Crochet tutorial
Chunky crochet bags
Crochet bags are all the rage this year. With Scheepjes Big Dreams, you can conjure up a cool shopping bag in less than two hours.
Also perfect as a gift—just choose 1-3 colors and you're ready to start!
Table of contents
How it works
Chunky crochet bags
First, work a chain, which is then crocheted on both sides to create a narrow base. Then crochet in spiral rounds without increases to give the bag height. Simply crochet to the end of the yarn and continue working with a new ball. In the last round, work in the handles using chain stitches.
Version 1
Small bag
- Chain 7
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Now crochet back along the chain. Skip the first chain stitch and start in the 2nd chain stitch from the needle:
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crochet 1 single crochet into each of the next 5 chain stitches,
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4 single crochets into the last chain stitch (gradually turning the row to the right so that you continue working on the other side of the chain; the 4 single crochets are therefore crocheted into the last stitch of the row, which is also the first stitch of the back of the row),
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1 single crochet into each of the next 5 chain stitches,
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3 single crochets into the last stitch.
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Do not close into a round, but work in spiral rounds.
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Continue crocheting 1 single crochet into each stitch until 6 rounds have been worked. Change the yarn gradually if necessary.
Handle:
- Start at the fold of the bag:
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 4 stitches,
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 4 stitches,
- 1 single crochet in the next stitch,
- 1 slip stitch in the next stitch.
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Cut the thread and sew the end with your fingers. Sew all other ends with your fingers on the inside.
Version 1
Small bag
- Chain 7
-
Now crochet back along the chain. Skip the first chain stitch and start in the 2nd chain stitch from the needle:
-
crochet 1 single crochet into each of the next 5 chain stitches,
-
4 single crochets into the last chain stitch (gradually turning the row to the right so that you continue working on the other side of the chain; the 4 single crochets are therefore crocheted into the last stitch of the row, which is also the first stitch of the back of the row),
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1 single crochet into each of the next 5 chain stitches,
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3 single crochets into the last stitch.
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Do not close into a round, but work in spiral rounds.
-
Continue crocheting 1 single crochet into each stitch until 6 rounds have been worked. Change the yarn gradually if necessary.
Handle:
- Start at the fold of the bag:
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 4 stitches,
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 4 stitches,
- 1 single crochet in the next stitch,
- 1 slip stitch in the next stitch.
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Cut the thread and sew the end with your fingers. Sew all other ends with your fingers on the inside.
Version 2
Large bag
- Chain 12
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Jetzt entlang der Luftmaschenkette zurück häkeln. Now crochet back along the chain. Skip the first chain stitch and start in the second chain stitch from the needle:
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crochet 1 single crochet into each of the next 10 chain stitches,
- 5 single crochets into the last chain stitch (gradually turning the row to the right so that you continue working on the other side of the chain stitch chain; the 5 single crochets are therefore crocheted into the last stitch of the row, which is also the first stitch of the back of the row),
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1 single crochet into each of the next 10 chain stitches,
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3 single crochets into the last stitch.
-
-
Do not close into a round, but work in spiral rounds.
-
Continue crocheting 1 single crochet into each stitch until 7 rounds have been worked. Change the yarn gradually if necessary.
Handle:
- Start at the fold of the bag:
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 6 stitches
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 6 stitches
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches
- 1 slip stitch in the next stitch.
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Cut the thread and sew the end with your fingers. Sew all other ends with your fingers on the inside.
Have fun with crocheting!
Version 2
Large bag
- Chain 12
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Jetzt entlang der Luftmaschenkette zurück häkeln. Now crochet back along the chain. Skip the first chain stitch and start in the second chain stitch from the needle:
-
crochet 1 single crochet into each of the next 10 chain stitches,
- 5 single crochets into the last chain stitch (gradually turning the row to the right so that you continue working on the other side of the chain stitch chain; the 5 single crochets are therefore crocheted into the last stitch of the row, which is also the first stitch of the back of the row),
-
1 single crochet into each of the next 10 chain stitches,
-
3 single crochets into the last stitch.
-
-
Do not close into a round, but work in spiral rounds.
-
Continue crocheting 1 single crochet into each stitch until 7 rounds have been worked. Change the yarn gradually if necessary.
Handle:
- Start at the fold of the bag:
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 6 stitches
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches,
- chain 13 for the handle,
- skip 6 stitches
- 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches
- 1 slip stitch in the next stitch.
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Cut the thread and sew the end with your fingers. Sew all other ends with your fingers on the inside.
Have fun with crocheting!
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