Embrace the charm of handmade with our beautiful Rustic Rose Crochet Crossbody Bag! This pattern guides you through creating a stylish and functional accessory featuring an elegant floral flap, perfect for adding a touch of vintage flair to any outfit. Its unique design, combining classic stitches with delightful appliqués, makes it a rewarding project for crocheters of all levels.
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This charming crossbody bag is more than just an accessory; it’s a statement of personal style and creativity. Perfect for spring outings, garden parties, or everyday elegance, it also makes a thoughtful, handmade gift. The blend of rustic colors and delicate floral details captures a timeless, whimsical aesthetic, ensuring your bag will be a cherished item for years to come.
Crochet Pattern: Rustic Rose Crochet Crossbody Bag Pattern: Create Your Own Cottagecore Accessory
Materials
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Terracotta (approx. 200 yards)
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Sage Green (approx. 180 yards)
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Off-white (approx. 150 yards)
- 4.0mm (G/6) Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- 1 Wooden Button (approx. 1 inch diameter)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- F.O.: fasten off
Instructions
Gauge: 16 hdc x 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) (approx. check your gauge for desired bag size)
Finished Bag Size (approx): 10 inches wide x 7 inches tall (excluding strap)
Main Bag Body & Flap
Using Terracotta yarn, ch 37 (or adjust for desired width, ensuring an odd number of chains).
Row 1 (Terracotta): Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (36 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 (Terracotta): Hdc in each st across. Change to Off-white yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-4 (Off-white): Hdc in each st across. Change to Sage Green yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 5-6 (Sage Green): Hdc in each st across. Change to Terracotta yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7-8 (Terracotta): Hdc in each st across. Change to Off-white yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9-10 (Off-white): Hdc in each st across. Change to Sage Green yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11-12 (Sage Green): Hdc in each st across. Change to Terracotta yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
This completes the main body stripes. The bag body will be folded, so continue working for the flap.
Rows 13-14 (Terracotta): Hdc in each st across. Change to Off-white yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 15-16 (Off-white): Hdc in each st across. Change to Sage Green yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17-20 (Sage Green): Hdc in each st across. Change to Terracotta yarn in last hdc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 21-22 (Terracotta): Hdc in each st across. F.O. leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly of Bag Body
- Lay the crocheted piece flat with the right side facing you.
- Fold the bottom part of the piece up so that Row 12 (Sage Green) meets Row 1 (Terracotta) of the main body, creating the front and back panels of the bag. The remaining rows form the flap.
- Using your yarn needle and Terracotta yarn, seam the sides of the bag using a mattress stitch or whip stitch. Weave in ends.
- Bag Opening Border: Attach Terracotta yarn to one top corner of the bag opening. Sc evenly around the entire opening (including the top edge of the back panel). Join with a sl st to first sc. F.O.
Crochet Roses (Make 3-5 in Terracotta and Off-white, various sizes)
Small Rose (Off-white): Ch 15. In 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1st hdc), (hdc, dc) in same ch, *sl st in next ch, (hdc, dc, tr) in next ch* repeat from * 3 more times, sl st in next ch, (dc, tr) in next ch, (tr, dc) in next ch, sl st in last ch. F.O. leaving a tail. Roll the strip tightly from the beginning, securing with the tail and yarn needle at the base.
Medium Rose (Terracotta/Off-white): Ch 20-25. Follow the general pattern above, adjusting number of stitches per petal and type (e.g., more tr for larger petals) to create a wider strip. Roll and secure.
Large Rose (Terracotta): Ch 30-35. Similar to above, increasing stitches and clusters for larger petals. Roll and secure.
Crochet Leaves (Make 5-7 in Sage Green)
Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. F.O. leaving a tail for sewing. (Alternatively, you can make a simple leaf: Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, ch 2, sl st in base of dc, working along other side of chain: dc in same st, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last. F.O.).
Flap Decoration
- Arrange the crocheted roses and leaves on the Sage Green section of the flap as desired, referring to the image.
- Once happy with the placement, use your yarn needle and matching yarn tails to securely sew each appliqué onto the flap. Weave in all remaining tails on the wrong side of the flap.
Button Loop & Button
- Attach Terracotta yarn to the center of the flap’s top edge. Ch 8-10 (adjust chain length to fit over your button). Sl st into the same stitch or a nearby stitch to form a loop. F.O. and weave in ends.
- Measure the position of the button loop when the flap is closed. Sew the wooden button securely to the front of the bag, aligning with the loop.
Strap
- Cut 3 long strands of Terracotta yarn (each about 3-4 times the desired strap length, e.g., 200 inches for a 50-inch strap).
- Gather the strands together and knot one end. Have someone hold the knotted end, or secure it to a doorknob.
- Twist the strands tightly in one direction until they begin to kink.
- Fold the twisted strand in half, bringing the two ends together. The cord will naturally twist back on itself.
- Tie a knot at the new end to secure.
- Adjust the twist for desired tightness and appearance.
- Alternatively, create a simple strap: Ch 120-140 (or desired length) in Terracotta yarn. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (119-139 sc). F.O. and weave in ends.
- Attach each end of the strap securely to the top side seams of the bag using a yarn needle.