Clover Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

 Custom orders are fun and challenging. This Clover Bag pattern was created because of a custom purse order. Scroll down for the pattern. It includes 2 sizes. I like to line mine with fabric, so go check out my tutorial here. The ad-free pattern can be purchased here.

Sizes:

Small 7”W x 9”L (Large 12”W x 16”L)

Materials:

H Hook (5 mm) 

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 (Lily Sugar N’ Cream) 

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Optional – Fabric for lining

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this project, but you can change the size of the bag by going up or down in hook size.

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Ch-sp – Chain Space

SC – Single Crochet

HDC – Half Double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

Clst – Cluster Stitch (see special stitches)

Sk – Skip 

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side 

Special Stitches:

Clst:

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops only. (2 loops left on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops only. (3 loops left on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. (4 loops left on hook)

Yarn over, pull through all remaining loops. 

Notes:

• Repeat sections are notated with *  *

• Stitches inside ( ) parentheses indicate that all stitches are made into same st.

• Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch

• Ch 3 DOES count as a stitch (alternatively, you can use a standing DC method)

• Ch-sp DOES count as a st, unless otherwise noted.

  

Instructions:

CH 27 (41)

1. HDC in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 26 (40) sts

2. CH 1, TURN. HDC in first and each st across. 

3. Ch 1, TURN, HDC in first and each st across. 

Rotate your piece so you are working along the side of the rows you’ve already completed. Work 5 HDC along the side. Rotate, and now make 26 (40) HDC along the bottom (foundation chain) of the piece. Rotate again, and work 5 HDC along the other side. Make 1 HDC in the same st as your first HDC. Join with sl st to first HDC of round. 63 (91) sts

You will now be working in the round.

4. Ch 1, dc in same st as join. Ch 3, sk next st. *Clst in next st, ch 1, sk 2 sts, clst in next st. Ch 3, sk 1 st, dc in next st. Ch 3, sk 1 st.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join.

5. Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Ch 3, sk ch 3 sp, sc in ch 1 sp between clsts. Ch 3, sk ch 3 sp, sc in dc.* Repeat around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

6. Ch 1, dc in same st as join. *Sk ch 3 sp, clst in sc, ch 3, and clst in same sc. Sk ch 3 sp, dc in next sc.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join. 

7. Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Ch 2, sc in next clst, ch 2, sc in next clst, ch 2, sc in dc.* Repeat around.Ch 2, sl st to first sc to join. 

8. Ch 1, dc in same st as join. Ch 3, sk same st as join and ch 2 sp. *Clst in next st, ch 1, sk ch 2 sp, clst in next st. Ch 3, sk ch 2 sp, dc in next st. Ch 3, sk ch 2 sp.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join. 

Repeat rounds 5-8 until piece measures 7 (14) inches, ending after a row 6.

Top of bag

1. Ch 1, sc in same st as join. 1 sc in each st, and 3 sc in each ch 3 sp around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

2. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, and each st around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

3. Ch 1, Dc in same st as join. Dc in next st. Ch 1, sk next st. *Dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join. 

4. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, and each st around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

Cut yarn, weave in ends.

Tie Closure

Ch 101 (121), Sl st in 2nd hook from ch, and each remaining ch. Cut yarn, weave in ends. Weave tie in and out through the ch spaces made in top of bag.

Strap

Ch 121

1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch.

2. Ch 1, turn, hdc in first and each st across. 

3. Rpt row 2

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to bag.

Finishing:

Sew strap onto bag, and weave in all ends. Add fabric lining (optional). 

 

I would love to see your Clover Bags! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! 

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Wanderlust Bag - Free Pattern

I wanted to make a bag pattern similar to my Wanderlust Cowl design. I realized that since I was making two panels, there would be lots of color changes and lots of ends to weave in. I don't know about you, but I try to avoid weaving in lots of ends because it is such a pain. Then I had a moment of inspiration. What if instead of weaving in ANY of the ends, I left them long to create the fringe on the bag?!?!?! Suddenly, my bag pattern was even better than I originally imagined. So scroll on down below for the FREE pattern so you can make one of your own!

