Nautical Striped Crochet Bag Pattern: A Simple, Quick Project

Crochet Nautical Striped Bag Pattern

If you’re looking to add a pop of color and style to your summer outings, the Nautical Striped Bag is an ideal project. With its vibrant stripes and sturdy construction, this bag perfectly combines functionality with aesthetics. Let’s dive into the materials and detailed instructions to create your very own Nautical Striped Bag!

this Pattern

Materials Needed

For this project, you will need the following materials:

• Lily® Sugar’n Cream® (2.5 oz/70.9 g; 120 yds/109 m)
  • Contrast A Bright Navy (00009): 3 balls
  • Contrast B White (00001): 2 balls
  • Contrast C Red (00095): 2 balls
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Stitch Pattern: Stripe Pattern

This project utilizes a simple stripe pattern:

• With Contrast A: work 3 rows
• With Contrast B: work 3 rows

These 6 rows will form your stripe pattern. Once the first two rows of the stripe pattern are complete, continue with the bag body instructions.

Instructions

Bag Body (Worked Sideways)

1. Foundation Chain:

   • With Contrast A, ch 51.

2. 1st Row (Right Side):

   • 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
   • Skip the next ch.
   • (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next ch, then skip the next 2 ch.
   • Repeat from * to the last 2 ch.
   • Skip the next ch and 1 sc in the last ch.
   • Turn.

3. 2nd Row:

   • Ch 1.
   • 1 sc in the first sc.
   • (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next ch-1 space.
   • Repeat from * to the last sc.
   • 1 sc in the last sc.
   • Turn.

4. Keep repeating the 2nd row to continue the stripe pattern until your work measures approximately 34″ [86.5 cm], ending with 3 rows of Contrast B.

5. Join:

   • With right sides together, slip stitch the last row to the remaining loops of the foundation chain.
   • Fasten off.

Bottom of the Bag (Worked in Rounds)

1. Set up the Bottom:

   • With the right side facing, join Contrast C with a slip stitch to the side edge of the Bag Body.

2. 1st Round:

   • Ch 1.
   • Work 120 sc evenly around the side edge of the Bag Body. Join.

3. 2nd to 4th Rounds:

   • Ch 1.
   • 1 sc in each sc around.
   • Join.

4. 5th Round:

   • Ch 1.
   • (1 sc in each of the next 13 sc, sc2tog) 8 times.
   • Join (112 sts remaining).

5. Continue Decreasing:

   • Follow the pattern of decreasing as outlined in the instructions until you have 8 sts remaining. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to thread through the remaining stitches and draw tightly.

Edging

1. Join Contrast A:

   • With a slip stitch to the top of the Bag.

2. 1st Round:

   • Ch 1. Work 120 sc evenly around the top edge of the Bag. Join.

3. 2nd Round:

   • Ch 1.
   • Work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join.

4. Fasten off.

Straps (Make 2)

1. Foundation Chain for Straps:

   • With Contrast A, ch 105.

2. 1st Row (Right Side):

   • 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and continue 1 sc in each ch to the end of the chain. Turn.

3. 2nd to 5th Rows:

   • Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to the end of the row. Turn.

4. Assembly for Each Strap:

   • Fold the strap in half lengthwise. Working through both thicknesses, sc the 5th row to the foundation row. Fasten off.

5. Final Assembly:

   • Sew the straps to the Bag as shown in the picture or according to your preference.

Conclusion

Your Nautical Striped Bag is now complete! This stylish bag can be used for beach outings, picnics, or any casual event. Enjoy showing off your crochet skills and the lovely summer vibes that this bag brings. Happy crocheting!