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Delilah Boho Bag Pattern

Delilah Boho 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 Delilah Boho Bag Pattern

This pattern creates a boho-inspired crochet shoulder bag featuring two decorative mandala panels joined into a curved bag with a button loop, strap, lining and fringe. The design highlights textured stitches including popcorns and front/back post trebles for depth and visual interest. Detailed round-by-round instructions, blocking guidance and lining/sewing steps are provided for a polished finished piece.

Delilah Boho Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is written for Sport/Baby/4ply cotton with a 2mm hook to achieve the sample size; alternative yarn weights and hook sizes are suggested for larger or smaller bags. Step-by-step photos and diagrams help with shaping, joining, and adding the fringe and lining.

Why You'll Love This Delilah Boho Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines intricate stitchwork with practical bag construction, making something both beautiful and useful. The mandala panel technique creates stunning texture and depth that always draws compliments. I enjoy how the pattern balances decorative details like popcorns and post stitches with simple finishing steps like lining and a fringed hem. It is satisfying to see two flat panels transform into a wearable bag with a neat top edge and strap.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customise this bag: you can change the yarn color or use multiple contrasting colors to make the mandala pop.

To make a larger or smaller bag, I change the yarn weight and hook size; using DK with a larger hook gives a chunkier bag while a finer yarn makes a delicate, smaller version.

I often add embroidered initials or small appliques to the center of one panel for a personalised touch that makes each bag unique.

Try substituting some of the treble rounds with alternating colors every two rounds for striping and an updated look.

If you want a more durable strap, braid three cords of leftover yarn together and sew them into place instead of crocheting the strap.

For a boho festival style, use longer fringe and vary tassel lengths for a more relaxed silhouette.

Swap the button loop for a magnetic bag clasp if you prefer a quicker open-and-close option for everyday use.

Consider adding a small inside pocket when sewing the lining for phone and key storage — I sew it to the lining before inserting it into the bag.

I sometimes add a lightweight interfacing to my lining fabric for extra structure when using very soft materials like satin.

To make the bag machine-washable, use a cotton lining and sturdy cotton yarn, and hand-wash gently or use a delicate machine cycle inside a laundry bag.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the blocking step may leave the panels uneven and difficult to join; block both panels to the same size before joining to ensure a neat, symmetrical bag. ✗ Not counting stitches carefully during rounds with repeated sections can throw off your pattern repeat; count your stitches after each round and use stitch markers to mark repeats and corners. ✗ Using a yarn with stretch or too much drape will change the bag shape and fullness; use the recommended 100% cotton or cotton/acrylic blend and check gauge to maintain shape. ✗ Attaching the lining without measuring and pinning will cause puckering or misalignment; make a paper pattern, measure twice, then pin and sew the lining carefully to fit the bag opening.

Delilah Boho Bag Pattern

Create a stylish, textured Delilah Boho Bag with this detailed crochet pattern. You will make two decorative mandala-style panels, join them into a curved bag, add a sturdy strap, lining, button loop and a fringe finish. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, blocking guidance, and sewing instructions so you can produce a polished handmade bag you will love to wear.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Delilah Boho Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Sport/Baby/4ply yarn recommended (creates bag approx 30cm x 30cm excluding strap and fringe)
  • 02
    Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply 100% cotton, 200g ball - Qty used: 180g/660yds (approx 1 ball)
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    Alternative: DK/Light Worsted/8ply yarn for a larger bag (quantity will vary)
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    Use 100% cotton or a cotton/acrylic blend for best shape and structure; avoid acrylics or wool that stretch over time

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 2.0mm
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    2cm diameter button
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    Lining fabric (amount depends on bag size)
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    Sewing machine (for lining) or hand-sewing needle
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    Thread to match the bag
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    Sewing pins
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    Scissors
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    Paper, pencil and ruler for making a lining pattern
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    Tapestry/yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing panels
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    Iron (to press fringe and lining as needed)
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    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Pattern :

Round 1 :

Magic ring. Ch1, 16dc into ring, slst in dc (16 dc)

Round 2 :

