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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful boho-style slouch bag featuring an intricate layered flower motif sewn onto a long decorative strap. The design uses fine cotton yarn, surface slip-stitching, crochet-in-the-backloop techniques, and simple assembly with a button closure. You will learn several color-change and finishing methods to make a neat, professional result.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Two matching flower motifs are crocheted and attached to the strap, which is joined at the ends with a button. Full photo tutorials are included for color changes, crocheting between stitches, and smooth finishing.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the layered flower motif builds beautifully with each round and reveals a delightful texture and color contrast. I adore the mix of stitches — surface slip-stitching, backloop-only rows, and crochet-between-stitches — they create a truly unique boho look. I enjoy how customizable the project is: you can change colors or yarn weight to make it bold or subtle. Sharing this bag as a finished gift always gets compliments because it looks far more complicated than it is.

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Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this bag by changing colors and yarn types; try soft pastels for a delicate look or high-contrast brights for a statement piece.

I often make a compact version by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook if I want a mini bag or keychain-sized flower.

I like swapping the long strap for a shorter handle if I want a shoulder bag instead of a crossbody; simply shorten the strap chain before joining.

Try using a metallic or variegated yarn for one of the flower rounds to add a subtle sheen or surprise color shift in the motif.

I sometimes add a lining inside the bag to make it sturdier and protect small items; sew in a cotton lining after finishing and before attaching the button.

For a boho-chic look, consider adding fringe or tassels to the bottom edge of the flower before assembly.

I enjoy replacing the large button with a magnetic snap or decorative toggle for a different closure style and easier one-handed access.

Embroider a small motif or initials on one flower layer for a personalized gift that feels extra special.

If you want extra structure, use a thicker yarn for the strap only, or insert a cardboard or plastic stiffener between the strap layers before sewing the ends together.

Experiment with yarn fibers like bamboo or linen blends for a drapier slouch or stay with cotton for crisp stitch definition and easy care.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts during long strap chains leads to mismatched ends; recount the initial chain and mark the start to ensure the correct length before joining. ✗ Not fastening color joins securely causes loose ends later; weave in or finish color changes as shown and use the smooth finish method to hide tails. ✗ Crocheting in the wrong loop (front instead of back loop) will change the texture; read each round carefully and practice backloop-only rows on a swatch first. ✗ Forgetting to place the marker when attaching the flower to the strap can shift placement; attach a marker after the 3dc in one strap row as instructed to align the flower parts precisely.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Make a vibrant Boho Flower Slouch Bag with layered crochet flower motifs and a long decorative strap. This pattern walks you through every round and finishing technique to create a stylish, handmade bag. You will enjoy playful colorwork, surface slip-stitch detailing, and a satisfying assembly to finish with a button closure. Ideal for makers who love textured stitches and bold, bohemian color combinations.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    6 balls of 100% cotton - Catania Originals from Schachenmayr, weight 2 / fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds (total 6 balls)
  • 02
    Color A: apple (used in pattern) - part of the 6 balls
  • 03
    Color B: pink (used in pattern) - part of the 6 balls
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    Color C: taupe (used in pattern) - part of the 6 balls
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    Color D: nature (used in pattern) - part of the 6 balls
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    Color E: sky blue (used in pattern) - part of the 6 balls
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    Color F: mango (used in pattern) - part of the 6 balls
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    Large wooden or plastic button - Ø 1.5in / 4cm (1 piece)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
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    Wool needle for finishing
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    Yarn needle for sewing pieces
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (for marking strap position and rounds)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Strap :

Round 1 :

288ch, skip 3 stitches (=first dc), 4 dc in one, 283dc, 5dc in one, 283dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Info :

TIP : See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

Round 2 :

new color - first sc=attach between two dc after the 5dc in one - 284sc between the stitches, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, 284sc between st, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

How to attach a new color? See page 13. How to crochet between stitches? See page 14.

Round 3 :

new color - first dc=attach in second stitch after the last chain space + 2ch, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 4 :

attach a new color between two stitches after the last 3dc in one, sc around between the stitches, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 1 and 3, How to? See page 14.

— Flower Part - two times :

Round 1 :

8ch, j.r.w. slst in first ch to form a ring, (first dc=3ch) - 21dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 2 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 stitches – (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 3 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in a ch.sp – (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet zigzag slst on/around the dc’s of ROUND 1: pull a loop (from back to front) between two dc stitches, *insert hook in ch.sp ROUND 2 to the backside, yarn over, pull through loop, insert hook between the next two stitches R1, yarn over, pull through loop*, repeat from * to * till you have 41slst, cut yarn, finish last stitch with a wool needle, (total 42slst)

Round 4 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a ch.sp + 2ch – 1dc in a ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp (= a cross) (1dc in next ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp) 20 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off, (total 21 crosses)

Round 5 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 dc of a cross – [1sc in cross, (1dc, 2trc, 1dtr) in next cross, (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc) in next cross,] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 6 :

new color – first dtr = attach new color in backloop sc + 3ch – - crochet in the backloops! - (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2trc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first dtr, fasten off,

