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Introducing the Crochet Crossbody Bag – a stylish mix of modern design and traditional crochet techniques. The unique highlight of this elegant bag is the gorgeous puff stitch granny square pattern that creates beautiful texture and visual interest.
Made from the high-quality Swish Bulky yarn from WeCrochet, this bag is both sturdy and durable and is sure to be a long-time favourite in your collection. With a variety of removable strap options available, or the option to create a Tunisian-style knitted strap, you can customize the bag’s style to suit your personality perfectly.
The best part? The Crossbody Bag Pattern comes with an exclusive step-by-step video tutorial to help you work through every step with ease. This will help you perfect the construction of the pretty puff stitches.
Below you will find everything you need to make this Crochet Crossbody Bag, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet crossbody bag pattern, please share!
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What Makes a Good Crossbody Bag?
A good crochet crossbody bag should be sturdy and able to hold its shape without being too stiff. The bag should be made with high-quality yarn that is durable enough to last with daily use. The size of the bag should be practical and spacious enough to hold all your essentials but not too large that it becomes too bulky. The strap should be comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. A good crochet crossbody bag should be stylish and fashionable. The puff stitch granny squares are certainly a stunning design for a crossbody bag. The bag should be easy to clean and maintain, ensuring that it remains in good condition for a long time. Using removable straps and washable yarn ensures easy cleaning.
What Material is Best for a Crochet Bag?
When it comes to a crochet bag, the material you choose for your yarn is important. Heavyweight high-quality yarn is a good choice for a durable and sturdy crochet bag. If your bag is not sturdy enough, it will droop with the fewest items.
My favourite option is wool or wool blends, which are so strong and durable and have the advantage of being soft and cozy at the same time. Wool has amazing natural elasticity and works well to hold the shape of a bag without stretching out of shape.
Cotton is one of the most popular choices for crochet bags because it is strong, durable, and easy to clean. It can also take on a lot of weight without stretching or sagging, making it an excellent choice for crochet bags. It can be difficult to find Bulky-weight cotton, so I suggest crocheting two strands at once.
Acrylic yarn is another option for a crochet bag. It’s affordable and comes in a wide range of colours. Acrylic yarn is also very easy to care for and can be machine washed and dried. However, it’s not as sturdy as cotton or wool, so it may not be the best option for heavy items.
Are Crossbody Bags Still in Style?
Crossbody bags are totally in style and have been a popular fashion accessory for many years now. Crossbody bags are especially popular for people who prefer to have their hands free while running errands or travelling. Personally, I love using my crossbody bags for amusement park days or holding my important documents going through the airport.
Crossbody bags are both practical and fashionable, and they will make a great addition to any outfit, whether you’re running errands, travelling or going out for a night on the town.
Swish Bulky from WeCrochet
Swish Bulky is made of 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool. It is a wonderful high-grade Merino Wool, perfect for blankets, baby items, bags, and crocheted gifts. Swish is machine washable making it perfect for daily use and low-maintenance gifts.
Yarn Requirements
137yd/100g, 100% Fine Superwash Merino
Shown in Nutmeg Heather & Squirrel Heather
Bag: 135 yards (1 Hank)
Strap: 50 yards (1 Hank)
Total: 185 yards (2 Hanks)
Yarn Substitutes
Wool of the Andes Bulky – 137 yards/100g – Wool of the Andes Bulky is a heavy-weight yarn that crochets up quickly. It’s perfect for those last-minute projects, from warmly textured hats to chunky cables. Keep yourself warm and cozy in a bulky-weight Wool of the Andes sweater or finish up accessories in no time.
PREMIER BAMBOO CHUNKY (CDN) – 131yds/100g – Experience Premier yarn without the luxury price tag with Premier Anti-Pilling Bamboo! Made with 80% Anti-Pilling Acrylic and 20% Rayon from Bamboo, this yarn delivers the best of both worlds: durable, easy-to-care-for acrylic and soft, silky bamboo.
Brava Bulky – 136yds/100g – Versatility meets affordability; Brava is a 100% acrylic yarn that will keep up with all of life’s adventures! Gentle enough for sensitive skin, Brava is a hard-wearing yarn that works wonders for projects where durability and easy care is a must.
Chroma Twist Bulky – 127yds/100g – Chroma Twist is a sturdy, soft bulky-weight yarn with a hand-spun look, featuring subtle thickness variations and maximum contrast. Each skein is unique, with individually dyed plies spun together in classic Chroma colourways.
Lion Brand Hue + Me – 137 yds/100g – This bulky weight blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool can be stitched into everything from accessories and garments to blankets and home decor.
Billow Bulky – 120 yds/100g – Billow is all about creature comforts: oversized cowls and wraps, lazy weekend pullovers, and cozy blankets that hug you back. Eight plies of super soft pima cotton create a thick and thin texture for a feel that is both rustic and modern all at once.
PREMIER BASIX CHUNKY YARN – (CDN) – 117yds/100g – Perfect for crafting quick projects to keep or to give. Machine washable and dryable. 100% acrylic
Crochet Hooks Needed
US I/9 (5.5 mm)
US J/10 (6 mm)
Additional Supplies
Yarn Needle for bulky yarn
Crochet Crossbody Bag Sizing
One Size
14″ Width x 6″ Height
Gauge
Puff Circle: Equal to 4.5″ diameter 6mm hook
Granny Square: Equal to 5.25″ x 5.25″ with 6mm hook
Crochet Crossbody Bag Construction
To create the Granny Style Crossbody Bag, start by crocheting four granny square motifs, which are crocheted in the round to create their signature appearance. Once completed, the squares are seamed together using the flat slip stitch join method to form the body of the bag.