Ch1, *dc, ch2, skip 1 dc* x 8, slst in dc, slst in ch2 sp (8 dc, 8 ch2 sps)

Round 3 :

See Special Stitches for PC stitch. (PC, ch2) in each ch2 sp, slst in PC, slst in ch2 sp (8 PC, 8 ch2 sps)

Round 4 :

(PC, ch3, PC) in each ch2 sp, slst in PC, slst in ch2 sp (16 PC, 8 ch2 sps)

Round 5 :

*(PC, ch5, PC) in ch3 sp, tr between next 2 PC* x 8, slst in PC, slst in ch5 sp (16 PC, 8 tr, 8 ch5 sps)

Round 6 :

*9tr in ch5 sp, FPdtr around tr* x 8, slst in tr (72 tr, 8 FPdtr)

Round 7 :

Ch1, *BPdc x 9, (FPdtr, ch3, FPdtr) around FPdtr* x 8, slst in BPdc. Stitch counts are per side for rounds 7-17. 9 BLdc, 2 FPdtr, 1 ch3 sp. (Measured ch3 to ch3 12cm)

Round 8 :

Ch1, *dc x 9, FPtr around FPdtr, 5tr in ch3 sp, FPtr around FPdtr* x 8, slst in dc, slst in next dc (9 dc, 2 FPtr, 5 tr) (13.5cm)

Round 9 :

Ch1, *dc x 7, skip 1 dc, FPtr, 2BLtr x 5, FPtr, skip 1 dc* x 8, slst in dc, slst in next dc (7 dc, 2 FPtr, 10 BLtr) (15.5cm)

Round 10 :

Ch1, *dc x 5, skip 1 dc, FPtr, [2tr, tr] x 5, FPtr, skip 1 dc* x 8, slst in dc, slst in next dc (5 dc, 2 FPtr, 15 tr) (17.5cm)

Round 11 :

Ch1, *dc x 3, skip 1 dc, FPtr, [tr x 2, 2tr] x 5, FPtr, skip 1 dc* x 8, slst in dc, slst in next dc (3 dc, 2 FPtr, 20 tr) (19.5cm)

Round 12 :

Ch1, *dc, skip 1 dc, FPtr, BPdc x 20, FPtr, skip 1 dc* x 8, slst in dc, slst in FPtr, slst in BPdc (1 dc, 2 FPtr, 20 BPdc) (19.5cm)

Round 13 :

*tr x 20, FPtr2tog using next 2 FPtr (skipping dc)* x 8, slst in tr, slst in next 3 tr (20 tr, 1 FPtr2tog) (21cm)

Round 14 :

Replace the first BPtr of the round with (BPdc, ch2). Ch1, *[BPtr, ch1] x 14, BPtr6tog using next 6 tr (skipping tr2tog), ch1* x 8, slst in top ch2, slst in ch1 space (14 BPtr, 1 BPtr6tog, 15 ch1 sps) (24cm)

Round 15 :

Mark the 3rd dc in each set. Ch1, *dc in ch1 sp, 2dc in next 11 ch1 sps, dc in ch1 sp, skip BPtr, skip ch1 sp, skip BPtr6tog, skip ch1 sp, skip BPtr* x 8, slst in dc, slst in next 4 dc (24 dc) (24cm)

Round 16 :

*[tr, ch2, skip 1 dc] x 9, tr2tog using next dc and next marked stitch, ch2* x 8, replace last ch2 with tr in first tr (9 tr, 10 ch2 sps, 1 tr2tog) (26cm)

Round 17 :

First PC goes into the sp created by the joining tr. Note that there is no chain space between the 2 PC either side of the tr2tog. *[PC in ch2 sp, ch3] x 9, PC in ch2 sp, skip tr2tog* x 8, slst in PC. Fasten off. (10 PC, 9 ch3 spaces) (29cm)

Round 18 :

