This exquisite shoulder bag has everything. It blends elegance, utility, and eye-catching hues. I had a great time creating it, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out!
In order to create a distinctive and striking look for the bag, I decided to use a blend of red and beige with a gentle color shift in the middle. It was successful!
You may be creative and personalize this purse by utilizing various shades of your favorite colors, since the color possibilities are unlimited.
My preferred color schemes for this bag are black, gray, white, or various hues of blue. A solid color is also an option!
Two exquisite wooden rings, found at craft stores, are used to secure the robust handle to the bag, giving it a touch of individuality and natural beauty.
The pattern’s finest feature is that it’s a great project for beginner crocheters, using a simple 2-row repeat gorgeous stitch. Visit our Bags Collection for further bag inspiration.
Recommended yarn for the crochet project Delilah Bag
I used Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Cotton.” It’s made entirely of cotton, making it strong, long-lasting, machine-washable, and ideal for these kinds of tasks. It is also available in an assortment of colors. You are more than welcome to use any cotton or cotton mix worsted yarn that you like.
Other suggested yarns include Knit Picks Dishie and Lily Sugar’n Cream.
Measurements
The bag can accommodate all of your everyday necessities. It is approximately 11 inches tall and 12 ½ inches wide. You may use the stitch count of the repetition that is supplied in the design to change the size. Don’t forget to adjust the strap length and the amount of rows properly.
The bag’s lining and closure
It is advised to line the bag for functionality and durability. It will also shield the bag from dirt and give it a lovely finish. Fear not—the procedure is simple, involves just rudimentary hand-sewing abilities, and is well worth the additional work. A simple, step-by-step technique for complete picture lining is given.
For ease of use, I decided on a magnetic snap for the closing. It keeps the bag’s elegant design while offering a secure closing and ease of usage. I adore it!
And just like that, I had adorned the bag with a simple handmade fake leather tag, adding a great personal touch!
In conclusion
- The pattern is straightforward, thorough, tested, and comprehensive. composed using Standard American terminology
- It’s an intermediate skill level.
- Made of #4 weight, 100% cotton. Hook size: G/4 mm. Dimensions: W = 12 ½” / H = 11″ (from the base to the handles).
The pattern comes with both detailed written instructions and a full-photo tutorial in high definition.
A comprehensive, step-by-step pictorial guide for the lining. No much hand stitching knowledge is required.
Finished Approximate Dimensions:
H=11“ (to the base to the handles)/ W= 12 ½ ”
What you will need
- Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton Yarn
worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton
Color options: – Burnt Sienna, 51 yd. I will refer to it as color A. - Monkey Red, 137 yd. I will refer to it as color B.
- Parchment, 137 yd. I will refer to it as color C.
- Yardage: about 326 yards
- Crochet hook : G/4mm
- Gauge: 4” square = 16 rows and 16 SC
- 2 rings: I used wooden rings
- Fabric: 14”x 24” rectangle
- Magnetic snaps: I used Dritz® Square Magnetic Snaps
- Tag: I used a Faux Leather label
- Tapestry needle: to weave in ends.
- Thread and darning needle: to sew the fabric
Abbreviations
CH: Chain, ST: Stitch, SL ST: Slip stitch, SC: Single crochet, DC: Double crochet, YO: Yarn over, BLO: Back loop only, Rnd: Round, SP: Space, Rep: Repeat, RS: Right side, WS: Wrong side.
Note: Various yarns, even though worsted may change slightly the measurement of this pattern. I suggested that you do a gauge swatch.
Step 1- Crochet the base
The base of the bag is crocheted continuously in SC. Do not SL ST to join the rounds but use a stitch marker to identify the start of the rounds and move it up every round.
With color A, CH 44 to make a foundation chain then,
- Rnd 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in next 41 ST, 3 SC in the last CH, continue crocheting along the back unused loops of the foundation chain, SC in next 41 ST (crochet over the tail to hide it), 2 SC in the last CH already holding 1ST SC (you may place your ST marker here), crochet continuously next Rnd.
- Rnd 2: 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 41 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 42 ST, 3 SC in next ST, crochet continuously next Rnd.
- Rnd 3: SC in next ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 43 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 3 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 44 ST, 3 SC in next ST, crochet continuously next Rnd.
- Rnd 4: SC in next 3 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 45 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 5 ST,3 SC in next ST, SC in next 46 ST, 3 SC in next SC, crochet continuously next Rnd.
