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The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern
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2-4 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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a Boho Bag Saver — a hanging grocery bag holder with an openwork V-stitch body and a secure beaded tassel. The design combines simple textured rounds of hdc and dc with decorative V-stitches for a modern boho look. It is designed to be functional, attractive on display, and easy to adapt to different yarn weights.

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work from a hair elastic base, expand to a stable circular foundation, and build the lattice sides using alternating V-stitch rounds. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions and a step-by-step beaded tassel finish.

Why You'll Love This The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a practical item into a beautiful piece of home decor that people actually want to display. I enjoy how the V-stitch creates an airy, handmade look that still holds a stack of grocery bags securely. The construction is satisfying — starting from a hair elastic base and growing into a long, elegant tube makes it feel like you are sculpting with yarn. I also love that it is highly adaptable; you can change yarn weight, hook size, and bead details to make each version unique. Finishing it with the beaded tassel is my favorite part because it gives the piece personality and a polished look.

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

Switch Things Up

I love changing yarn colors to create a different mood — try soft neutrals for a calm boho look or bright colors for a playful market piece.

I sometimes use a cotton blend for better durability and washability, which is perfect for kitchen or pantry use.

To make a smaller keychain-sized version, use lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook for a mini bag saver just for a few bags.

For a chunkier, more durable bag saver, choose worsted weight yarn and increase your hook size slightly while keeping the stitch counts the same.

I often swap the wooden bead for a ceramic or metal bead to match home decor or gift themes — just ensure the bead hole is large enough for the tassel bundle.

You can add a lining or a simple fabric band inside the top to make the opening more rigid and protect delicate bags.

Try different tassel lengths and numbers of tassel bundles to create a boho fringe effect that suits your style.

I like to embroider a small initial or add a tiny button to personalize a bag saver as a handmade gift for friends and family.

If you want more structure, add a round of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around the top loop before creating the ch-12 loop for a neater finish.

I sometimes add a small loop of ribbon inside the ch-12 loop to hang the saver on different types of hooks or knobs in the home.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not covering the hair elastic fully with hdc in round 1; ensure every hdc encases the elastic evenly so it is not visible or ruffled. ✗ Skipping the gauge check after round 2 and getting an incorrect diameter; measure your base and adjust hook size before proceeding if it differs from the pattern. ✗ Forgetting to join rounds correctly which leads to uneven stitch counts; always join with the indicated sl st and count stitches after joining each round. ✗ Working V-stitches too tightly causing a closed lattice; keep your tension relaxed in rounds that form the V-stitch so the openwork remains lacy and consistent. ✗ Leaving the ch-12 loop unsecured for the tassel which may slip; wrap the long tail around the base of the loop and weave in ends to anchor it before trimming.

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

Make a stylish and functional Boho Bag Saver to organize grocery and market bags in a decorative way. This modern, airy design uses V-stitches and simple shaping to create a beautiful hanging holder. You will love how it displays on any wall and keeps reusable bags tidy and accessible. The pattern is adaptable to DK or worsted yarn and includes a beaded tassel finishing option.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn (size 3), approximately 150-175 yards (recommended)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (size 4), approximately 150-175 yards (optional alternative; pattern was tested with worsted)
  • 03
    Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend in Whipped Cream (example used in photos)
  • 04
    Hobby Lobby ILTY colors (Sleight Gray, Black) for worsted weight examples
  • 05
    15-20 mm wooden bead (optional for beaded tassel)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (H)
  • 02
    Regular sized hair elastic (preferably a new, thicker one)
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    Scissors
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    Tape measure
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    Yarn needle for weaving ends
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    4 inch piece of cardboard (optional, for tassel making)
  • 07
    Small hook or tool to thread the wooden bead (to pull tassel strands through bead)

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— Supplies :

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- 5 mm size H hook. - Regular sized hair elastic (preferably a new one), the thicker kind. You don't want it to be stretched out. - 150-175 yards of DK weight (size 3) or worsted weight (size 4) yarn (I used Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend). - 15-20 mm wooden bead (optional). - 4" piece of cardboard (optional). - Scissors, tape measure, yarn needle.

— Terminology and Abbreviations Used :

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Pattern is written in US terminology. Beginning - beg. Chain(s) - ch(s). Double Crochet - dc. Fasten Off - FO. Half Double Crochet - hdc. Single Crochet - sc. Skip - sk. Slip Stitch - sl st. Space(es) - sp(s). Stitch(es) - st(s). Treble Crochet - Tr. V-Stitch - Vst.

— Special Stitches :

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V-Stitch- Make {1 Tr, ch 5, 1 Tr} into indicated st.

— Gauge :

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Gauge is not essential for this project, but I do give my diameter measurement after round 2 to give you a baseline measurement.

— Finished Measurements :

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Finished bag saver will measure approximately 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide x 24" (61 cm) long.

— Instructions :

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Begin by making a sl st into the hair elastic.

Round 1 :

Ch 1, 40 hdc inside hair elastic. Join with a sl st in top of first hdc. [40 hdc] NOTE: Your hdc should be completely covering the hair elastic but should not be ruffling up. See photo.

