This felted crochet bag pattern uses 100% wool yarn to create a sturdy tote with long straps and a simple loop closure. The bag is crocheted first and then felted, which shrinks the stitches together to create a dense, durable fabric.
Ever since I made this pretty little felted purse for my daughter, I’d been wanting to make a larger felted bag for myself. So I headed to my local yarn store and picked out some yummy wool yarn!
You can crochet the bag in a single color or use several colors to create a random stripe pattern as I did here. Before felting, the bag measures approximately 15 inches (38 cm) high × 14½ inches (37 cm) wide, with 38-inch (97 cm) straps. Your finished measurements will vary depending on your yarn and felting method.
Felted Crochet Bag Pattern
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy/Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted-weight, 100% non-superwash wool
- Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
- Finished size before felting: Approximately 15 in. (38 cm) high × 14½ in. (37 cm) wide
- Strap length before felting: Approximately 38 in. (97 cm)
- Construction: Bag worked in the round; straps and closure worked separately and attached after felting
- Felting: Finished dimensions will vary depending on yarn and felting method
Materials
- 100% non-superwash worsted-weight wool yarn, shown here in Cascade 220
- 5 mm (US H) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Toggle or button for closure
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
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Crochet Bag Instructions
Bag
Ch 40 (counts as 37 chains and 1st dc of Round 1).
Round 1: Work 4 dc in 4th chain from hook, 1 dc in each of the next 35 ch, 5 dc in last; working on opposite side of chain, 1 dc in each of the next 35 ch, join — 80 sts.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as st), work 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 37 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 37 sts, join — 86 sts.
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as st), work 1 dc in next, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in next 39 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in next 37 sts, join — 94 sts.
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 1 dc in next st and each st around, join — 94 sts.
Rounds 5 through 27: Repeat Round 4.
Round 28: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same st as join and each st around, join — 94 sts.
Straps (make 2)
Ch 121.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 120 sts.
Rows 2 through 5: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 120 sts.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Closure
Ch 30.
Round 1: Work 1 sc in 20th ch from hook and each of the next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of ch, work 1 sc in each of the next 9 ch, work 33 sc in loop, 1 sc in next 9 sts, sl st to join.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
How to Felt the Crochet Bag
Next, felt the pieces using one of the methods described in Felting Knitting & Crochet. I prefer to leave the pieces unattached until after felting because I feel it gives me more control over shaping them.
I just love how the stitches look after they are felted!
Finishing the Felted Bag
Once you’ve felted the pieces and removed the excess water, shape them as desired. I stuffed the bag with a folded towel and pinned the straps and closure to the towel to hold them in shape. You can find my free tutorial on Felting Knitting & Crochet. Allow to dry.
Once dry, sew on your straps and closure as shown. If desired, you can also line your bag with fabric.
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I have crocheted 10 rounds. Does the “wrong side” of my work become the outside of the bag? The way it curls up makes me wonder.
Good day!
I LOVE this felted bag. Could you please tell me how many yards of wool are required?
I cannot wait to make some!!!
Thanks,
Anne
So glad you like it, Anne 🙂 I used 1 hank each color of Cascade 220 yarn.
Thanks Kara! I’d like to use some yarn in my stash. Just so I have it right, you used approximately 660 yards of yarn (3×220 yards). Is that correct, please?
Thanks,
Anne
This bag is awesome! I have many OSU buckeye fans on my gift giving list….this would be perfect for them!
Great idea, Marilyn!
IS THIS DONE IN THE ROUND?
Yes 🙂
Hi, Could you give the finished measurements after felting? I am ready to start this bag, it will be my second felting project.
Fun!
Hello 🙂 Mine came out to about 11 in x 13 after felting but your results may differ depending on type of yarn and how much the piece is felted. Hope that helps!
Hi,
What was the total yardage for the bag? Thanks.
Hi Susan 🙂 I don’t know the exact yardage … I bought 3 skeins of Cascade 220 (1 in each color) and definitely had a bunch leftover. Hope that helps a little.
Thank you for this pattern. I worked it up for a friend in Cascade 220 in two jewel tones and used a large Nordic button as the closure. It’s just beautiful and the friend I made it for is delighted. I’ll be sure to give you full credits when I blog it. Thanks again.
It sounds beautiful!! I can’t wait to see it!
Thank you so much for the great pattern. I did it! And I love how it turned out. I’ve already picked out some wool for another one. I have pics on my blog with a link back to you.
What a great idea and such a lovely pattern! I featured the bag on my blog this morning at http://whittskitsfabricscrafts.blogspot.com/2013/04/find-it-free-on-friday-totesbags.html and linked directly back to here.
Thanks for sharing such great ideas!
Carrie
Love the colors you used, Kara! This is very nice. I have yet to crochet and then felt – I’ve gotta use your tutorials and get on that! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!