- Rnd 5: SC in next 5 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 47 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 7 ST,3 SC in next ST, SC in next 48 ST, 3 SC in next ST, SC in next 6 ST, place ST marker here (this will be the new starting point), crochet continuously next Rnd. (120)
Step 2- Crochet the bag
The bag is crocheted in “rounds” but instead of working continuously in circle, you will work back and forth from the starting stitch. You must turn your work at the end of each round, working one round on the right side of the work (RS) and the following round on the wrong side of the work (WS). Use a stitch marker to identify the start of rounds.
- Rnd 6: SC in every ST around, SL ST in the marked ST, CH3. Do not Turn. (119 SC)
- Rnd 7: (RS) 2 DC BLO in the next 3 ST, * (skip next ST, DC BLO in next ST) x 5 times, skip next ST, 2 DC BLO in next 6 ST,* rep to 5 more times, finish with (skip next, DC BLO in next ST) x 5 times, 2 DC BLO in next 3 ST, join with a SL ST into the top of CH 3, CH1, turn.
- Rnd 8: (WS) SC BLO in every ST around, join with a SL ST into the 1st SC, CH3, turn.
- Rnd 9- 12: rep Rnd 7- 8 turning your work at the end of each round. Change to color B in the SL ST of Rnd 12, cut color A.
- Rnd 13- 18: rep Rnd 7- 8 turning your work at the end of each round. Change to color C in the SL ST of Rnd 18, cut Color B.
- Rnd 19- 30: rep Rnd 7- 8 turning your work at the end of each round.
Make sure your tension is tight when you crochet next 2 rounds.
- Rnd 31: (RS) SC BLO in every ST around, join with a SL ST into the SC, CH1, turn.
- Rnd 32: (WS) SC BLO in every ST around, join with a SL ST into the SC, CH1, turn.
Step 3- Crochet the edging
To crochet the edging I used a reversed single crochet skipping one stitch in between the reversed single crochets. Instead of working from right to left, you will work from left to right. Make sure your tension is nice and even.
Edging: * Skip the next ST to the right, insert the hook to the right into the next ST, then yarn over and draw the loop back to the front, yarn over again, and draw that loop through the two loops already on the hook,* rep to around, join with a SL ST, fasten off.
Additional resources:
How to crochet a reverse single crochet border
Step 4- Crochet the strap
Attach the rings: Layout the bag on a firm surface then place 2 stitch markers in each corner. With the yarn and tapestry needle attach the ring by sewing over it (6 stitches total: 3 stitches on each side of the stitch marker. Cut and weave in ends.
Crochet the strap:
Slip knot then * slide the crochet hook inside the ring, place the yarn over the handle, YO,slide back the hook forward, YO, pull through both loop* rep to 5 more times then turn.
- Row 1: SC in every ST across, turn. (6)
- Row 2: SC BLO in every ST across, turn. (6)
- Row 3- 64: rep Row 2
- Row 65: Attach the 2nd ring as follow: * insert the hook into the next SC, slide the crochet hook inside the ring, place the yarn over the handle, YO, slide back the hook forward, YO,pull through both loop,* rep to in every ST across.
Step 5- Lining the bag
In this step you will make a pouch with the fabric the same size as the crocheted bag. You will insert the pouch inside your bag then stitch it up. I chose a magnetic snap to close the bag, but you can add a zipper following the link below if you prefer. You can hand/machine sew or even glue the fabric and the zipper!
- Layout your fabric on a smooth surface then fold it in half.
- Place your bag on top of the folded fabric, the bottom of the bag should be on top of the folded side of the fabric.
- Trace around the bag leaving roughly 1/2-inch extra fabric along the sides and top of the bag.
- Cut out your fabric.
- Sew the lateral sides of the fabric leaving the top side only unsewed. You just made a pouch!
- Place the pouch inside of the bag. Keeping the right side of the fabric facing outward.
- Adjust the lining carefully, fold down the fabric roughly 1/2 inch at the top then clip it or pin it to the crochet bag.
- Use a needle and thread to stitch around the top of the bag, sewing the lining and the crocheted bag together.
Attach the magnetic closure.
Additional resources:
How to line a bag with fabric
How to line a bag and add a zipper without a sewing machine
Congratulations!
You just finished the Raspberry Bag. I hope you enjoyed making it and are pleased with the results!