Step into a whimsical world with our Woodland Wanderer Crochet Fanny Pack! This enchanting belt bag features charming forest details like adorable mushrooms, a little snail, and various leaves, all set against a backdrop of earthy greens and blues. Perfect for nature lovers and those who adore unique, handcrafted accessories, this pattern guides you through creating your very own wearable piece of woodland magic.
Craft Your Own Enchanted Woodland Accessory
Imagine carrying a piece of a serene forest wherever you go! This crochet fanny pack isn’t just a functional item; it’s a statement of style and a testament to your love for handmade artistry and nature’s beauty. With its distinct textures and delightful appliqués, it’s sure to spark conversations and bring a smile to your face, making it the perfect companion for your daily adventures.
Crochet Pattern: Woodland Wanderer Crochet Fanny Pack Pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in: Dark Green, Medium Green, Light Green, Blue, Brown, Cream/Beige
- Small amount of Dark Brown embroidery floss
- 3.5mm crochet hook (or size needed to achieve desired fabric density)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- 7-inch (18 cm) zipper in coordinating green
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- FO: finish off
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- […] x : repeat instructions in brackets X times
Instructions
Bag Base (Start with Dark Green)
- Row 1: Ch 31. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 28 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain, sc in next 28 chs, 2 sc in last ch. (62 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each st around. (62 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc in next 29 sts, inc] x 2. (64 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc in next 30 sts, inc] x 2. (66 sts)
- Round 5: Sc in each st around. (66 sts)
Bag Sides (Working in rounds, changing colors)
Continue working in sc in continuous rounds. Change colors as follows:
- Rounds 6-7: Continue with Dark Green. (66 sts)
- Rounds 8-9: Change to Brown yarn. (66 sts)
- Rounds 10-12: Change to Blue yarn. (66 sts)
- Rounds 13-14: Change to Dark Green yarn. (66 sts)
- Rounds 15-16: Change to Medium Green yarn. (66 sts)
- Round 17: Change to Dark Green. Sc in each st around. (66 sts)
- Round 18: [Sc in next 31 sts, dec] x 2. (64 sts)
- Round 19: [Sc in next 30 sts, dec] x 2. (62 sts)
- Round 20: [Sc in next 29 sts, dec] x 2. (60 sts)
- Round 21: [Sc in next 28 sts, dec] x 2. (58 sts)
- Round 22: [Sc in next 27 sts, dec] x 2. (56 sts)
- Sl st to next st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Zipper Panel (Dark Green, with variegated texture)
This piece will be crocheted flat and will house the zipper.
- Row 1: Ch 57. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (56 sts)
- Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (56 sts)
- Textured Top (Optional): For the textured look, randomly work a few hdc or dc stitches, or small bobble stitches (ch 3, dc3tog in same st) using different shades of green and brown yarn, scattering them over the top few rows of the zipper panel before sewing. FO, leaving long tails for sewing.
Strap Tabs (Make 2 – Dark Green)
- Ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sts)
- Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Strap (Dark Green)
- Ch 101 (or desired length for strap).
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (100 sts)
- Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. FO, leaving long tails for sewing.
Appliqués
Large Mushroom (Make 1)
Stem (Cream)
- Round 1: MR 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc, inc] x 3. (9 sts)
- Rounds 3-6: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
- Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Cap (Brown)
- Round 1: MR 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc, inc] x 6. (18 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] x 6. (24 sts)
- Round 5: Sc in FLO of each st around. (24 sts)
- Round 6: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Slightly stuff the cap and sew to the stem.
Small Mushroom (Make 1)
Stem (Cream)
- Round 1: MR 5 sc. (5 sts)
- Rounds 2-4: Sc in each st around. (5 sts)
- Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Cap (Brown)
- Round 1: MR 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc, inc] x 3. (9 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in FLO of each st around. (9 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
- Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Slightly stuff the cap and sew to the stem.
Snail (Make 1)
Body (Cream)
- Round 1: MR 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc, dec] x 4. (8 sts)
- Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
- Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the body.
Shell (Brown)
- Round 1: MR 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc, inc] x 3. (9 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] x 3. (12 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 5: [Sc, dec] x 4. (8 sts)
- Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten slightly and sew to the snail’s back.
- Eyes: Use dark brown embroidery floss to embroider two small dots for eyes on top of the snail’s head.
Leaves (Make various in Dark Green, Medium Green, Light Green – approximately 10-15 total)
- Small Leaf: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Medium Leaf: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in last ch. Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Pointed Leaf: Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (picot point), dc in same ch as previous dc, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st to first sl st. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the zipper panel onto the main bag body. Fold the top edge of the bag body slightly inward along Round 22 and position the zipper panel. Align the zipper panel over the opening and carefully sew it in place using the long tail and yarn needle. Ensure the zipper opens and closes smoothly.
- Attach the Strap Tabs to each tapered end of the bag body.
- Weave the Strap through the Strap Tabs and securely sew the ends of the strap together.
- Arrange the crocheted Mushrooms, Snail, and Leaves on the front of the bag as desired, referring to the image. Use your yarn needle to securely sew each appliqué in place.
- Weave in all remaining loose ends.