Lili Backpack Pattern

Lili Backpack Pattern

Create a beautifully detailed Lili Backpack using overlay mosaic crochet techniques and contrasting colors. This intermediate pattern guides you through the structured bottom, patterned body, lining, and sturdy straps so you can craft a durable, stylish bag. You will learn special front-post/back-loop stitches, overlay mosaic colorwork, and finishing techniques to achieve a professional result.

Materials Needed for Lili Backpack Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Fold bottom in half width-wise and join B: fold bottom in half width-wise, join B and fold bottom in half, baste and sew the seam to create the bottom join.
• Trace bag bottom to make a lining template, cut lining and bottom piece with seam allowances, stitch side seams, and insert lining into bag checking fit before final hand-stitching.
• Create strap loop on upper back: join yarn at upper edge, chain 16 and create a loop, then cover loop with sc around ch-16 spaces and fasten off; secure tails to WS and weave in.
• Make two straps of 150cm folded to 75cm each; fold strap in half and sew folded edge to bag front upper middle, stitch other ends to the back bottom area with rectangular and diagonal reinforcing stitches.
• Insert lining into bag, align middle marks, pin upper edges together and hand-stitch lining to the bag upper edge, reinforcing straps connection and overcasting edges as needed.
• Attach two 8mm sew-on snaps to folded backpack sides as specified to secure folded sides; test closure and reinforce with polyester thread where straps connect.

Important Notes

• 💡Use stitch markers to mark sides and long-side midpoints on the bottom to track increases and count stitches accurately.
• 💡Work overlay mosaic rounds on the right side (RS) only, alternating yarns each round and switching color at the end of the round.
• 💡Keep scs in back loop and dcs in front loop for charted areas starting from the instructed round to maintain mosaic texture and alignment.
• 💡Measure and cut lining with seam allowances provided; baste and test fit the lining before final stitching to avoid misfits.
• 💡Reinforce strap attachment with multiple rounds of stitching and diagonal reinforcements for durability at high-stress points.

The Lili Backpack Pattern blends mosaic colorwork with smart construction for a chic, durable handmade bag. The pattern includes full charts, step photos, video links, lining templates and strap instructions to help you every step of the way. Make one for yourself or as a thoughtful gift — this bag is a wearable piece of crochet art. 👜✨