How to Make a Beautiful Crocheted Bag with Sensy Touch Yarn and Macrame Strap

Dec 28 2024

Crocheting your own bag is a fun and rewarding project, and with the right materials, the result can be both stylish and durable. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a gorgeous bag using Sensy Touch brown yarn and a sturdy base, finished with a macrame strap for an elegant touch. The process is simple, but the outcome is stunning! Here's how you can make your own.

Materials We’ll Need:

Sensy Touch Brown Yarn (doubled up from the second row onwards)
Crochet Hook (appropriate size for the yarn)
Bag Base (with holes for crocheting through)
Sensy 2mm Dark Brown Macrame Cord (for the strap)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Our Materials

Before we start, let's gather all our materials in one place. We’ll need the Sensy Touch brown yarn and our chosen bag base that has pre-made holes for easy crochet stitching. From the second row onwards, we’ll be doubling up the yarn for a thicker, more durable texture.

Step 2: Start Crocheting the Base

Using our crochet hook and the doubled-up Sensy Touch brown yarn, we’ll begin crocheting through the holes in the base. We’ll follow a 2-1-3 pattern to create a textured and structured fabric that will give the bag a beautiful look while ensuring it’s strong enough to hold all our essentials.

2-1-3 pattern: The numbers indicate how many stitches we make in each section of the stitch pattern. For example, we’ll make 2 stitches in one hole, then 1 stitch in the next hole, and finally 3 stitches in the following hole. We’ll repeat this pattern for the entire round.

Step 3: Continue to Crochet in Rounds

As we progress through our rows, we’ll continue following the 2-1-3 pattern. Starting from the second row, we’ll crochet with the yarn doubled up to give our bag more thickness and structure. This will help the bag hold its shape better once it’s finished.

Step 4: Shape the Bag

As we keep crocheting, the base will start to form the shape of our bag. We’ll continue following the pattern until we’ve reached the desired height for the bag. The beauty of crochet is that we can make it as tall or as wide as we want, depending on our preference for the bag's size.

Step 5: Finish the Crochet and Secure the Yarn

Once we’ve completed the body of the bag and are happy with its size and shape, we’ll finish off our work by cutting the yarn and weaving in any loose ends using a tapestry needle. This will give the bag a clean, professional look.

Step 6: Add the Strap

To complete our bag, we’ll add a strap using Sensy’s 2mm dark brown macrame cord. This cord adds an extra touch of sophistication to the bag, and the dark brown color complements the Sensy Touch yarn perfectly.

We’ll cut two equal lengths of macrame cord for the straps (adjusting the length depending on how long we want our strap to be).
We’ll then attach each strap to the sides of the crocheted bag by knotting the ends securely through the holes at the top of the bag.

Step 7: Final Touches

Once our straps are attached, we’ll double-check the knots to make sure everything is secure. After making any final adjustments, our bag is ready to use! The combination of the plush Sensy Touch yarn and the sturdy macrame cord creates a stylish and functional accessory that we can carry everywhere.

Conclusion: A Beautiful, Handmade Bag!

With a little time and creativity, we’ve created a beautiful bag from scratch. The combination of the Sensy Touch brown yarn and the macrame strap gives the bag a modern yet rustic charm, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether we’re making this bag for ourselves or as a gift, it’s sure to be a conversation starter.