Boho Ribbon Weave Backpack

This pattern uses a simple 2-way stitch using a double-ended crochet hook to create an adorable backpack using pre-made hardware (purse base, straps and closures). Any chunky yarn will work for this stitch, but I recommend using flat ribbon, zpagetti, tape or tshirt yarn as they work well with the vertical loops created in this patter. This pattern will describe how to crochet the basic bag using a stiff, oval purse base. I then provide the instructions I used to apply the hardware in the backpack kit. If you use different hardware than the ones I attached to my bag, then you will need to adjust the instructions accordingly.

A video demonstrating the stitch is also linked in the pattern.

As written the completed bag is 10” (25cm) wide across the front, 9” (22.5cm) tall and opens approximately 7”(17.5cm) deep. The bag is about 10”(25cm) wide and 11”(27.5cm) tall from base to top of handle.