Crochet Elegant Chevron Puff Stitch Shoulder Bag Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn in three colors (cream, tan, and navy)
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• puff st: puff stitch

Instructions:

Bag Body:

1. With tan yarn, ch 68.
2. Row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn. (67 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, *1 sc in the next st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, skip 2 sts*; repeat from * to * across, ending with 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Chevron Puff Stitch Pattern:

3. Row 3: Join navy yarn, ch 3, 1 puff st in each dc across, turn.
4. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 using navy yarn.
5. Row 5: Join cream yarn, repeat Row 3 using cream yarn.
6. Rows 6-12: Alternate colors to continue forming chevron pattern; Rows 6, 8, 10 in tan; Rows 7, 9, 11 in navy; Row 12 in cream.

Bag Assembly:

13. Fold the chevron panel in half with right sides facing, ensuring rows align.
14. Sew side seams together using a tapestry needle and matching yarn colors. Turn inside out.

Handle:

15. With tan yarn, ch 100 (or the desired length).
16. Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
17. Row 2-3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.
18. Fasten off, and sew handles securely onto the inside of the bag, evenly spaced.

Finishing Touches:
Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle. Make sure the fabric is sturdy, and enjoy your new Chevron Puff Stitch Shoulder Bag!