Unique Crochet Dune Bag Pattern
The Crochet Dune Bag Pattern combines great looks and practical use. Its design is beautiful and natural, catching your eye right away. The thick yarn makes the bag cozy and soft, so you’ll want to carry it everywhere. This bag isn’t just about looking good — it’s made to last and to be used in many ways. It’s a classic bag that people will notice and praise. With this pattern, you’re making more than just a bag; you’re making something that stands out in style!
Crochet Dune Bag
MATERIALS
- 4 skeins Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Driftwood (640-554) (super bulky, weight 6; 87yds/80m per skein)
- Size US N/P/15 (10mm) crochet hook
- Size US L/11 (8mm) crochet hook
- Removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
- Width (A): 14.5”/37cm
- Full length (B): 24”/61cm
- Depth (C): 4.5”/11.5cm
GAUGE
9 sts + 11 rows = 4”/10cm in single crochet
ABBREVIATIONS
- Ch – chain
- Rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- Sc – single crochet
- Sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
- Sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
- Sk – skip
- Sl st – slip stitch
- St(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
NOTES
The bag is worked from the bottom up first in un-joined spiral rounds for the base, then in turned rounds for the body, then rows for the strap. Use a removable stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round. Each round of the base increases 3 sts at either end (a total of 6 sts per round).
BASE
With a larger hook, ch 21.
Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end of the row, sc twice more into end ch (3 sts total in this ch), continue around another side of ch and starting in the back of next ch, sc to end of the round, sc twice into starting ch (3 sts total in this ch). Do not join here. Place marker for beginning of round and continue in un-joined, spiral rounds. (42 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in 1st st, sc 18, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc 18, 2 sc in each of last 2 sts. (48 sts)
Round 3: 2 sc in 1st st, sc 19, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) two times, sc 19, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) twice. (54 sts)
Round 4: Sc 2, 2 sc in next st, sc 20, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) twice, 2 sc in next st, sc 20, 2 sc in next st, sc 2, 2 sc in last st. (60 sts)
Round 5: Sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 21, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) twice, 2 sc in next st, sc 21, 2 sc in next st, sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 2. (66 sts)
Do not fasten off.
BODY
The body is worked from the base in joined, turned rounds.
Round 6 (RS): (short round) Sc around to last st, turn leaving last st unworked. This marks the new beginning of the round, which has been moved slightly to the true side.
Round 7 (WS): Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join, pull sl st tight, turn.
Repeat round 7 until the body measures 10”/25.5cm from the base, ending with a WS round.
Fasten off.
STRAPS
Straps are worked in turned rows.
Large Side Strap:
With RS facing and a larger hook, count 21 sts to the right of the beginning of the last round and rejoin the yarn.
Small Side Strap:
With RS facing, larger hook, and strap just worked to the right, skip 5 unworked sts along the top of the body of the bag and rejoin yarn in the next (6th) st. Then, create the small side strap following a similar process to the larger strap.
Join Straps:
Change to a smaller hook and ch 26, then sc into the st at the top of the right strap.
Edging:
Edging is worked in un-joined, spiral rounds.
- With RS facing, sc evenly down the left side of the large strap, across the top of the body to the small strap, up the right side, and across the chain, then place a marker for the beginning of the round.
- Sc 1 more round, then sl st 1 and fasten off.
- With RS facing, rejoin the yarn at the other side of the strap foundation ch and work 2 rounds of sc around the other side similarly.
- Secure and weave in all ends.
Remember, this pattern is designed for personal, non-commercial use only.
This pattern should create a cozy, woolly Dune Bag perfect for fall and winter outfits. Happy crocheting!
