Herringbone Plastic Bag Holder

Herringbone Plastic Bag Holder by Gracie Faye Creations

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from independent designer Gracie Faye Creations provides instructions for creating a functional Herringbone Plastic Bag Holder. The project is designed as a beginner-level container, making it an accessible choice for crocheters new to the craft who want to create a practical home storage solution. The bag holder is worked in the round from the bottom up, creating a structured container perfect for storing and organizing plastic bags.

What You'll Create

The finished piece is a decorative and functional plastic bag holder that can be displayed in a kitchen, laundry room, or any space where plastic bag storage is needed. The project features a charming herringbone stitch pattern that adds visual interest and texture to the container. A button accent provides both decorative detail and functional closure options for the holder.

Crochet Techniques and Construction Method

This pattern employs several fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners while introducing the decorative herringbone stitch. The bag holder is constructed using the magic circle method to begin the project, which creates a tight center point ideal for circular projects. The pattern is worked in the round, meaning stitches are added in circular rows that build upward from the bottom of the container. This construction method creates a seamless, structured form perfect for a functional holder.

The pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout, and importantly, the chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as actual stitches in the pattern—a helpful note for maintaining proper stitch counts. Gauge is not critical for this project, making it forgiving for beginners and allowing for creative yarn substitutions without affecting the final fit.

Stitches Used

• Magic Circle (MC) – The foundation technique for starting the project with a tight center
• Chain (Ch) – Used at the beginning of rounds and for various pattern elements
• Slip Stitch (SS) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Single Crochet – A basic stitch providing structure and density
• Double Crochet (DC) – Used to build height and create the main fabric of the holder
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – A medium-height stitch for varied texture
• Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HHDC) – The signature decorative stitch that creates the distinctive herringbone pattern and gives this project its name
• Increase – Used to expand the circumference of the container as needed

Materials and Tools Required

This beginner-friendly project requires minimal materials. You'll need worsted weight yarn in the form of two skeins of Yarn Bee Lil' Dollop in the Sundae Spoonfull colorway, providing ample yardage for the complete container. A Size H/5.00mm crochet hook is the appropriate tool for working with worsted weight yarn at the recommended gauge. Additional supplies include a 1-inch button for the decorative accent, scissors for cutting yarn, a yarn needle for weaving in loose ends, and a stitch marker for tracking your position in the round as you work through each row.

Pattern Structure and Starting Point

The pattern begins with Round 1, where you'll create a magic circle and chain 2 stitches. The designer notes that chaining 2 at the beginning works well for herringbone half double crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet stitches, though you have the flexibility to chain 3 instead if that's your preference. The first round establishes the base with 24 double crochet stitches worked into the magic circle, then joined with a slip stitch to create a complete round. This foundation provides a sturdy base for the container to build upon in subsequent rounds.