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Giada Crochet Bag Pattern

Giada Crochet 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 Giada Crochet Bag Pattern

This pattern creates the Giada Crochet Bag — a medium-sized, structured handbag worked in macrame-style cord for a durable, textured finish. The design uses a plastic canvas base and optional lining for shape and stability, plus a contrasting belt and handles for visual interest. Perfect for everyday use, the bag demonstrates how simple stitches can create a sophisticated accessory.

Giada Crochet Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full instructions for the base, body, belt strap, handles, and optional lining. Step-by-step rounds make assembly straightforward and customizable.

Why You'll Love This Giada Crochet Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the textured shell stitch creates a beautiful, tactile fabric that looks far more complicated than it is. I enjoy the structure that the plastic canvas gives the bag — it keeps the shape crisp and professional. The bright belt and handles add a playful contrast that makes this bag pop. Sewing the panels together and adding the hardware is satisfying work that turns simple stitches into a polished accessory I want to carry everywhere.

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Switch Things Up

I love changing yarn colors to give this bag a new personality; try monochrome neutrals for a classic look or bold contrasting colors for maximum impact.

You can swap the macrame cord for a different #4 weight yarn to change the drape and texture; use cotton for a softer, more flexible bag or nylon for extra durability.

To make a larger or smaller bag, change yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn and a larger hook will create a roomy tote, while lighter yarn and a smaller hook make a petite clutch.

I sometimes skip the plastic canvas for a slouchy, market-bag feel and add a sturdy base board instead for a semi-structured option.

Try adding pockets inside the lining for organization—cut a small fabric pocket and hand sew it into the lining before inserting it into the bag.

Change the hardware for different moods: swap the chain for a leather strap to create a chic crossbody, or use matching metal hardware for a polished finish.

I like to embellish the belt strap with embroidery or a small appliqued motif to personalize the bag for gifts or special occasions.

For a more feminine look, make scalloped edging along the top edge before adding handles, or add fringe along the bottom for boho style.

If you want a sturdier handle, make thicker handles by working more rows or by crocheting two pieces and sewing them together with interfacing inside for comfort.

Consider making a full set by matching this bag with a small coin purse or key fob using the same stitches and colors; it's a great way to use leftover yarn and create coordinating accessories.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to check gauge before starting can change the finished bag size significantly; check the gauge and adjust hook size as needed to match the designer's measurements. ✗ Turning after Row 38 when instructed not to can distort the base shaping and alignment; follow instructions carefully and do NOT turn or fasten off when specified. ✗ Skipping the step to cut and fit plastic canvas will leave the base floppy and unstable; cut plastic canvas to fit base and side dimensions and sew it into place for structure. ✗ Not weaving or sewing ends securely can cause seams to come undone over time; weave in ends thoroughly and use strong sewing thread to attach panels and hardware.

Giada Crochet Bag Pattern

Create a stylish, structured crochet bag with this Giada Crochet Bag pattern. You'll work a textured shell stitch body, add a plastic canvas base for structure, and finish with a bright contrasting belt and handles. The pattern is written with clear round-by-round instructions so you can sew the pieces together with confidence. Make it lined or unlined and customize colors to suit your style.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Giada Crochet Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Ice Yarns Macrame Cord, worsted weight #4 yarn (100% polyester; 175 yds/160 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein)
  • 02
    Color A: Grey - 2 skeins
  • 03
    Color B: Yellow - 1 skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    US Size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
  • 02
    Plastic canvas (optional) - cut to Base and side dimensions
  • 03
    43" chain
  • 04
    2 round keyrings
  • 05
    Fabric for lining (optional)
  • 06
    Sewing thread & needle
  • 07
    Button (optional)
  • 08
    Magnetic button (optional)
  • 09
    Yarn needle
  • 10
    Scissors
  • 11
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Notes :

Infos :

1. Similar #4 weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge. Yarn substitutes include Red Heart Yarns Nylon Crochet Thread and Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. 2. Beginning ch-1 does NOT count as stitch. 3. Sl st to 1st stitch of each round to join.

Info :

SPECIAL STITCHES v-st (v-stitch) = (dc, ch 1, dc) in same

— Base :

Row 1 (RS) :

With A, ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, turn—16 sc.

Row 2 :

Ch 1, sc in each across, turn.

Rows 3-38 :

Repeat Row 2, after Row 38, do NOT turn, do NOT fasten off.

Info :

Cut plastic canvas to fit Base dimensions.

