How to Crochet Lunchbox Bag for Little Ones

Learn how to crochet a colorful, stylish, and handy Lunchbox Bag for your little one with a step-by-step tutorial from AnDesign_Craft. The bag measures approximately 19 cm in length, 10 cm in width, and 16 cm in height and is perfect for the average-sized. You will crochet it using 3-ply lace yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook, making it lightweight yet durable.

The special feature of this bag is its lunchbox-shaped body, small height, and comfortable straps. It can be customized by changing the colors or adding additional details like charms.

We have added the complete video guide for crocheting this lunchbox bag at the end of this post. To read more about the tutorial, follow through with us below.

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Skills Used: Single crochet, double crochet, chain stitch, and working into the back loop to create texture. You’ll also learn how to shape the bag’s base and height using patterns of alternating stitches, as well as create a secure strap with uniform single crochets. The project also demonstrates proper techniques for color changes and attaching components.

Guide Span: 16 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: Personalization is effortless with this bag design. Choose different yarn color combos including red, yellow, orange or pink, purple and blue, etc. You can add embellishments like buttons, or tassels or try various charms like bunny charms for it. Adjust the strap length to make it a shoulder bag or a crossbody style. You can also skip the mesh design.

Crochet Lunchbox Bag Tutorial

This tutorial provides a detailed guide to crocheting a practical and stylish lunch box bag. With clear steps and tips for structure and finishing, it’s suitable for both beginners and intermediate crocheters. The final product is a sturdy and functional bag with customizable features, making it perfect for everyday use or gifting. Here is a quick overview of this bag tutorial:

Creating the Base:
- Begin with your preferred or 49 chains for the length of the bag.
- In row 1, do single crochets in the back bumps for a total of 49 stitches.
- In row 2, alternate between double crochets and chain, skipping one stitch to create a pattern.
- Repeat these steps for nine sets and finish with a single crochet row.
Crocheting the Bag’s Height:
- Work in the back loops only for the first round to form the base’s edge.
- Continue with rounds alternating between single and double crochets.
- Change colors after 10 sets for a striped effect and add eight rounds of single crochet for the upper edge.
Making the Strap:
- Chain 8 for the strap’s width and work single crochets across.
- Repeat until the strap reaches the desired length (approximately 180 rows).
- Attach the strap securely to the sides of the bag.
Finishing Touches:
- Add a hard cover base inside for added stability.
- Weave in any loose ends and shape the bag for a polished look.

Stitches Used

Following are the abbreviations that the tutor uses for crocheting this lunchbox bag:

Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Chain (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Skip: Work stitch by skipping one or two.