Round 7 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2hdc - - crochet between stitches - [1sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one, 2dc in one, (2trc in one) 2 times, 2dc in one, 2hdc in one, 1hdc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

-crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 5 starting in the same space of sc ROUND 5 (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle, -crochet surface slst in the backloops of ROUND 5 starting between 2 petals (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle,

Round 8 :

new color – first hdc = attach new color + 1ch – - crochet in the backloops! - 105hdc, j.r.w. slst in first hdc, fasten off,

Round 9 :

new color – first sc = attach a new color between 1hdc and 2hdc in one of ROUND 7 (see picture), [(1sc between st in R7, 2ch, skip 2st R7) 6 times, 1sc between st R7, skip 3st R7] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 10 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a loop (see picture) + 2ch – (3dc in loop) 42 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 11 :

new color – first sc = attach new color between 2sc of ROUND 9 - (1sc between 2sc R9, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 12 :

new color – first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 11 - (1sc in sc R11, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 13 :

new color – first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 12 - [(1sc in sc R12, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, (2dc in one) 2 times, 8dc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 14 :

new color – first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 13 - (1sc in sc R13, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, 2dc in one, 2dc, 2dc in one, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 15 :

bl=backloop - new color - first sc = attach new color in sc R14 – (1sc in backloop sc R14, 2sc in backloop, skip 1 f.loop R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 2sc in bl) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 16 :

new color – crochet in the horizontal loop on the backside of the stitches (see picture) - first trc = attach new color in sc between two petals + 3ch - (1trc, 3dc, 5hdc, 12sc, 5hdc, 3dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first trc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 11; start between two sc of R9,

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crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 12/13; start in previous ROUND,

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crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 7; start in R6 between 2hdc,

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crochet the flower part on the strap: - attach a marker after the 3dc in one of the strap (see picture),

Round 17 :

attach a new color in the 9th stitch counted from left trc of ROUND 16 – 5ch(=first trc), remove hook, skip 19 stitches on the strap after the marker, insert hook fftb, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fftb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fttb, pull through, (1trc, remove hook, insert fbtf, pull through) 2 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fttb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

Round 17 continued :

(1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times,

Round 17 continued :

(1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

Round 17 continued :

on top of the flowerpart: 2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 3dc, 2trc, j.r.w. slst in first trc, (1ch, turn, 38sc, remove hook, insert fftb in next st on strap, pull through) 2 times,

Round 17 continued :

1ch, turn, (1sc,1sc two rows lower) 19 times, 1sc, remove hook, insert hook fbtf, pull through and fasten off,

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crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, follow the description from page 11,

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put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish of your flower bag.

— How To / Finishing :

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HOW TO MAKE A SMOOTH FINISH : after you joined round and cut yarn, insert your hook from back to front in the last stitch you used (=first st of round), yarn over and pull cut yarn to the backside, finish last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish.

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HOW TO ATTACH A NEW COLOR: insert hook, pull loop new color through stitch (or chain space/between two stitches), insert hook underneath the short end yarn, yarn over, pull through, (=first sc)

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HOW TO CROCHET BETWEEN STITCHES: insert hook between two stitches, this is not as usual in the stitch but insert lower,

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HOW TO CROCHET SURFACE SLST ON/AROUND STITCHES : insert hook between two dc’s, yarn over, pull through (1 loop), insert hook between the next two dc’s, yarn over, pull through loop and repeat all around but do not crochet last slst, cut yarn and finish last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach each flower part to the strap by aligning the first flower on the strap and securing with a marker after the 3dc in one strap row, then sew the flower part on following the instructions from page 11.
  • Crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, following the same attachment sequence and ensuring symmetry.
  • Put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to form the closure for the bag.
  • Use surface slip-stitching to highlight rounds as directed, finishing each surface slst row by securing the last stitch with a wool needle for a neat look.
  • Weave in all loose ends and hide yarn tails using the smooth finish method described to keep the bag edges tidy and secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the strap position after the 3dc so the flower attaches in the correct spot and remains centered.
  • 💡Work surface slst and crochet-between-stitches slowly and check each loop placement to avoid accidentally stitching through the wrong layer.
  • 💡Fasten off and finish the last stitch with a wool needle when instructed to achieve a smooth, invisible finish on round joins.

This Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern brings joyful colorwork and texture to your crochet projects. It combines layered floral rounds, surface slip-stitch accents, and a long decorative strap finished with a button. Make it in vibrant or subtle palettes — either way it becomes a standout accessory you will cherish. 🧶🌸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately 12 inches / 30 cm in diameter for the flower body, with a strap total length of about 63 inches / 160 cm as shown in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but this will change the finished size. If you use a thicker yarn, choose a larger hook and expect a chunkier bag; for a smaller result, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses techniques like backloop-only rows, crochet between stitches, and surface slip-stitching, so basic crochet experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this bag in about 8-10 hours, though time may vary depending on experience level, color changes, and finishing detail.