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Bernat Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

Bernat Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern
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Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Bernat Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

This pattern set teaches you how to crochet three companion bags: a shoulder strap bucket bag, a cross-body pouch, and a small essentials pouch using Bernat Maker bulky yarn. The designs use simple stitches including half double crochet, single crochet and long single crochet to create textured, durable bags. Diagrams and stitch keys are included for clarity, and finishing instructions explain how to add zippers, rings and straps.

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Great for gifting or making a coordinated set, each piece is sized and detailed for practical everyday use. Youll find clear row-by-row instructions and assembly notes to complete each bag.

Why You'll Love This Bernat Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns chunky Bernat Maker yarn into sturdy, stylish bags that look far more complex than they are. I enjoy how the long single crochet stitch creates a woven, textural fabric without complicated colorwork or advanced techniques. The trio format means you can make a matching set or mix and match colors for unique gifts. I also appreciate that the pattern includes diagrams and finishing instructions so the final construction is clean and professional.

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Switch Things Up

I love changing colors to create different moods for these bags; try a neutral tone for everyday use or a bright pop for a statement piece.

I sometimes swap the bulky Bernat Maker for a super bulky yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, more squishy version that is quicker to make.

I also experiment with different strap styles — a shorter strap for a wristlet, a long strap for cross-body wear, or a braided leather strap for a mixed-material look.

If you want a firmer bag, I stiffen the finished piece with interfacing or a light coat of fabric stiffener before attaching hardware.

I often add a lining to the pouch versions using a simple fabric fold-and-sew method to protect contents and hide seams.

Try different closures: replace the leather cord with a toggle closure, or add a snap or button under the flap for extra security.

I like to embellish with embroidery or sewn-on patches for personalization — just mark placement before permanently sewing to ensure balance.

For a more polished finish, I use matching sewing thread and a thin cotton tape to secure zippers, which gives extra durability at the seam.

To change the size, I adjust the initial chain and follow the shaping increases proportionally; make a gauge swatch to predict final dimensions.

I sometimes make matched sets by using the same yarn color for all three patterns, which creates a cohesive gift set that is lovely to give or sell.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the foundation setup that leaves loops unworked; follow the instructions to work across the remaining loops of the foundation chain to avoid gaps. ✗ Forgetting the note that Ch 2 at the beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch; always treat ch-2 as a turning/placement ch and adjust your stitch counts accordingly. ✗ Not moving the marker at the end of each ridge round when working in spirals; move your marker each round to keep track of the start and maintain even shaping. ✗ Stuffing or attaching straps without pinning first leads to uneven placement; pin and measure strap placement before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct alignment.

Bernat Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

Make three stylish crochet bags with this easy Bernat Maker pattern set. Youll create a shoulder strap bucket bag, a cross-body pouch, and a small essentials pouch using chunky Bernat Maker yarn. Clear instructions, diagrams, and finishing tips guide you through each step so you can make professional-looking bags with minimal fuss.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bernat Crochet Bags Maker Trio Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bernat Maker (8.8 oz/250 g; 317 yds/290 m)
  • 02
    Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag: Fawn (06013) - 2 balls or 495 yds/450 m
  • 03
    Cross Body Pouch: Lichen (06014) - 1 ball or 305 yds/280 m
  • 04
    Small Essentials Pouch: Lichen (06014) - 1 ball or 205 yds/186 m
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    Wooden beads and length of leather cord for Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag
  • 06
    Coats & Clark metal teeth zipper 7" [18 cm] long for Cross Body Pouch
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    Coats & Clark Dual Duty sewing thread for Cross Body Pouch
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    Four 1½" [4 cm] Rectangle Brass Rings for Cross Body Pouch
  • 09
    Coats & Clark metal teeth zipper 7" [18 cm] long for Small Essentials Pouch
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    Coats & Clark Dual Duty sewing thread; 1" [2.5 cm] Fashion Swivel Hook; 1" [2.5 cm] D-ring for Small Essentials Pouch
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    All Bags: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates Silvalume crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge; Susan Bates stitch marker; Susan Bates yarn needle

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates Silvalume or size needed to obtain gauge
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    Susan Bates stitch marker
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    Susan Bates yarn needle
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    Scissors
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    Measuring tape
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    Wooden beads (for Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag)
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    Leather cord (length as desired) for Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag
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    Coats & Clark metal teeth zipper 7" [18 cm] (for Cross Body Pouch and Small Essentials Pouch)
  • 09
    Coats & Clark Dual Duty sewing thread
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    Four 1½" [4 cm] Rectangle Brass Rings (Cross Body Pouch)
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    1" [2.5 cm] Fashion Swivel Hook and 1" [2.5 cm] D-ring (Small Essentials Pouch)
  • 12
    Pins for assembly

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— General Notes :

Info :

Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as st.