Attach yarn to the 5th space of any 'petal'. There is no ch3 space between the 2 PC either side of the tr2tog. Skip all PC. I have broken this round down into steps to make it easier to understand. 3tr in next 6 ch3 sps (photo 18a), *3htr in next ch3 sp, 3dc in next 5 ch3 sps, 3htr in next ch3 sp, 3tr in next 2 ch3 sps* x 5 (photo 18b), 3tr in next 3 ch3 sps, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch3 space (photo 18c), 3tr in next 5 ch3 sps, 3htr in next ch3 sp, 3dc in next 5 ch3 sps (photo 18d), 3htr in next ch3 sp, 3tr in next 5 ch3 sps, 3tr in first ch3 sp, ch1, dc in first tr (counts as ch2 sp) (photo 18e). Total stitch counts for rounds 18-21: 96 tr, 36 htr, 90 dc, 2 ch2 sps (Measured as shown for rounds 18-21. 29cm)

Round 19 :

3tr into space created by joining dc, tr x 18, htr x 3, *dc x 15, htr x 3, tr x 6, htr x 3* x 4, dc x 15, htr x 3, tr x 18, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch2 space, tr x 15, htr x 6, dc x 15, htr x 6, tr x 15, 3tr in first space, ch1, dc in first tr (102 tr, 42 htr, 90 dc, 2 ch2 sps) (30cm)

Round 20 :

3tr into space created by joining dc, tr x 21, htr x 3, dc x 15, htr x 3, tr x 87, htr x 3, dc x 15, htr x 3, tr x 21, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch2 space, tr x 18, htr x 3, dc x 21, htr x 3, tr x 18, 3tr into first space, ch1, dc in first tr (177 tr, 18 htr, 51 dc, 2 sps) (31cm)

Round 21 :

3tr in sp created by joining dc (mark first tr), tr x 177, 5tr in ch2 sp (mark 3rd tr), tr x 69, 2tr in first sp, slst in tr. Fasten off. (256 tr) (32cm)

Info :

Repeat the pattern for the second panel then block both panels to the same size.

— Blocking :

Info :

Blocking will give a neat, flat, even look to your project while making it easier to keep the correct shape. You can either dip your project in cold water, or spray it with clean water. Squeeze it gently to remove any excess water, but do not wring or twist it. Pin your project out to the desired shape and size on blocking boards or foam mats. Allow it to dry completely before unpinning. The sample panels were blocked to 32cm x 32cm (12.6in x 12.6in). Make sure both panels are blocked to the same size.

— Joining the panels together :

Info :

With the wrong sides of the panels facing each other, and the corners aligned, attach the yarn to the left-hand marked stitches of both panels. Ch1, dc in corresponding stitches of both panels of the bag all the way around the curved edge, stopping at the right-hand corner marked stitch. 183 dc. Do not fasten off, continue on to top edge.

— Top Edge :

Round 1 :

Mark the first st of each round. Ch1, dc x 73 starting with the next tr, dc in the first dc of the joining row, dc x 37, ch20 (button loop), dc x 36, dc in the last dc of the joining row (148 dc, 1 ch20)

Round 2 :

Dc x 148 (moving the button loop to the outside of the bag) (148 dc)

Round 3 :

Dc x 143 (finishing with 5 stitches left). Do not fasten off, continue on to the strap. (143 dc)

— Strap :

Row 1 :

Ch2 at the start of the row does not count as a stitch. Ch2, tr in same stitch as last dc, tr x 11, turn (12 tr)

Rows 2-61 :

Ch2, tr in first tr, tr x 11, skip ch2, turn. Approximately 60cm (24in) long. (12 tr)

Info :

With no twists in the strap, place the right side of the strap against the right side of the bag. Ch1, slst the strap to the bag with 6 slst either side of the seam. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

— Lining :

Info :

Basic sewing knowledge and skills assumed. Supplies listed: crochet bag, paper bigger than the bag, pencil, ruler, scissors, pins, lining fabric, thread to match the bag, sewing machine. Choose a lining fabric you are happy with if the wrong side shows through the crochet. The width of the fabric needs to be twice the width of your bag, plus 10cm. The length of the fabric needs to be the height of your bag, plus 5cm. If unsure, make your pattern before buying lining fabric.