To finish off the bag, rings are added to each side for the strap attachment, allowing you to customize the bag to your personal style and comfort. You may choose to purchase a strap or create a Tunisian knit strap that provides a removable strap option.
Video Tutorial
Here at MJ’s Off The Hook, we are committed to making our patterns accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced crocheters. To assist you with your Granny Style Crossbody Bag project, we have included a video tutorial to accompany the written pattern.
How to Add a Zipper to a Crochet Bag
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, we’ll guide you through the process of adding a zipper to any bag. By following our easy-to-follow steps, you’ll learn how to crochet directly onto the zipper, working around it in Sc. The end result will be a seamless and polished finish that looks professionally done.
No need to worry about using thread; we’ll be using a yarn needle and yarn to sew the zipper to the inside of the bag. This tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to take their crochet skills to the next level, as well as those looking to give their handmade bags a finished and professional look.
Follow along with us, and you’ll achieve a gorgeous and durable zipper that looks like it was always a part of the bag. So, go grab your materials, and let’s get started! Don’t forget to pause and rewind as necessary. We hope you enjoy this tutorial, and we can’t wait to see the bags you create.
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Puff Square:
Make 4
Round 1:
With larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 1, *work 1 puff st, ch 1 in the ring, rep around [5 more times], pull ring tight, sl st in the first puff to join—6 puff sts.
Round 2:
Sl st across to ch-1 sp, ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), *work (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st, ch 1) in the ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first puff to join—12 puff sts.
Round 3:
Sl st across to ch-1 sp, ch 1, *work (1 puff st, ch 1) in ch-1 sp, work (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first puff to join—18 puff sts.
Round 4:
Sl st across to ch-1 sp, ch 1, *work (1 puff st, ch 1) in next 2 ch-1 sps, work (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in the first puff to join—24 puff sts.
Round 5:
Sl st across to ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps, *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from * around [2 more times], sl st in the first dc to join— sts. Fasten off and weave in tails. Block squares if desired.
Seaming:
To learn how to seam your granny squares together using the flat slip stitch joining technique, please refer to the diagram below or watch our tutorial video. Start with two squares side by side, with the right side facing upwards. Place a slip knot on the hook. Slip stitch through the ch-1 corner of the square to your right and the square to your left. Sl st through the blo of the square to the right. Sl st through the flo of the square to the left. Keep the working yarn to the back and centred between the two squares as you stitch. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook to complete the slip stitch. Continue working through each stitch of both granny squares, finishing in the top ch-1 corner.
Step One:
Join square 1 to square 2 and square 2 to square 3. Fasten off after joining and weave in tails.
Step Two:
Take the lower outside corners of squares 1 and 3 and fold them towards the top inside corners of each corresponding square.
Step Three:
Flip your work so that you’re looking at the wrong side of square 2. Place square 4 on top of square 2, with the right side facing upwards. Then, continue the seam by joining three sides together: square 4 to square 1, square 4 to square 2, and square 4 to square 3, working continuously. Work the last sl st through the ch-1 corner of squares 3 and 4. Don’t break yarn.
Edging:
Round 1:
Ch 1, work a sl st in each st across square 4, sk ch-1 corner and the join and sl st in the corner of square one, sl st across the first side of square one, at the corner, work 1 sl st, sl st across next side of square one, sk ch-1 corner and the join and sl st in the corner of square two, continue in this manner around the bag. Sl st in the first corner to join. Change to smaller hook.
Round 2:
With the smaller hook, ch 1, *work 1 sc in the blo of each st across to the corner. Once at the corner, place a 1″ ring to the right side of your work and crochet 3 sc sts through the ring and the corner; rep from around, work 1 sc in the blo of each remaining st around, sl st in the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Strap:
The design allows for versatility with strap options. Choose between purchasing a ready-made strap or crocheting a custom strap. For a removable strap that allows mixing and matching, crochet a strap to the ring of a chain clip. If not making a removable strap, you may crochet a strap directly to the bag rings.
Tunisian Knit Strap
Row 1:
With larger hook put a slip knot on the hook, *go through the ring, pull up a loop, pull through 1 loop on the hook; rep from * [4 more times] you should have 6 loops on the hook.
Row 2 (back pass):
YO (Yarn over), pull through 1 loop on the hook (counts as ch 1), *YO pull through 2 loops; rep from * [4 more times] 1 loop remaining on the hook.
Row 3:
*Insert hook through the centre of loops of next st and pull up a loop; rep from [4 more times] 6 loops on hook.
Repeat Row 2 and 3, ending on Row 2, until the strap is the desired length, approximately 30″ as shown.
Last Row:
Place a ring to the right side of your work, *insert hook through the ring and the centre of loops of next st and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops making a sc st; rep from [4 more times]. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Clip strap to the loops attached to the bag.
Closure:
Watch how to add a zipper to the crochet bag HERE
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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on November 13, 2025.
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