Crochet Makeup Bag: A Lined, Boxed Cosmetic Bag with a Zip
A rectangle folded and seamed with boxed corners, so the bag stands up on its own. Lined with wipe-clean fabric and closed with an 8-inch zip. Big enough for everyday makeup and brushes.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 120 yd
- Hook
- 4 mm (G-6)
- Time
- About 4 hours, plus lining
- Finished size
- About 8 × 5 × 2 in (20 × 13 × 5 cm)
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 120 yd
- 4 mm (G-6) hook
- 8-inch (20 cm) zip
- Wipe-clean or cotton fabric for the lining, about 10 × 14 in
- Sewing needle and thread
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet makeup bag that stands up needs boxed corners. You crochet one rectangle, fold it in half, seam the sides, then flatten each bottom corner into a triangle and stitch across it — that turns the flat pouch into a little box with a 2-inch base. Add a wipe-clean lining for spills and an 8-inch zip. Unlike a flat zipper pouch, it holds bottles upright.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The bag
- Row 1: Ch 37. Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and across. Ch 2, turn. (35)
- Rows 2–30: Hdc in the third loop of each st across. Ch 2, turn. (35)
- Check: The rectangle should be about 10 × 12 in.
- Edge: Sc around all four sides, with 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Box the corners
- Fold the rectangle in half, right sides together, so Row 1 meets Row 30.
- Sl st or whipstitch both side seams.
- Flatten one bottom corner so the side seam lies along the centre of the bottom fold, making a triangle.
- Measure 1 in from the tip and sew straight across the triangle. Tuck the tip inside, or trim and secure it. Repeat on the other corner.
- Turn the bag right side out. The base is now about 2 in deep.
Lining and zip
- Cut a fabric rectangle ½ in larger than the crochet on all sides. Sew it into the same shape, with the same boxed corners.
- Drop the lining inside the bag, wrong sides together, and fold the top edge of the lining under.
- Pin the zip between the crochet and the lining along the top. Backstitch through all layers by hand.
- Add a crochet tassel or a cherry charm to the zip pull.
New to lining? The full method with photos is in how to line a crochet bag.
Sizes
| Bag | Chain | Rows | Box depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipstick pouch | 25 | 20 | 1 in |
| Everyday makeup | 37 | 30 | 2 in |
| Toiletry / wash bag | 47 | 40 | 3 in |
For a wash bag, sew the box seams 1½ in from the tip. Matching scrunchies make it a gift set.
Common questions
How do you make a crochet bag stand up?
Box the corners: flatten each bottom corner into a triangle and sew across it. The wider the triangle you sew off, the deeper the base.
Should a crochet makeup bag be lined?
Yes. Makeup leaks and powder gets everywhere. A wipe-clean or laminated cotton lining protects the crochet and is easy to clean.
Can I add a zip without a sewing machine?
Yes. Pin the zip in place and backstitch through the crochet and lining by hand with strong thread.
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