Simple Crochet Mini Shoulder Bag Tutorial

Hello and welcome to another video! Today, we're crocheting a simple mini shoulder bag / baguette bag. This DIY mini shoulder bag is super cute and super fun to make! This one has been requested many times, so thank you to all those who requested it! Please continue to leave more recommendations in the comments!

Project Level:
This easy crochet shoulder bag tutorial is for those that are slightly more advanced than beginner! This bag is worked in rounds, which an absolute beginner may not be familiar with. Also, the attachment of the strap can be a little difficult, but you can crochet the strap separately, then sew it on. The rest is pretty easy. We use half double crochet for the entire project!

Stitches:
Slip knot (sk)
Chain (ch)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Slip stitch (sl st)

Materials:
- Weight: Medium (4)
- Fiber: 100% acrylic (cotton works fine, too!)
- Approximate length: 180 yd / 165 m
- Approximate weight: 100 g

5.0 mm Aluminum Crochet Hook
Darning/Tapestry/Yarn Needle
Scissors

Gauge:
15 hdc - 13 rows = 4 in / 10 cm

Dimensions:
9 in x 5.5 in or 22 cm x 14 cm

Tips:
- Tighten your slip stitches to make the seam smaller and less visible
- The chain 1 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a half double crochet
- If you're having trouble with the bag strap, consider chaining the length of the strap you want and half double crocheting across it. Then, simply sew the strap onto the ends of the bag
- Weave in your loose ends on the inside of the bag (where no one will be able to see!)

Timestamps:
0:00 Materials
0:13 Foundation Chain
1:20 Round 1
3:59 Round 2+
5:10 Bag Measurements
5:40 Strap
8:26 Weaving in Loose Ends

Music:
Business As Usual - Harris Heller

Thanks for watching!

#shoulderbag #diybag #crochetbag

[VivCrochets]

Hi! I just wrote up a pattern to go along with the video: vivcrochets.com/shoulder-bag
I hope it makes it even easier to follow along!

[chocolatecandyman]

I'd say about 37 of these views are me going back to the video after I "got it and don't need to look at the video anymore"

[js.meee]

Guys, who agrees that the crochet community is the most kind, caring, sweet, supportive and creative community! I think so❤

[coryzlife]

For everyone saying they suck at crochet and they can’t do it, this took me 5 tries as a beginner. Just work really hard on stitches from chains and learning to do clean stitches, you’ll get it.

[hafsaali]

I came here as a beginner and her video is the first that popped up. Now I can only watch what she makes because her voice is soothing, her hands are so pretty to look at and her detailed explanations make crocheting easier. I think this is my one and only crochet teaching channel I'll ever use.

[neerusharma]

VivCrochets makes every crochet project I've ever done so simple and easy. Her voice is pleasant and understandable unlike other crochet youtubers. Her work is so simple yet so beautiful. Thank you so much for teaching me how to crochet this VivCrochets

[sigridmasterbard]

This was my first crochet project and I’m so glad that you made it so beginner friendly! Thank you I love my bag!

[karlottamontague]

took me a few tries and finding the right comments but I successfully made the bag and its so adorable and prefect for on the go. I ended up making 3 bags with 1 ball of yarn.

[decembeer]

I’ve just finished it for my sister as a gift for her birthday. It’s so freaking beautiful! But it’s not the perfect bag because I’m still beginner but it tured out beautifully! I’m so excited to give her and see her reaction 🫶🏼

[Tempestas_Rose]

I made it! It’s super cute. Pretty easy to make. It’s the first bag I’ve ever made.

[ellejustelle]

This is so cute! I could totally see a kids version of this with some crochet flowers sewn on it!

[justlace]

I am a beginner and wow that was the easiest tutorial I have every watched🎉❤ Life Saver

[bigbelly]

Beginner level : 2
Starting on oct 14 2021 8:00pm currently on round 1.
I stopped at 8:39pm.
Started again at 2:04pm.
2:14 done with he first round :D

Round 2!
Started : 3:53

[temitopeyusuf]

I am doing this for my mom for Christmas and i think she will love it. Thanks 😊😊

[gianalebold]

I made this beautiful brown bag as a beginner and now I can hold my phone! I’m working on another one mustard yellow with chunky yarn! Thank you for this tutorial!!!

[annayleen]

its been years since i first watched this video but each time i need a refresher on how to make bags like this i come back to ur video <33

[sophiec]

slip knot, ch 35
hdc in first st x2
hdc rest of row x1
in the last ch, 2 hdc
flip work, 2hdc in same loop (2in both sides)
hdc rest of sts except last
2hdc in last ch.
sl st in first st of work
ch 1, hdc in same st
hdc in every st
sl st at first of round, ch 1
cont for rest of body. (18 rounds)
fasten off
strap-
tie yarn into work where strap will be
ch length of strap (55)
sl st strap onto other side front and back.

[earthy-oiwh]

I just unraveled hours of work because I ended up accidentally increasing each half-round ;oo time to do it over again

[StarzGlow]

i nearly cried it was so hard crocheting only because it was my first time !!!

[nancydrue]

Yes her voice is very soothing and one other thing I do is first I follow the directions and then while I’m doing whatever I have toI listen to Lori beats❤❤❤