You start by crocheting two circles that will form the sides of the bag. Then we crochet the main body of the bag! After that, we join all three pieces together and finish by crocheting the shoulder strap — and then you have your very own crocheted bag.

Begin by making two circles, one for each side of the bag. Each circle is crocheted separately, and this process is done twice.

Round 1: Start with a magic ring. In the magic ring, crochet six single crochet stitches. If you’re unsure how to work a magic ring with single crochet stitches, see the video below.

Round 2: Start in the same stitch as the slip stitch. Work an increase — two single crochet stitches in each stitch around. To make it easier, you can place a stitch marker in the first stitch so you know where the round begins.

You will have a total of 12 stitches in this round. If you are unsure how to work an increase, see the video below.

Round 3: *Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch. In the next stitch, work an increase by making 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch*. Repeat between *…* a total of 6 times.

You will have a total of 18 stitches in this round.

Round 4: *Work 2 single crochet stitches. In the third stitch, make an increase by working 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch*. Repeat between *…* a total of 6 times.

You will have a total of 24 stitches in this round.

When you have finished Round 4, join with a slip stitch.

Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to secure it. Then weave in the yarn ends on the back of the circle, tucking them into the stitches so they are hidden and held securely in place.

You will make a total of two circles by repeating the entire set of instructions twice.

Main Body of the Bag:

Now you will start working on the main part of the bag. Begin by making a slip knot and then work a foundation chain of 28 chains.

If you are unsure how to make a chain, see the video below.

Row 1:

Once your foundation chain is complete, start working half double crochets. Work back along the chain, beginning in the second chain from the hook. In this first row, make one half double crochet in each chain across the entire foundation chain.

When you reach the last chain, make one chain stitch. This chain acts as a turning chain and gives the corner a little extra room so your work doesn’t pull in.

If you are unsure how to make half double crochets, see the video below.

Row 2:

Turn your work. In this row, work half double crochets only in the back loop of each stitch across the entire row.

Working in the back loop only gives the piece a defined texture.

If you are unsure which loop is the back loop, see the video below.

When the entire row is finished, end with a chain stitch to serve as a turning chain.

From now on, continue working by alternating these two rows:

• On every other row, work half double crochets in every stitch.
• On the alternate rows, work half double crochets only in the back loop of each stitch.

End each row with a turning chain before turning your work.

You will work a total of six rows of half double crochets in every stitch and six rows of half double crochets in the back loop only.

These rows are worked alternately, giving a total of twelve rows for this section.

Continue until all six rows of each type are completed.

(Do not cut the yarn when this section is finished!)

Joining the Sides to the Main Bag Piece:

Now the two round pieces you crocheted earlier will be attached to the sides of the main body. This step shapes the bag and gives it its characteristic baguette form.

Start by placing one round piece against the short edge of the bag body, with the right sides facing the same direction.

Insert your hook through a stitch in the bag body and through the corresponding stitch in the round piece.

Yarn over (using the yarn still attached to the main bag, since we did not cut it) and pull through to make a slip stitch, securing the two pieces together.

Once the yarn is attached, continue working single crochet stitches around the entire edge.

Insert your hook through both the main bag body and the round side piece in each stitch, yarn over, and pull through to make a single crochet that holds the pieces together. Work stitch by stitch around the entire side, making sure the edges lie evenly against each other.

When you reach the end, work a single crochet in the last stitch, then secure it one more time by inserting your hook slightly higher into the side, yarn over, and make a slip stitch to reinforce the attachment.

Finish by cutting the yarn and weaving in the ends on the inside of the bag.

Repeat the same process on the other side of the bag with the second round side piece.

To start on the other side, place a loop on your hook. Insert the hook through a stitch in the bag body and the corresponding stitch in the round piece. Yarn over and pull through to make a slip stitch, securing the side, then continue working single crochet stitches around the edge just like you did on the first side.

Once both sides are attached, the bag takes its finished baguette shape.

Shoulder Strap:

Attach the yarn to the edge of one side of the bag by making a loop around the hook and securing it with a slip stitch. Chain 35 stitches to create the strap. When the chain is complete, insert the hook into the edge on the opposite side of the bag and secure it with a slip stitch.

Turn your work and work half double crochets all the way back along the chain. When you reach the edge, join with a slip stitch.

Turn your work once more and work half double crochets along the entire strap back to the opposite side. Join with a slip stitch at the edge.

The strap is worked entirely in half double crochets around the chain foundation, giving the shoulder strap a sturdy and even structure.

When the strap is finished, fasten off the yarn securely and pull the last stitch tight. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends on the inside of the bag.

Your work is now complete!