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (beg ch 2 does not count as a st from here on out), dc in same st as join and in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, * dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in first dc. [50 dc]

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Gauge check The diameter of my base is approximately 4" (10 cm). If yours does not measure the same, adjust hook size accordingly and start over.

Round 3-4 :

Ch 2, dc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in first dc. [50 dc]

Round 5 :

Ch 9 (counts as 1 Tr + ch 5), Tr in same st (Vst made), ch 3, sk 4 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk 4 sts, * Vst in next st, ch 3, sk 4 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk 4 sts; rep from * end. Join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch 9, sl st into next 2 chs of beg ch 9. [5 Vsts, 5 sc, 10 ch-3 sps] (see photo below)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc in same ch sp, ch 3, Vst in next sc, ch 3, * sc in ch sp of next Vst, ch 3, Vst in next sc, ch 3; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in first sc. [5 Vsts, 5 sc, 10 ch 3-sps] (see photo below)

Round 7 :

Ch 9 (counts as 1 Tr + ch 5), Tr in same st (Vst made), ch 3, sc in ch sp of next Vst, ch 3, * Vst in next sc, ch 3, sc in ch sp of next Vst, ch 3; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch 9, sl st in next 2 chs of beg ch 9. [5 Vsts, 5 sc, 10 ch 3-sps] (see photo below)

Rounds 8-24 :

Rep rounds 6-7, ending on a round 6 rep.

Round 25 :

Ch 1, * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch sp, sc in next Tr, 3 sc in ch-5 sp, sc in next Tr, 2 sc in next ch sp; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in first sc. [50 sc]

Rounds 26-27 :

Ch 1, hdc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in first hdc. [50 hdc]

Round 28 :

Ch 1, hdc in each st to end, ch 12, sl st in top of last hdc made to create a loop. Join with a sl st in first hdc. [50 hdc, 1 ch-12 sp]

Round 29 :

Ch 1, sc in each st until ch-12 sp, 12 sc in ch sp. Join with a sl st in first sc. FO, leaving a long 6"-8" tail. [62 sc]

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Take long tail and wrap around the base of the ch 12 loop to further secure. Weave in tail and cut off excess. Weave in beginning tail.

Item Name (Add beaded tassel) :

1) Using your 4" piece of cardboard, wrap your yarn approx. 15-20 times and cut bottoms to create tassel tails. Set aside. 2) Cut another piece of yarn approx. 12" long. Count from ch 12 loop to the 25th st of round 26. Using the Larks knot, attach 12" strand to st 25. (You want it to be centered to the front. The ch-12 loop is the back of the project.) 3) Grab a tiny hook small enough to put your 20 mm bead on and draw those ends through the bead. Push the bead upwards to the top. 4) Open the ends below the bead. Grab your tassel tails and place them in the middle of those strands to tie around the tassel tails to secure. 5) Cut another length of yarn approx. 6" in length and use the Gathering knot to secure tassel tails in place, approx. 1" below the bead. Cut the bottom of the tassel tails so that the ends are even.

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Pictured are worsted weight versions in Hobby Lobby's ILTY in the colors Sleight Gray and Black. They turned out to be the exact same size for me as the DK weight version, but I did intentionally crochet a bit tighter since I knew the yarn was technically bulkier.

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Your Boho Bag Saver is complete!

Assembly Instructions

  • Wrap the long tail from Round 29 around the base of the ch-12 loop to secure the loop, then weave in the tail and trim the excess.
  • Attach the beaded tassel at the front center by using a Lark's knot at stitch 25 of round 26, ensuring the ch-12 loop sits at the back of the project.
  • Thread the tassel strands through the wooden bead using a small hook, push the bead up to the top, then arrange tassel tails beneath the bead and secure with a Gathering knot about 1" below the bead.
  • Weave in and trim any remaining ends neatly so the interior of the bag saver is tidy and there are no loose strands visible.
  • Use the 4" cardboard-wrapped yarn to create even tassel tails, trim them to the desired length, and tidy the ends so they are even below the bead.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a new, thicker hair elastic to provide a stable base and prevent stretching over time.
  • 💡Gauge is not essential, but check the diameter after round 2 and change hook size if your base differs from the pattern.
  • 💡Keep tension consistent on V-stitch rounds so the lattice remains airy and uniform across the length.
  • 💡Secure the ch-12 loop by wrapping the long tail around its base and weaving in ends to prevent slippage.

This Boho Bag Saver turns everyday grocery bags into an attractive, space-saving display that you will be proud to show off. The airy V-stitch body and beaded tassel give it a modern boho look while staying highly functional. Perfect for markets, pantries, or as a handmade gift that combines style with utility. 🧶✨🪵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag saver measures approximately 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide by 24" (61 cm) long using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use DK or worsted weight yarn; the pattern notes that a worsted weight version was made with similar finished size when crocheted a bit tighter. Adjust hook size and tension as needed.

Do I need special crochet skills to make this?

This pattern is rated Intermediate and uses basic stitches plus the V-stitch (1 Tr, ch 5, 1 Tr). Familiarity with treble crochet, double crochet, and working in joined rounds is helpful.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 2-4 hours, depending on experience and chosen yarn.