secure and easily accessible while you shop, dance, or celebrate. It’s a fantastic conversation starter and a unique gift idea for friends and family. Show off your handmade style and make every outing a bit more joyful.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Jingle All the Way: Crochet Your Own Festive Christmas Fanny Pack!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Red (MC)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (CC1)
Worsted weight yarn in White (CC2)
Crochet Hook size H/5.0mm (or size to obtain desired fabric density)
7-inch (18cm) zipper in red with gold teeth
Red and white striped webbing strap (approx. 1 inch wide, adjustable length)
Gold star charm (for zipper pull)
Yarn needle
Sewing needle and matching thread
Fabric lining (optional, to prevent stretching and secure contents)

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
MC – Main Color (Red)
CC1 – Contrasting Color 1 (Green)
CC2 – Contrasting Color 2 (White)
FO – fasten off

Instructions

Welcome to creating your festive Christmas Fanny Pack! This pattern is worked in continuous rounds using single crochet stitches for a sturdy fabric. For colorwork, carry unused yarn colors loosely behind your work.

Base of the Bag (using MC – Red)

Round 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 18 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the foundation chain, sc in next 18 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (50 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (58 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 22 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 22 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (66 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (66 sts)

Body of the Bag – Colorwork Sections

Section 1: Red and White Zig-Zag Border (using MC and CC2)

Round 6: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around, changing to CC2 on last pull through of last sc.
Round 7: With CC2, ch 1, work sc in each st around using Fair Isle technique to create a zig-zag motif, changing to MC on last pull through of last sc.
Round 8: With MC, ch 1, work sc in each st around, continuing the zig-zag pattern, ensuring the diagonal lines shift in the opposite direction from Round 7, changing to CC2 on last pull through of last sc.
Round 9: With CC2, ch 1, work sc in each st around, continuing the zig-zag pattern as in Round 7, changing to CC1 on last pull through of last sc.

Section 2: Green, White, and Red Main Motif (using CC1, CC2, and MC)

Rounds 10-15: With CC1, ch 1, work sc in each st around using Fair Isle technique to create snowflake and small Christmas tree motifs across these 6 rounds, similar to the image. Use CC2 for snowflakes and details, and occasional MC for contrast if desired. Ensure stitches line up for clean motif definition. Change to MC on the last pull through of the last sc in Round 15.

Section 3: Red and White Zig-Zag Border (using MC and CC2)

Round 16: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around, changing to CC2 on last pull through of last sc.
Round 17: With CC2, ch 1, work sc in each st around using Fair Isle technique to create a zig-zag motif (as in Round 7), changing to MC on last pull through of last sc.
Round 18: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing the Bag

Lining (Optional): Cut and sew a fabric lining to fit the inside of your bag, attaching it neatly to the top edge before inserting the zipper.
Attaching the Zipper: Carefully pin the 7-inch red zipper to the top opening of your crocheted bag. Using a sewing needle and matching red thread, hand-sew the zipper securely into place.
Attaching the Strap: The bag in the image uses a pre-made red and white striped webbing strap. Attach one end of the strap to each side of the bag using a sewing needle and strong thread, or by crocheting small tabs if preferred. Ensure the strap is adjustable.
Adding the Charm: Attach the gold star charm to the zipper pull for an extra festive touch.