Aran crochet bag – Free crochet pattern

March 3, 2024
Posted by: DIY Educ
Category: Bags, phone cases

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn
Worsted (#4) weight.
Shown here: Ella Rae Phoenix (100% Egyptian cotton; 182 yd [166 m]/100g): #42 Copper Canyon, 5 hanks.

Hooks
Size I/9 (5.5 mm).
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Size H/8 (5 mm) or one size smaller than gauge hook.

Notions
I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed for gauge.
1/2 yd (45.5 cm) matching cotton fabric for lining inside of bag and strap.

Finished dimensions
13″ tall × 12″ wide (33 × 30.5 cm); strap approx. 37″ × 1 3/4″ (94 × 4.5 cm).

Gauge
16 sts and 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in dc.

Special stitches
Celtic Weave, Four-Stitch Post Cable

Pattern note
Turning chain is not counted as a stitch in the stitch count. At the end of each round, join with a slip st to the top of the first st. Ch 2 at the beginning of each round. Even-numbered rounds will have the front side facing.
A word about the post stitches in this pattern: Please be careful to note that fpdc, bpdc, fptr, and bptr stitches are used in the same rounds/rows!
It is recommended to sew the fabric lining after completing the crocheted bag so that it can be better customized.

Abbreviations:

slip stitch (sl st)

chain (ch)

double crochet (dc)

front post double crochet (fpdc)

back post double crochet (bpdc)

front post treble crochet (fptr)

indicates direction of rows or rounds

BAG

Using larger hook, ch 52.
Rnd 1: Note: This round will be worked on BOTH sides of the foundation chain. Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across to last ch, work 4 dc in last ch, rotate 180 degrees to continue on the opposite side of the foundation ch, dc in each ch across to last st, work 3 dcs in last ch, slip st to join in top of first st of rnd, do not turn. (100 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, *[sk 2 sts, fptr in next 2 sts, working in front of last 2 sts, fptr in skipped sts] 12 times, 2 fpdc; repeat from * once more, slip st to join in first st of rnd, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 bpdc, 16 bpdc, (Celtic Weave) 2 bptr [sk 2 sts, bptr in next 2 sts, working behind last 2 sts (will appear crossed on front side), bptr in 2 skipped sts] 3 times, 2 bptr, 16 bpdc; repeat from * once more, slip st to join in turning ch, turn.
Rnds 4–9: Repeat Rnds 2 and 3 three more times.
Rnd 10: Repeat Rnd 2.
Rnd 11: Ch 2, *2 bpdc, [sk 2 sts, bptr in next 2 sts, working behind last 2 sts, bptr in 2 skipped sts] 4 times, 16 bpdc, 2 bptr, [sk 2 sts, bptr in next 2 sts, working behind last 2 sts, bptr in 2 skipped sts] 3 times, 2 bptr; repeat from * once more.
Rnds 12–17: Repeat Rnds 10 and 11 three more times.
Rnds 18–25: Repeat Rnds 2 and 3 four more times.

FLAP

Row 26: Continuing from Rnd 25, ch 2, [sk 2 sts, fptr in next 2 sts, working in front of last 2
sts, fptr in skipped sts] 12 times, dc in sp between last st and next st, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. (49 sts)
Row 27: Ch 2, 16 bpdc, 2 bptr, [sk 2 sts, bptr in next 2 sts, working behind last 2 sts, bptr in 2 skipped sts] three times, 2 bptr, 16 bpdc, dc in turning ch, turn.
Row 28: Ch 2, [sk 2 sts, fptr in next 2 sts, working in front of last 2 sts, fptr in skipped sts] 12 times, dc in turning ch.
Row 29: Rep Row 27.
Rows 30–35: Repeat Rows 28 and 29 three more times.
Row 36: Repeat Row 28 once more.
Row 37: (Buttonhole row) Ch 2, 16 bpdc, 2 bptr, sk next 2 sts, bptr in next 2 sts, working behind last 2 sts, bptr in 2 skipped sts] once, ch 6, sk 6 sts, bptr in next 2 sts, working in front of last 2 sts, bptr in 2 skipped sts (closest to last 2 just worked), bptr in next 2 sts, 16 bpdc, dc in turning ch.
Change to smaller hook.
Rnd 38: Ch 1, sc in each st across end of flap, [work (sc, ch 1, sc) in corners], down side of flap, across opening of bag, and up other edge of flap, slip st to join in first sc. Do not turn.
Rnd 39: Ch 1, slip st in each st around flap and opening of bag, slip st to join in first slip st.
Finish off.

STRAP

Using larger hook, ch 9.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch, turn. (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, fpdc, skip 2 sts, fptr in next 2 sts, working in front of last 2 sts, fptr in 2 skipped sts, fpdc, dc in turning ch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, 6 bpdc, dc in turning ch, turn.
Rows 4–75: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 thirty-five more times or until strap reaches desired length.
Finish off at the end of last row.

FINISHING

Weave in loose ends.
It is best to attach the lining to the bag and strap before assembling the bag. For bag lining,
measure bag and flap and cut fabric to that size plus 1/4″ (6 mm) on all sides for seam allowance. Fold the fabric right sides facing and sew sides of the bag portion, leaving the flap unsewn. Fold all edges under 1/2″ (1.3 cm), wrong sides facing, and hand stitch to the bag interior.
For the strap, cut the fabric to ⁄ ” (6 mm) larger than the crocheted strap on all sides. Fold the edges under 1/2″ (1.3 cm), wrong sides facing. Hand stitch the lining to the strap, centering the fabric to leave 1/4″ of the crocheted strap unlined on all edges. Attach strap to the inside of the bag using a whipstitch and matching thread. Sew the strap ends approx. ⁄ ” below the top edge, making sure to work through both the fabric and yarn layers.