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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 round boho-inspired slouch bag with a decorative flower medallion sewn onto a long strap. It uses fine cotton yarn and varied stitch textures to build layered petals and a sculpted edge. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, surface slip-stitch techniques, and photo tips for finishing.

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

Perfect for makers who enjoy colorwork and textured crochet. Includes instructions for strap construction, two flower parts, attachment, and finishing tips.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together playful color and texture to create a bag that feels handmade and special. The layered flower motif is so satisfying to crochet and gives a lot of visual interest without being overly complicated. I enjoy how the strap construction and attachment method make the flower sit perfectly on the bag. The step-by-step photos and finishing tips make it easy for me to share techniques I use in my own work.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this bag by changing colors; I often pick a soft pastel palette for a delicate look or bold contrasts for a more graphic boho vibe.

I sometimes use a slightly thicker cotton and a 4.0mm hook to make a chunkier, sturdier bag that holds its shape better for everyday use.

I like to swap the large button for a magnetic snap or decorative metal button if I want a sleeker closure or a more modern finish.

I occasionally add a lining with a contrasting fabric and a small inner pocket to increase durability and make the bag more practical for carrying valuables.

I have experimented with making the flower medallion larger by adding extra rounds of petals and increases for a dramatic focal point.

I also try making mini versions of the flower to use as appliques on plain tote bags for a quick upgrade.

I recommend trying a neutral strap with a brightly colored flower to let the motif pop while keeping the strap versatile for outfits.

I sometimes embroider a small initial or add a crocheted tassel to the button loop for personalized gifting and a handmade touch.

I suggest swapping the cotton for a linen blend if you want a softer drape and vintage-inspired texture in warmer months.

I also love combining this pattern into a set — make matching coasters or an eyeglass case using the smaller rounds of the flower pattern to create coordinated accessories.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers on the strap leads to misaligned flower placement; place a marker after the 3dc in one strap as shown and count stitches carefully. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when working backloops and surface slst will distort petals and rounds; maintain relaxed, even tension and block lightly if needed. ✗ Attaching a new color incorrectly creates loose loops or gaps; follow the attach-new-color instructions precisely and weave in ends neatly for a smooth join. ✗ Crocheting in the wrong loop (front vs back) will change texture and fit; double-check when pattern calls for backloops or horizontal loops and insert hook in the correct position. ✗ Not finishing the last surface slst with a wool needle can leave an uneven edge; finish the last stitch with a wool needle as instructed for a smooth finish. ✗ Skipping counting increases or petals results in uneven sections; count repeats after each round to ensure the total stitch counts match the pattern.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Make a vibrant Boho Flower Slouch Bag that mixes colorful motifs and textured stitches to create a unique statement accessory. This pattern walks you through the strap and floral medallions with clear photos and step-by-step rounds so you can follow along easily. You will learn surface slip-stitch techniques, crocheting between stitches, and working in backloops for textured petals.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    6 balls of 100% cotton - Catania originals from Schachenmayr, weight 2 / fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds (approx. total 6 balls)
  • 02
    Color apple - small quantity from the 6 balls as shown
  • 03
    Color pink - small quantity from the 6 balls as shown
  • 04
    Color taupe - small quantity from the 6 balls as shown
  • 05
    Color nature - small quantity from the 6 balls as shown
  • 06
    Color sky blue - small quantity from the 6 balls as shown
  • 07
    Color mango - small quantity from the 6 balls as shown

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle / yarn needle
  • 03
    Large button - Ø 1.5in / 4cm
  • 04
    Scissors (for trimming and finishing)
  • 05
    Stitch markers (for marking strap and rounds)

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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 :

Note :

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)

Round 4 :

(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),

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fftb=from front to back / fbtf=from back to front

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 fbtf, 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,

Round 17 :

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

Round 17 :

(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 :

on top of the flowerpart: 2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 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 :

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? :

Info :

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, see pictures.

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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,

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Good luck + happy crocheting

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach each flower part to the strap by aligning the flower center on the strap and following the Round 17 attachment instructions, securing with surface slip-stitch and the fftb/fbtf insertion method.
  • When joining the flower parts to the strap, place a marker after the 3dc in one strap as shown to locate where to skip stitches and align the flower correctly.
  • After both flower parts are attached, bring both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both layers to close and finish the strap securely.
  • Finish surface slip-stitch rows by cutting yarn and finishing the last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth, neat edge as shown in the How To section.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the strap (after the 3dc) and to help with positioning the flower parts for symmetrical placement.
  • 💡Work surface slst and crochet-in-between-stitches techniques slowly at first to ensure you pull loops in the correct direction and create even texture.
  • 💡Finish the last surface slip-stitch with a wool needle to hide and secure the ends for a smooth professional finish.
  • 💡Crochet in backloops and horizontal loops where indicated to achieve the correct petal texture and layered effect.

This Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern is a colorful, textured project that makes a unique handmade accessory. It combines layered petals, surface slip-stitch details, and a long comfortable strap for everyday wear. Whether you gift it or keep it, this bag brings joy and crafty satisfaction. 🌸✨🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag be?

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

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the finished size and drape; use an appropriate hook to maintain similar stitch definition and adjust stitch counts if required.

Do I need experience with special techniques?

You should be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and be willing to try backloop-only stitches, surface slip-stitch, and attaching colors — the pattern photos help demonstrate these techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours depending on experience, color changes, and how carefully you work the surface slip-stitch details.