Info :

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" [10 cm] in 'Long sc' pat.

— Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag :

Info :

With A, ch 20. See diagrams on page 3.

Round 1 :

1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch to last ch. 3 hdc in last ch. Do not turn. Working across rem loops of foundation ch, 1 hdc in each ch to first ch. 2 hdc in same ch where first hdc was made. Join with sl st to first hdc. 38 hdc.

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 hdc in each of next 16 hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 16 hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in sp where first hdc was made. Ch 2. Join with sc to top of first hdc (counts as joining ch-3). 42 hdc and 4 ch-3 sps.

Round 3 :

Ch 2. 1 hdc around post of joining sc. *1 hdc in each hdc to next ch-3 sp. (1 hdc. Ch 3. 1 hdc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, ending with, 1 hdc in sp where first hdc was made. Ch 2. Join with sc to top of first hdc (counts as joining ch-3). 50 hdc and 4 ch-3 sps. Rep last rnd until longer side measures 11" [28 cm].

Ridge rnd :

Ch 1. *1 hdcbp around each hdc to next ch-3 sp. Skip next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM on first st for beg of rnd.

Info :

Sides of Bag: 1st and 2nd rnds: 1 sc in each sc around. PM for beg of next rnd.

Round 1 :

1 sc in each sc around.

Round 2 :

1 sc in each sc around.

Round 3 :

*1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. Rep from * around.

Round 4 :

*1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.

Info :

Rep last 2 rnds, alternating sc and long sc until work from Ridge rnd measures 11" [28 cm]. Fasten off.

Info :

Shoulder Strap: With A, ch 7.

Round 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 6 sc.

Round 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Round 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc) twice. 1 long sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last row until Strap measures approx 38" [96.5 cm] or desired length. Fasten off, leaving long end.

Info :

Notes: Work in spirals (do not join at end of rnd). Move marker at end of rnd as work progresses.

Finishing :

Sew ends of Strap 2" [5 cm] below top edge at sides of Bag. Fold top of Bag (see diagram) and thread leather cord through all thicknesses, loosening stitches as needed for easier threading, having both ends of cord meet at center front. Secure ends of cord with beads. Tie in a bow.

— Cross Body Pouch :

Info :

Ch 25. See Diagram for Sides on page 3.

Round 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Do not turn. Working across rem loops of foundation ch, 1 sc in each ch to end of rnd. 46 sc. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM on first st for beg of rnd.

Round 2 :

1 sc in each sc around.

Round 3 :

*1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. Rep from * around.

Round 4 :

*1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.

Info :

Rep last 2 rnds, alternating sc and long sc until work from beg measures 8" [20.5 cm]. Fasten off.

Info :

Waist & Cross-body Straps - Long Strap: **Ch 5, leaving a long end.

Round 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 4 sc.

Round 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Round 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc. Turn.

Info :

Rep last row until Long Strap measures approx 38" [96.5 cm] or desired length. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Info :

Short Strap: Work from ** to ** as given for Long Strap. Rep last row until Short Strap measures approx 10" [25.5 cm]. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Item Name (Ring Tabs) :

Ring Tabs (make 2): Work from ** to ** as given for Long Strap. Rep last row until Tab measures 2" [5 cm]. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Finishing :

Sew in zipper using thread and sewing needle. Fold Pouch in half, having half of Pouch as a flap.

Finishing :

Insert one end of Long Strap into rectangular ring. Fold 1" [2.5 cm] to cover rectangular ring. Sew folded end to Strap.

Finishing :

Insert opposite end of Long Strap into 2 rectangular rings held together. Fold 1" [2.5 cm] to cover both rectangular rings for buckles. Sew folded end to Strap.