Item Name (P1) :

Pattern: Fold the strap to the back of the bag. Place the bag in the centre of the paper and press the bag flat with your hands. Mark the top edge on both sides where the strap joins the bag. Draw around the curve of the bag. Remove the bag and draw a straight line joining the marks at the top edge. Add 2cm above the red line and 1cm around the curved edge. Fold pattern in half sideways and cut through both layers along the grainline to create a symmetrical pattern. Pin pattern to fabric with selvedge parallel to grainline and cut. Sew curved edges together with 1cm seam allowance, top stitch seam. Fold top edge of lining over twice (1cm then 1cm) and sew close to the first fold. Place lining inside the bag with right side facing inwards, align side seams, pin the lining to the bag just below the top edge adjusting crochet as necessary, sew close to the fold of the lining being careful not to sew button loop or straps.

— Fringe :

Info :

Cut 135 strands of yarn at 30cm (12in) each. (27 tassels with 5 strands in each = 135 strands). Attach the first tassel to the 53rd dc of the joining row by following these instructions.

Round 1 :

1. Fold 5 strands in half.

Round 2 :

2. Place a hook through the indicated stitch from the back to the front.

Round 3 :

3. Place the folded end of the strands over the hook and pull them through the stitch.

Round 4 :

4. Yarn over with the strands.

Round 5 :

5. Pull through the stitch and tighten the strands as necessary. Repeat for the remaining strands in every 3rd stitch around the bottom curve of the bag. There should be 27 tassels. Iron the fringe and trim the ends with sharp scissors as needed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Join the two blocked panels with wrong sides together: attach yarn to the left-hand marked stitch, Ch1 then DC through corresponding stitches of both panels all the way around the curved edge, stopping at the right-hand marked stitch (183 DC). Do not fasten off; continue to the top edge.
  • Work the top edge directly from the joined curved edge: Round 1 DC around the top with a ch20 button loop placed mid-way, Round 2 DC to move the loop to the outside, and Round 3 DC to finish leaving 5 stitches before ending; do not fasten off before starting the strap.
  • Make the strap by working rows of treble crochet (Ch2, tr x 11) for a total of 61 rows (approx. 60cm), then align without twists and slip stitch the strap to the bag with 6 slst on either side of the seam, fasten off and weave in ends.
  • Create and sew the lining: make a paper pattern using the bag measurements, cut fabric with the recommended seam allowances, sew curved edges with 1cm seam allowance, turn and topstitch the lining top, insert the lining into bag with right sides together then sew the lining to the top edge close to the fold, ensuring the button loop and straps are not caught in the stitching.
  • Attach fringe tassels: cut 135 strands of yarn 30cm long, fold groups of 5 strands to make 27 tassels, attach each tassel into every 3rd stitch along the bottom curve starting at the 53rd dc, tighten and trim evenly, then press the fringe as needed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Ch1 at the start of the round does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.
  • 💡The first stitch of the round goes into the same stitch as the last slip stitch of the previous round unless otherwise indicated.
  • 💡If the first stitch of the round is a treble crochet, replace it with a Chainless Starting Treble (CStr) as described in Special Stitches.
  • 💡If the first stitch of the round is a popcorn stitch, replace the first treble crochet with a CStr.
  • 💡Stitches are separated by a comma; crochet into the next stitch unless otherwise indicated.
  • 💡Joining stitches that join the end of the round to the start (not including slip stitches) are counted as the stitches they replace.

This Delilah Boho Bag pattern brings mandala-style crochet panels, neat finishing and a playful fringe together in one beautiful shoulder bag. It includes panel rounds, blocking, joining steps, strap instructions and a full lining guide so your finished piece looks professional and wearable. Make one in natural cotton for a textured neutral or try bold colors to make it pop! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag panels block to approximately 32cm x 32cm (12.6in x 12.6in); overall bag size will be similar excluding strap and fringe.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but the finished size and yarn amounts will vary; using DK/8ply will produce a larger bag—adjust hook size and yarn quantity accordingly.

Do I need sewing skills to finish the bag?

Basic sewing knowledge is assumed for the lining; instructions and diagrams are provided, but a sewing machine makes the lining steps faster and neater.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours depending on experience, speed, and whether you make the lining by hand or machine.