Add a touch of charm to your outfit with a fun and simple crochet shoulder bag featuring a cute bow, great for carrying your essentials every day.
From the moment you lay your hands on yarn, the Shoulder Bow Bag becomes a canvas for charm and style. This delightful bag is adorned with a soft bow that adds a playful and elegant touch, making it an eye-catcher for people of all ages. Its design features an adjustable shoulder strap, ensuring it is comfortable to carry. Made from simple crochet stitches, it is easy to assemble, making it beginner-friendly while allowing advanced crocheters to incorporate their creative details.
Elegant Crochet Shoulder Bow Bag Pattern for Girls
The bag is not only stylish but also practical. Its size is perfect for everyday use, fitting essentials like a phone, wallet, and keys—perfect for trips to school, shopping, or hanging out with friends. While its bow adds a unique aesthetic, the stitch patterns give it texture and durability, making it great for regular use without losing its charm.
With its vibrant look and handmade charm, the Shoulder Bow Bag makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones or a statement accessory for your wardrobe. Whether styled in solid colors or playful combinations, this bag is both functional and beautiful, showcasing the wonderful art of crochet in every stitch.
Stylish Bag with Bow – Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate
Ideal for crocheters familiar with basic stitches and working in rows and rounds.
Materials
- Yarn:
- Main color: Approximately 100g (2+ balls of 50g regular worsted weight/polyester/cotton yarn)
- Contrast color: For bow (15–25g)
- Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm
- Stitch Markers: Recommended for tracking rounds
- Yarn Needle: For assembly and weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Optional: Zipper or magnetic snap for closure
Gauge
- Roughly 20 single crochet stitches and 20 rows = 10 cm (4") square in single crochet, worked flat.
- Gauge is not critical, but will affect overall size and proportions.
Finished Size
- Bag Body: ~10" (25.5 cm) wide x 7" (18 cm) tall
- Strap: Adjustable; sample shown is about 110 cm (43 in) long—fits crossbody or shoulder
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase (2 sc in the same st)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- Rnd – round
Special Techniques & Notes
- Back Loop Only (BLO): Used for ribbed texture at the bag base.
- Corded Strap: A single crochet cord that is strong and flexible.
- Stitch marker helps keep rounds aligned without visible seam.
- The bag is worked in joined rounds after the foundation.
Pattern
A. Bag Base (Worked Flat)
- Foundation:
Ch 37. - Row 1:
Working through back bumps of chain:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (36 sc) - Rows 2–10:
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (36 sc)(You will have 10 rows. Adjust for width as desired.)
B. Transition to Working in the Round
- Begin Round:
Ch 1, turn your work so you are now working around the rectangle. - Short Side 1:
Sc in the end of each row—10 sc along the short edge. - Corner Increase:
Work 2 sc in the same end stitch (increase at the corner). - Long Side:
Sc in each st across next long edge—34 sc. - Corner Increase:
2 sc in same end stitch. - Short Side 2:
Sc in the end of each row—9 sc. - Corner Increase:
2 sc in same end stitch. - Long Side:
Sc in each st across—remaining stitches to start. - Join:
Sl st to the first sc to close round.
C. Main Bag Body (Continuous Rounds)
- Work in Spiral:
Ch 1, begin sc in first st. Place a stitch marker at the start of the round. - Sc in each st around.
- When you reach the marker, move it up to the next round’s first stitch.
- Continue until you have 26 rounds after the base (or until desired bag height).
D. Eyelet/Holes Row (for Adjustable Strap Placement)
- Slip stitch into the starting stitch, turn work.
- Ch 1.
- Ch 2, skip 3 sts, sc in next st.
- Sc in next 2 sts (for a total of 3 sc after chain space).
- [Ch 3, skip 3, 3 sc] repeat until you have made 4 chain spaces/holes.
- Sc in next 24 sts.
- Repeat [ch 3, skip 3, 3 sc] pattern for another 4 holes on the other side.
- Sc across the rest of the round.
Count: from start to edge of first set of holes should be 26 sc, then 4 chain spaces, 26 sc, 4 more chain spaces. Adjust as needed for symmetry.
E. Eyelet Border (Optional, with New Color)
- Attach new color in any chain-3 hole.
- Ch 1. Work 3 sc into each chain-3 space (hole).
- Sc in each sc stitch across as you work around the bag edge.
- Repeat until all chain spaces and stitches are worked.
- Sl st to join at starting st, fasten off and weave ends.
F. Adjustable Strap/Cord
- Make a slip knot, ch 2.
- In first ch, work 1 sc (keep this and all stitches loose).
- Turn. Work 1 sc in the “side loop”/single stitch.
- Repeat: Turn, sc in single stitch each row, keeping stitches loose.
- Continue until cord measures approx. 110 cm (43") or desired length.
Tip: Keeping this cord loose helps inserting your hook each time. If stitches are tight, it will be difficult to work into them.
Finish:
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
G. Insert and Secure Strap
- Weave strap through the 4 chain spaces on one bag side.
- Repeat for the 4 holes on the other side.
- Adjust for desired length and evenness.
- Sew both ends of strap together securely (using yarn needle) for a continuous and sturdy handle.
H. Bow (Optional)
- With contrast color, ch enough for desired bow width (e.g. ch 18).
- Sc in rows (e.g. 10–12 rows) to create a rectangle.
- Fasten off and wrap yarn around center tightly to cinch, form bow shape, and sew to secure.
- Attach bow to front of bag using yarn needle.
Customization Tips
- Color: Use multiple shades or stripes along body/border for visual interest.
- Size: Adjust starting chain and row count for larger or smaller bag.
- Strap: Make longer for crossbody, shorter for handbag; substitute with purchased cord or leather for a modern look.
- Closure: Sew in a zipper, magnetic snap, or decorative button for secure closure.
- Embellishments: Add tassels, embroidery, or beads.
Conclusion & Final Look
This project creates a ribbed, stylish and sturdy bag with a practical adjustable strap and signature bow. The eyelets allow for easy adjustability, and the optional decorative border and bow add a fun, personal touch. The Stylish Bag is perfect for everyday use, gift-giving, or as a fashionable accessory. It is secure, comfortable for wear, and easy to adapt for various styles.
