Crochet Shoulder Bag: A Baguette Bag with a Short Strap
A slim, rectangular baguette bag that tucks under the arm, worked in the round in tight half double crochet with a zip and a short strap. The 90s shape is back; this one fits a phone, wallet and keys.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 180 yd
- Hook
- 4 mm (G-6)
- Time
- About 5 hours
- Finished size
- About 11 × 5½ × 2 in (28 × 14 × 5 cm); strap drop about 9 in
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 180 yd
- 4 mm (G-6) hook
- 10-inch (25 cm) zip
- Fabric for a lining (optional)
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A baguette shoulder bag is long, slim and carried under the arm on a short strap. Here it's built like a tube with a rectangular base: a few rows of single crochet for the base, then rounds of half double crochet worked around it. A zip across the top and a strap with about 9 inches of drop finish it.
For a slouchy, roomier style with a longer strap, see the crochet hobo bag.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Base
- Row 1: Ch 51. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (50)
- Rows 2–8: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (50)
- Edge round: Sc around the base — 50 along each long edge, 8 along each short edge, 1 extra in each corner. Join. (120)
Body
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in the back loop only of each st. Join. (120)
- Rnds 2–14: Ch 2, hdc in each st. Join. The body should be about 5 in tall. (120)
- Rnds 15–16: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join, then sl st around. Fasten off. (120)
Strap and zip
- Strap: Ch 6, sc 5 per row for about 22 in. Sl st along both edges so it doesn't stretch.
- Attach: Sew each end of the strap inside a short end of the bag, 1 in down.
- Zip: Pin a 10-inch zip inside the top edge and backstitch it by hand. If you're lining the bag, sandwich the zip between the crochet and the lining.
- Pull: Add a tassel or a daisy charm to the zip pull.
Styling
| Look | Idea |
|---|---|
| Y2K | Pastel cotton, a beaded strap like the phone strap |
| Minimal | Black or oat, a leather strap with clasps |
| Granny | Sew a strip of three granny squares to the front |
Want a removable strap? Swap in the crochet bag strap with clasps. Going out in the evening? Make the strapless envelope clutch.
Common questions
What is a baguette bag?
A small, long, rectangular shoulder bag with a short strap, worn tucked under the arm. It was popular in the late 1990s and is back as a Y2K trend.
How do you get crisp corners on a crochet bag?
Work a rectangular base in rows, then make the first side round in the back loop only. The unworked loops form a sharp edge around the base.
How long should a shoulder bag strap be?
About 20–24 inches for an under-arm baguette bag. For a bag worn lower on the hip, 30–36 inches.
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