Materials:

Size H (5 mm) hook

Worsted Weight #4 Cotton Yarn in 4 colors (I used a combination of Crafter's Secret Cotton and I Love This Cotton)

Color A (white) Crafter's Secret - Ivory

Color B (orange) Crafter's Secret - Papaya

Color C (gold) I Love This Cotton - Antique Gold

Color D (teal)  Crafter's Secret - Dark Teal

Button

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain

Sl St – Slip Stitch

SK - Skip

HDC – Half Double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

Hdcfront3rdloop - HDC in front 3rd loop (see special stitches)

Puff V st – Puff V Stitch (see special stitches)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Notes:

Worked in two panels

Cut the yarn when switching colors. Do NOT weave in ends, knot two strands together and at the end we will trim the strands for the fringe. 

Repeat sections will be noted with *  *

Special Stitches:

Puff st: 

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (9 loops on hook)

Yarn over, and draw through 7 loops on hook.

Yarn over, and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook. 

Puff V st:

Complete 1 puff st as seen in instructions above, ch 1, repeat puff st instructions in same stitch indicated.

Hdcfront3rdloop:

With WS facing you, locate the loop in the front, below the 2 loops that are usually worked.

Instructions:

Cut yarn every time you change colors, leaving a 4 inch tail. Do NOT weave in ends, these will become your fringe. 

1. With color A. Ch 30. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 29 sts

2. Color A. Ch 1, Hdc in each st.

3. Color B. Ch 1, Hdc in each st. 

4. Color A. Ch 1, Hdcfront3rdloop in each st.

5. Color C. Ch 1, HDC in first st. *Ch 1, sk 1 st, HDC in next st.* Repeat across. 

6. Color A. Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch sp. 

7. Color D. Ch 1, HDC in first st *sk 1 st, puff v st in next st. Sk 1 st, HDC in the next st.* Repeat across.

8. Color A. Ch 1, hdc in first st. *3HDC in puff v st sp. HDC in next HDC st.* Repeat across 

9. Color C. Repeat row 5.

10. Color A. Repeat row 6.

11. Color B. Ch 1, HDC in each st. 

12. Color A. Ch 1, Hdcfront3rdloop in each st.

13. Color C. Repeat row 5.

14. Color A. Repeat row 6. 

15. Color D. Repeat row 7.

16. Color A. Repeat row 8.

17. Color C. Repeat row 5.

18. Color A. Repeat row 6. 

19. Color B. Ch 1, HDC in each st. 

20. Color A. Ch 1, Hdcfront3rdloop in each st around. 

Cut yarn.

Make 2nd panel just like the 1st, but do not cut yarn after last row. 

Joining the 2 panels:

With WS facing each other, and RS facing out, SC panels together along the side of your panels. Make 1 SC per row. Keep the strands for your fringe behind the SC you make.

At the corner, 2 SC in the corner st. Continue along the bottom (foundation chain) and SC in each ch across.

At the corner, 2 SC in the corner st. SC up the other side of the panels just like above. 

When you get back to the top of the bag. SC AROUND the top of the bag (do NOT join the panels at the top.

Cut yarn. If you can, tie the end with one of the other strands so you don't have to weave it in.

Knot 2 strands of the ends together and repeat all along the sides of the bag. Trim the fringe on the sides to desired length.

Strap:

CH 151 (I'm 5'8", so adjust the length of the strap as needed.

1. SC in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 150 sts

2. CH 2 (or standing DC), TURN. DC in each st across. 150 sts

3. Ch 1, TURN. SC in each st across. 150 sts.

Cut yarn, sew strap onto bag.

I would love to see your finished bags, so please tag me on FB or IG!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Emerald Wall Hanging - Free Crochet Pattern

I had some large metal rings, and had a wall hanging design rattling around in my brain. I used a super bulky yarn so it worked up quickly. Scroll below for the free pattern!

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Materials:

L Hook (8mm)

1 skein super bulky #6 yarn - We Crochet Tuff Puff (44 yds)

10 inch metal ring

Scissors

Instructions:

Magic ring

1. Ch 1, 6 sc in magic ring. Sl st to first st to join. (6 sts)

2. Ch 1, 2sc in ea st. Join. (12 sts)

3. Ch 5, sk join st, and next st. Sl st in next st. *Ch 5, sk 1 st, sl st in next st.* Repeat 3 more times. Ch 2, dc in join. (6 loops)

4. *Ch 6, sc in next loop* Repeat 4 more times. Ch 3, dc in dc from last round. (6 loops)

5. Ch 1, 3sc in ch sp. *Ch 2, 6sc in next loop.* Repeat around. Ch 2, 3sc in same ch sp as first 3 sc. join to first sc in that loop.

