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Stunning crochet circle bag for every occasion! Make this sturdy and modern handbag to carry your belongings in style!
If you’re looking for a stylish crochet handbag that’s as practical as it is beautiful, you’re going to love this free crochet circle bag pattern.
The Halo Handbag combines modern design with timeless texture, featuring the waistcoat single crochet stitch to create a gorgeous knit-look finish that’s sturdy enough for everyday use.
Made with 3 mm cotton cord, this bag holds its shape wonderfully, while the fabric lining and leather shoulder strap give it a professional, boutique-quality finish.
Whether you’re making a new accessory for yourself, creating a thoughtful handmade gift, or adding a bestselling item to your market stall, this crochet handbag is a rewarding project you’ll be proud to carry.
In this free pattern, I’ll guide you through each step, with detailed written instructions to help you confidently create your own Halo Handbag from start to finish.
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Materials
- Bobbiny 3 mm Braided Macrame Cord (100% recycled cotton) x 2 skeins
- 8 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- leather shoulder strap
- fabric for lining
- magnetic handbag closure clasp
- cotton thread
Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
The pattern uses US Crochet Terminology
yrh – yarn over hook
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
ch-sp – chain space, specifically 1 ch-sp, 2 ch-sp etc.
rnd – round
prev – previous
rep – repeat
beg – beginning
st(s) – stitch(es)
PM – place marker in indicated stitch
wsc – waistcoat single crochet – insert your hook through the “V” between the loops at the front of the stitch (not through the top loops), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook
Crochet Circle Bag Finished Size
38 cm / 15 inch in diameter
Tension/Gauge
the circle measures 10 cm/4 inches in diameter after completing round 4
Pattern Notes
- the bag is constructed from 2 circles that are crocheted separately
- the circle starts with a magic circle and has increases spaced out
- you will use the waistcoat single crochet which makes the bag sturdy and gives it a knit-like texture
- each circle has a handle created over the last 2 rounds
- you will then attach the 2 circles together to form a round bag shape with the handles at the top
- you can add a magnetic closer to the top and line it with fabric, although this is not necessary as the stitch creates a sturdy fabric with no holes
- I also added a leather handbag strap to be able to wear the bag on my shoulder
- the finished size of the handbag is 38 cm / 15 inch in diameter
Crochet Circle Bag Written Pattern
Main Circle (make two)
Create a magic circle.
Rnd 1 : 1 ch (doesn’t count as a stitch here and throughout the pattern), 6 sc into mc, sl st to top of first st to join.
[6 sc]
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 wsc into each st around, sl st to top of first st to join.
[12 wsc]
Rnd 3: 1 ch, (1 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[18 wsc]
Rnd 4: 1 ch, (2 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[24 wsc]
Rnd 5: 1 ch, (3 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[30 wsc]
Rnd 6: 1 ch, (4 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[36 wsc]
Rnd 7: 1 ch, (5 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[42 wsc]
Rnd 8: 1 ch, (6 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[48 wsc]
Rnd 9: 1 ch, (7 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[54 wsc]
Rnd 10: 1 ch, (8 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[60 wsc]
Rnd 11: 1 ch, (9 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[66 wsc]
Rnd 12: 1 ch, (10 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[72 wsc]
Rnd 13: 1 ch, (11 wsc, 2 wsc in next st) 6 times, sl st to top of first st to join.
[78 wsc]
Handles
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Crochet Circle Bag Finishing Instructions
Attach the magnetic closer on the inside of each circle.
Using sharp scissors, cut out two semicircles from the lining fabric the same size as your bag.
Line up the semicircles with right sides facing and sew together at least 2 cm away from the edge.
Turn right side out and iron your seams for neat results.
Place inside your bag and sew across the top edge to attach and line your bag.
To attach the leather strap, hook it around the stitches of the seam on either side of the bag.
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