Round 1 :

Place plastic canvas on WS, working through both Base and plastic canvas, ch 1, *sc in each across to corner, ch 1; repeat from * around, join, do NOT turn—108 sc, 4 ch-1 sps.

Round 2 :

Working in BLO, sl st in next, ch 1, *sc in each across to next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, skip 1; repeat from * around, join—112 sc, 4 ch-1 sps.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Skipping all corner ch-1 sps, ch 4 (counts as (dc, ch 1)), dc in same (v-st made), skip 1, sc in next, skip 1, *v-st in next, skip 1, sc in next, skip 1; repeat from * around, join—28 v-sts, 28 sc.

Round 2 :

Sl st in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in same ch-1 sp, skip 1, v-st in next sc, *sc in next ch-1 sp, skip 1, v-st in next sc; repeat from * around, join, turn.

Round 3 :

Ch 4 (counts as (dc, ch 1)), dc in same (v-st made), skip 1, sc in next, skip 1, *v-st in next, skip 1, sc in next, skip 1; repeat from * around, join, turn.

Rounds 4-15 :

Repeat Rounds 2-3, do NOT turn after Round 15.

Round 16 :

Ch 1, hdc in each around, skipping all ch-1 sps, join—84 hdc.

Round 17 :

Ch 1, hdc in each around.

Round 18 :

Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in each around, join—84 tr.

Info :

Cut plastic canvas to fit side dimensions. With A, sew pieces together. Insert plastic canvas in bag.

Round 19 :

Ch 1, working through both bag and plastic canvas, hdc in each around, join—84 hdc.

Round 20 :

Ch 1, hdc in each around, join.

Round 21 :

Ch 1, sc in each around, join with invisible join. Fasten off, weave in ends.

— Belt Strap :

Belt Strap :

With B, ch 68, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across to last, 3 sc in last, rotate to work other side of starting ch, sc in each across to last, 2 sc in last, join—138 sc. Fasten off.

Info :

Working from WS of back, starting in back center, weave Belt Strap through Round 17 around as desired, sew ends together. Sew button to center of Belt.

— Handle :

Row 1 :

With B, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, turn—3 sc.

Row 2 :

Ch 1, sc in each across, turn.

Rows 3-30 :

Repeat Row 2.

Info :

Fasten off, weave in ends. Sew Handles to bag as desired.

— Lining & Finishing :

Info :

Lining (optional): With fabric of choice, cut 2 pieces following outline of Panels, hand sew together, insert in bag, secure Lining to bag. Sew magnetic button at center top edge of Lining if desired. Attach 1 keyring to each side of bag, attach chain as desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Cut plastic canvas to fit the Base dimensions and the side dimensions exactly; sew the plastic canvas into the Base by working through both the crocheted Base and the canvas as instructed.
  • Sew the bag panels together with yarn A following the outline after Round 18, inserting the side plastic canvases into the bag before finishing the seam for structure.
  • Weave the Belt Strap through Round 17 from the WS starting at the back center, sew the strap ends together, and sew the decorative button to the center of the belt.
  • Sew the two handle pieces to the top edges of the bag where desired, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically and secured with multiple stitches for strength.
  • If using lining, cut fabric to the panel outlines, hand sew the two lining pieces together, insert and secure the lining in the bag, and optionally sew a magnetic button at the center top edge.

Important Notes

  • 💡Beginning ch-1 does NOT count as a stitch; be sure to follow the stitch counts accordingly when joining rounds.
  • 💡After Row 38 do NOT turn and do NOT fasten off until instructed to join through the plastic canvas sections.
  • 💡Do NOT turn after Round 15 while working the body; maintain the pattern orientation as directed.
  • 💡Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge to ensure correct finished measurements for height, depth, and length.

Make this Giada Crochet Bag your next handmade accessory and enjoy the mix of texture and structure. The macrame cord gives a durable, modern finish while the bright belt and handles add a playful pop of color. Customize the colors, add a lining, or swap hardware to match your wardrobe. 🧶👜

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately Height: 8", Depth: 4", Length: 9 1/2" when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I substitute a different yarn for the macrame cord?

Yes, similar #4 weight yarns may be substituted (for example Red Heart Nylon Crochet Thread or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton), but you should check gauge and adjust hook size if necessary.

Is it necessary to use plastic canvas?

Plastic canvas is optional but recommended for structure; cutting canvas to fit the Base and sides and sewing it into the bag will give the best, stable shape.

How long does the project typically take?

Most crocheters complete this bag in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and whether you add lining or additional finishing details.