6. Ch 1, sc in join. *Ch 5, sk 2 sc. 2sc in ch 2 sp. Ch 5, sk 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts.* Repeat around. For last loop, ch 5, sk 2 sts. Sc in last st. (12 loops)

7. Ch 1, dc in in same st as join. *Ch 2, 2sc in loop, ch 2, dc in ea of the next 2 sc.* Repeat around. Ch 2, dc in last dc. Join. 

8. Sc around loop (see this video for help) Make 1 sc per st, and 1 sc per ch sp. Join.

Hanging loop:

After joining round 8, ch 8, sl st into same st as join. Cut yarn, weave in ends.

Cut 12 strands of yarn, 24 inches long. Loop 1 strand per stitch at the bottom for fringe. Trim ends to even out fringe.

I would love to see your finished cowls, so please tag me on FB or IG!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Sequoia Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern

If you need a quick cowl pattern to make for gifts or craft shows, this Sequoia Cowl pattern is just the thing! Scroll down for the pattern! 

Materials:

J hook (6 mm)

Worsted Weight yarn #4 (I Love This Yarn)

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch - Chain

Sl St - Slip Stitch

HDC - Half Double Crochet

FHDC - Foundation Half Double Crochet

HDC3rdloop - half double crochet in the 3rd loop

Sk - Skip

TRC - Triple Crochet

Instrucions:

1. Fhdc 72, sl st to 1st st to join.

2. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in ea st around. Sl st to join.

3. Repeat round 2

4. Ch 5 (counts as trc + ch 1), *sk next st, trc in next st, ch 1* Repeat around, sl st in 4th ch to join.

5. Ch 1, hdc in ea st and ch 1 sp around.

6. Repeat round 2

7. Repeat round 2

Repeat rounds 4-7 until you reach desired height for cowl. I did 4 total repeats.

Finishing

Cut yarn, weave in ends. If you used wool yarn, I recommend blocking your cowl.

I would love to see your finished cowls, so please tag me on FB or IG!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Willow Purse - Free Crochet Pattern

 I wanted a quick and easy design to make purses for my craft shows. But I didn't want it to be too boring. So I came up with this purse design, and you can use the instructions below to make your own! It comes in two different sizes.

Materials:

H Hook (5mm)

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn

Scissors

Optional - D rings

Instructions:

Ch 31 (41)

1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. 30 (40) sts

2. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. 30 (40) sts

3.-4. Repeat row 2.

5. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. When you get to the end of the row, rotate your work so you are working into the side, 4 hdc along side. Rotate to work on the bottom (foundation ch row). Hdc across. Rotate again to work on the last side. 4 hdc along side. Join with sl st to first hdc of round. 68 (88) sts

Do NOT turn, we are working in the round now. 

6. Ch 1, hdc in first and each st around. Join.

7. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in first and each st around. Join.

8. Ch 1, hdc in first st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in next st.* Repeat around. Ch 1, sk last st. Join to first hdc of round.

9. Ch 1, hdc in each st and ch sp around. Join.

10. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in first and each st around. Join.

Work 4 (5) rounds of hdc in each st

Repeat rounds 7-14(15) 1 more time. Then continue below:

Repeat round 7

Repeat round 8

Repeat round 9

Ch 1, sc3rdloop in first and each st around. 

Cut yarn, weave in ends. 

Strap

Ch 175

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each remaining ch.

2. Ch 1, turn. Dc in each st across.

Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.

Sew strap onto bag (or D rings)

Cut many strands of yarn, approximately 22 inches long each. Loop 2 strands of yarn per stitch on the bottom of the purse. Use sharp scissors to trim fringe.

Button loop

Ch 12, sl st to first ch to form a loop. Cut yarn, use ends to sew loop onto purse.

Fringe

I would love to see your work! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work.

*Permissions* - You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer. - You may not use my photos. - You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own. © 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz