Discover how to create your own vibrant and trendy Crochet Ripple Waist Bag! This eye-catching accessory, featuring a beautiful wave pattern in complementary earthy tones, is perfect for carrying your essentials with style. Whether you’re heading out for a casual day or a festival, this handmade bag adds a unique touch to any outfit. Get ready to crochet your new favorite accessory!
Craft a Unique and Versatile Accessory for Every Occasion
This crochet waist bag isn’t just a pattern; it’s an opportunity to create a personalized fashion statement. Its practical design keeps your hands free, while the rich ripple texture and color blend make it a standout piece. Customize your color choices to match your wardrobe or gift a one-of-a-kind creation to a friend. Embrace the joy of crafting a functional and fashionable item!
Crochet Pattern: Stylish Crochet Ripple Waist Bag: Your Perfect DIY Accessory Pattern
Materials
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (approx. 50g each in Sage Green, Terracotta, Cream, Dusty Blue)
- Crochet Hook 4.0mm (G)
- 1 Wooden Button (approx. 2cm diameter)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd – round
- rep – repeat
Instructions
Gauge: 16 HDC and 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm), adjust hook size if necessary.
Finished Size: Approximately 8 inches wide x 5 inches tall (excluding strap)
Notes: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds for the base, then joined rounds for the body. Each color block consists of 2 ripple rounds.
Base (in Sage Green):
- Rnd 1: Ch 21. SC in 2nd ch from hook and in next 18 chs, 3 SC in last ch. Working along the other side of the foundation ch, SC in next 18 chs, 2 SC in last ch. Join with sl st to first SC. (42 SC)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in same st, SC in next 18 sts, 2 SC in next 3 sts, SC in next 18 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, SC in each st around. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, SC in each st around. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
Body of Bag (Ripple Pattern):
The ripple pattern repeat for 50 stitches will be 5 repeats of 10 stitches each. The pattern repeat is (3 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts).
Color Sequence for Body: Sage Green, Terracotta, Cream, Dusty Blue (Repeat this sequence 2 times). Each color section consists of 2 ripple rounds.
Start Body – Sage Green:
- Rnd 1 (Setup – Sage Green): Ch 1, SC in each st around. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
- Rnd 2 (Ripple 1 – Sage Green): Ch 2 (does not count as st). Sl st in next st (to shift for ripple alignment). Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times (5 repeats total). Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts)
- Rnd 3 (Ripple 2 – Sage Green): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st (this should be at a peak). *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts (this should be in a valley), DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts). Fasten off Sage Green.
Terracotta:
- Rnd 4 (Setup – Terracotta): Join Terracotta with sl st to any st. Ch 1, SC in each st around. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
- Rnd 5 (Ripple 1 – Terracotta): Ch 2 (does not count as st). Sl st in next st. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts)
- Rnd 6 (Ripple 2 – Terracotta): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts). Fasten off Terracotta.
Cream:
- Rnd 7 (Setup – Cream): Join Cream with sl st to any st. Ch 1, SC in each st around. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
- Rnd 8 (Ripple 1 – Cream): Ch 2 (does not count as st). Sl st in next st. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts)
- Rnd 9 (Ripple 2 – Cream): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts). Fasten off Cream.
Dusty Blue:
- Rnd 10 (Setup – Dusty Blue): Join Dusty Blue with sl st to any st. Ch 1, SC in each st around. Join with sl st to first SC. (50 SC)
- Rnd 11 (Ripple 1 – Dusty Blue): Ch 2 (does not count as st). Sl st in next st. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts)
- Rnd 12 (Ripple 2 – Dusty Blue): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. *DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st*. Rep from * 4 more times. Join with sl st to top of Ch 3. (50 sts). Fasten off Dusty Blue.
Repeat Color Sequence: Repeat Rnds 1-12 one more time for a total of 24 body rounds. Fasten off final Dusty Blue after Rnd 24.
Flap (Starting in Terracotta):
The flap uses the same ripple pattern, worked in rows. You’ll attach the flap to the back of the bag. Identify the center back of your bag. Count 20 stitches from the center back (10 on each side) where the flap will be attached. Skip the remaining 10 stitches on each side of the front opening for the bag opening.
- Row 1 (Terracotta): Join Terracotta yarn to the 20th st from the center back (or 10 sts left of center back if you marked it). Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. (20 sts)
- Row 2 (Terracotta): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. Fasten off Terracotta. (20 sts)
Flap – Cream:
- Row 3 (Cream): Join Cream to first st. Ch 1, SC in each st across. Turn. (20 SC)
- Row 4 (Cream): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. (20 sts)
- Row 5 (Cream): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. Fasten off Cream. (20 sts)
Flap – Dusty Blue:
- Row 6 (Dusty Blue): Join Dusty Blue to first st. Ch 1, SC in each st across. Turn. (20 SC)
- Row 7 (Dusty Blue): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. (20 sts)
- Row 8 (Dusty Blue): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. Fasten off Dusty Blue. (20 sts)
Flap – Sage Green:
- Row 9 (Sage Green): Join Sage Green to first st. Ch 1, SC in each st across. Turn. (20 SC)
- Row 10 (Sage Green): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. (20 sts)
- Row 11 (Sage Green): Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in same st. DC in next 3 sts, DC3tog over next 3 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 3 DC in next st. Turn. (20 sts)
Button Loop (in Sage Green):
- Row 12: Ch 1, SC in first 9 sts. Ch 5 (for button loop), skip 2 sts, SC in next 9 sts. Turn. (18 SC, 1 ch-5 loop)
- Row 13: Ch 1, SC in each SC and 5 SC into ch-5 loop. Fasten off, weave in ends. (23 SC)
Strap (in Sage Green):
- Row 1: Ch 6. SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (5 SC)
- Rows 2-80 (or to desired length): Ch 1, SC in each st across. Turn. (5 SC)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Sew the button securely onto the front of the bag, aligning it with the button loop on the flap.
- Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag’s opening (where the flap started, at the top corners of the bag’s main body). Ensure the strap is not twisted.