Learn how to crochet a flower bag: a bag built from flower motifs joined to each other, light and eye-catching. In this video we make it from the first flower to the final assembly. It is a great project for using up leftover yarn, since every flower can be a different colour.
What you’ll be making
- Level: intermediate. Working in the round, motifs and joining pieces.
- Construction: flower motifs crocheted separately and joined until they form the bag.
- Colour: work it in one colour, or a different colour for every flower.
How the bag is built
- The base flower. Worked in the round, usually from a magic ring, and repeated as many times as the bag needs.
- Joining the motifs. Joined at the petals or through a shared final round, keeping every flower oriented the same way.
- Body. The joined motifs form the front and back of the bag.
- Edging. A finishing round firms up the opening.
- Handles. Crocheted or added separately, sewn on with reinforcement at the ends.
Common mistakes
- Motifs of different sizes. If tension varies between flowers the bag ends up uneven. Crochet all the flowers in one go, in the same sitting.
- Joins that pull. Don’t tighten as you join — the bag loses its drape and the flowers distort.
- Weakly attached handles. That is where the bag takes all its strain. Sew the handles passing through the same stitches several times.
Frequently asked questions
Does it need a lining?
If you’ll carry small things, yes — the gaps between flowers let thin objects through. A fabric lining hand-sewn inside solves it.
Which yarn works best?
Yarns with body, that hold the shape of the petals. See the Crochet Crush collection and the rest of our natural yarns.
How many flowers do I need?
It depends on the bag size and your flower’s diameter. Crochet one, measure it, and divide the bag width by that measurement.
