If you’re looking for a fun and unique crochet bag, this beaded crossbody bag is the perfect project!
It combines classic granny square style with a modern twist by adding beads for a little extra detail and texture.
This bag is lightweight, practical, and works up quickly using medium weight cotton yarn, making it perfect for everyday use, markets, or summer outings.
The beaded edging adds just the right amount of detail without being complicated.
You can easily customize the size by adding more rounds, and there are options for a lining and snap closure if you want a more finished look.
Make one for yourself or as a gift—this is one of those projects that looks impressive but is actually really simple to make!
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Beginner-friendly with simple stitches
- Unique beaded detail for a stylish finish
- Works up quickly with minimal yarn
- Easy to customize size for kids or adults
- Perfect for everyday use, markets, or gifts
- Optional lining and closure for a polished look
Crochet Beaded Crossbody Bag Pattern
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Materials
- Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
- Smaller crochet hook that fits through the bead (I used a 1.5 mm hook)
- 8 mm beads (with holes large enough to fit your smaller hook)
• Medium weight cotton (size 4), approx. 145–155 yards for child size, 160–180 yards for adult size. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in various colors. 1 skein for the adult sized bag, approx. 3.5 oz, 180 yards, 100 grams
• Tapestry needle
For Lining (optional)
• Cotton fabric (enough for 2 squares, slightly larger than finished crochet square)
• Sewing needle
• Strong sewing thread
• Straight pins
• Iron
Optional Closures
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sp – space
Notes
• Ch 3 at beginning of round counts as dc.
• Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
• Entire bag is worked in one color.
Measurements
Adult bag – approx. 7 x 7″
Child bag – approx. 6 x 6″
The bag can easily be made larger or smaller by adding or subtracting rounds.
Make 2 Squares
Round 1 – Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring (or use a magic circle). Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in circle, ch 2, 3 dc in circle, ch 2 three times. Sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (4 clusters, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)
Round 2 – Sl st into next corner space. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner sp. In next corner sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Repeat in each corner space around. Sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (8 clusters)
Round 3 – Sl st into next corner space. (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner space. Work 3 dc in next space between clusters. Repeat side and corner sequence around. Sl st to join.
Round 4 – Sl st into next corner space. (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner space. Work 3 dc in each space between clusters across to next corner. Repeat around. Sl st to join.
Continue Rounds – Repeat Round 4 until square reaches desired size.
Kid size: 6 rounds
Adult size: 7 rounds
Fasten off. Make a second square.
Joining Squares
Place squares with wrong sides together. Join yarn at the top corner space. Ch 1, sc evenly across 3 sides, working 3 sc in each corner. Do not fasten off.
Adding Beads
Ch 1, turn.
*Sc in next st. Switch to smaller hook, place bead on hook, insert into next st and sc through the bead. Ch 1, sl st in next st.*
Repeat from * around all 3 sides. Sc in last st. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Top Edge
Pick up a st on the side corner of the bag and sc evenly around entire top opening. Sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off, weave in end.
Flap
The flap is worked separately, then sewn to the top back edge of the bag so it folds over the front.
Row 1
Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring (or use a magic circle).
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring.
You now have: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
Row 2
Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn.
2 dc in first st.
Dc in each st across to ch-2 space.
In ch-2 space work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
Dc in each st to last st.
3 dc in last st.
Turn.
Rows 3+
Repeat Row 2, increasing evenly on both sides each row.
Continue until the flap is approximately the same width as the bag (about 6–7 inches depending on size).
Fasten off.
Adding Beads
Ch 1, turn.
*Sc in next st. Switch to smaller hook, place bead on hook, insert into next st and sc through the bead. Ch 1, sl st in next st.*
Repeat from * around all 3 sides. Sc in last st. Fasten off.
Attach Flap
Center the straight edge of the flap along the top back edge of the bag.
Using a tapestry needle and yarn, sew the flap securely to the bag through the crochet stitches only.
Strap
Pick up a st on the corner side of the bag.
Chain desired length:
Little kid – 125 chains
Older kid – 140 chains
Teen/Adult – 155 chains
Sl st to opposite side of bag. Ch 1, turn, sc in each chain across.
Ch 1, turn, sl st in each st across. Sl st into bag to secure. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Lining (optional)
Place one crocheted square on top of two layers of cotton fabric.
Cut around square leaving about ½–1″ extra fabric on all sides.
Place fabric pieces right sides together and sew around 3 sides using a ½–1″ seam allowance, beginning and ending stitching 1″ below the top edge.
Leave the top open.
Turn lining right side out. Fold the top edge down 1″ toward the inside and press flat with an iron.
Optional Snap Closure
Sew on snap closures before inserting lining.
Place lining inside bag and align folded top edge with bag opening.
Pin in place.
Using a sewing needle and strong thread, sew lining to bag by inserting needle horizontally along the top edge and catching the inside crochet stitches.
Continue around the entire opening. Knot securely and fasten off.
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