Bagsket

Bagsket Crochet Bag by Sam Hermes

Project Overview

The Bagsket is a downloadable crochet pattern designed by Samantha Hermes for Little Bud Creations. This project creates a structured, textured bag using super chunky yarn and basic crochet techniques. The finished piece combines handmade crochet construction with a practical replacement bag strap, making it a functional accessory suitable for intermediate crocheters.

What Is Being Made

The Bagsket is a crocheted bag constructed from a single skein of material. The pattern uses an increase-based construction method to build a three-dimensional form, starting from a circular base and expanding outward through strategic stitch placement. The finished bag is designed to accommodate a 1.2-meter replacement bag strap, creating a wearable tote or carry bag.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 1 skein of Bobbiny 5mm cotton rope or t-shirt yarn (super chunky weight)
• Hook: 10mm crochet hook
• Notions: Scissors, large eye darning needle, and 1.2m long replacement bag strap

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The Bagsket pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches and construction methods appropriate for intermediate skill levels. The pattern utilizes both traditional and modern stitch initiation techniques:

• Magic ring: An alternative to the traditional chain-and-slip-stitch method for creating a closed circular foundation, or the traditional ch5, SS into first ch method
• Chain (ch): Used for stitch counts and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Half double crochet (HDC): The primary stitch used for building the bag's structure, providing a dense, sturdy fabric
• Half double crochet into back loops only (HDCBLO): Creates textural variation by working into only the back loop of stitches from the previous round
• Single crochet (sc): A foundational stitch included in the basic stitch repertoire
• Slip stitch (SS): Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between rows

Construction Method

The Bagsket is constructed using a bottom-up, circular increase method. The pattern begins with a magic ring or chain foundation and builds outward through consecutive rounds of increases. Each round strategically places double stitches (two stitches in one stitch space) to expand the circumference while maintaining structure. The initial rounds establish the base: Round 1 creates 8 stitches, Round 2 doubles this to 16 stitches, Round 3 expands to 24 stitches, and subsequent rounds continue this graduated increase pattern. This technique creates a naturally shaped, three-dimensional form ideal for a bag structure.

Yarn and Fiber Characteristics

The pattern calls for Bobbiny 5mm cotton rope or t-shirt yarn in the super chunky weight category. These materials create a substantial, textured fabric with excellent stitch definition. Cotton rope and t-shirt yarn produce a firm, structured fabric that holds its shape well, making them ideal choices for a functional bag that requires durability and structure. The 5mm thickness works efficiently with the 10mm hook, allowing the project to progress quickly while maintaining clear stitch definition.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate project, the Bagsket assumes familiarity with basic crochet fundamentals including chain stitches, single crochet, and half double crochet. The intermediate classification reflects the pattern's use of circular construction, stitch increases, and the back loop only variation technique. Crocheters with experience completing simple projects and comfortable working in the round will find this pattern accessible and rewarding.