Finishing :

Insert one end of Short Strap into rectangular ring. Fold 1" [2.5 cm] to cover rectangular ring. Sew folded end to Strap.

Finishing :

Insert Ring Tab into single rectangular ring at one end of Strap. Fold Ring Tab in half and sew both ends to one side of Pouch at top flap fold. Rep for other side.

Finishing :

Fasten by inserting end of Long Strap through both rings of Short Strap, pulling to fit, then over and between the 2 rings.

— Small Essentials Pouch :

Info :

Ch 11. See diagram on page 5.

Round 1 :

3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to last ch. 5 sc in last ch. Do not turn. Working across rem loops of foundation ch, 1 sc in each ch to last ch. 2 sc in same ch where first 3 sc were made. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds. PM on first st for beg of rnd. 26 sc.

Round 2 :

2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) twice. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. 38 sc.

Round 3 :

2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. 50 sc.

Round 4 :

2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. 62 sc.

Round 5 :

1 sc in each sc around. PM #2 at end of rnd. See Diagram for sides on page 3.

Round 6 :

*1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. Rep from * around.

Round 7 :

*1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.

Info :

Rep last 2 rnds, alternating sc and long sc until work from 5th rnd marker (#2) measures 4" [10 cm]. Fasten off.

Info :

Pouch Handle: **Ch 4, leaving a long end.

Round 1 :

1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Turn. 3 sc.

Round 2 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across.

Round 3 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.

Round 4 :

Ch 1. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in next sc. 1 long sc in last sc 2 rows below. Turn.

Round 5 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 long sc in next sc 2 rows below. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.**

Info :

Rep last 2 rows until Handle measures 10" [25.5 cm]. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Item Name (Ring Tab) :

Ring Tab (make 1): Rep from ** to ** as given for Pouch Handle. Rep last 2 rows until Tab measures 1" [2.5 cm]. Fasten off, leaving a long end.

Finishing :

Sew in zipper using thread and sewing needle. Insert Handle through ring of Swivel Hook. Sew ends of Handle tog. Fold Handle flat against Swivel Hook and sew running stitches through both layers of Handle 2 rows from fold.

Finishing :

Insert Ring Tab into D-ring. Fold Tab in half and sew both ends of Tab to last rnd of Pouch at side edge. Latch Swivel Hook to D-Ring.

Assembly Instructions

  • Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag: Sew ends of Strap 2" [5 cm] below top edge at sides of Bag. Fold top of Bag and thread leather cord through all thicknesses, loosening stitches as needed for easier threading; have both ends meet at centre front and secure ends with wooden beads.
  • Cross Body Pouch: Sew in zipper using thread and sewing needle, fold pouch in half to form flap, insert one end of Long Strap into a rectangular ring, fold 1" [2.5 cm] and sew folded end to Strap; secure opposite end through two rectangular rings for the buckle and add ring tabs at flap.
  • Small Essentials Pouch: Sew in zipper using thread and sewing needle, insert Handle through ring of Swivel Hook and sew handle ends together; fold handle flat and sew running stitches through both layers 2 rows from fold, attach Ring Tab to D-ring and sew to side edge of pouch.
  • Attach rings and tabs by folding the strap or tab end 1" [2.5 cm] to cover the ring, then sew the folded end securely to the strap; use the diagram to align and position tabs and rings correctly.
  • Pin and measure each strap placement before sewing to ensure symmetry; reinforce strap and tab seams with multiple passes of sewing thread for durability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in spirals for ridge and body rounds (do not join at the end of each round) and move your marker at the end of each round to mark the new starting stitch.
  • 💡Ch 2 at the beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch; count actual stitches after the ch-2 placement.
  • 💡Fold and pin top edges and strap placement before sewing to ensure even finish and correct alignment.

This Crochet Bags Maker Trio brings chunky Bernat Maker yarn to life in three practical, stylish bags you can make in a weekend. Whether you make the bucket bag, cross-body pouch, or small essentials pouch, the textured long single crochet fabric looks polished and professional. Perfect for gifts or a coordinated set, these bags are fun to make and use. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

Shoulder Strap Bucket Bag: approx 14" [35.5 cm] wide x 11" [28 cm] high excluding shoulder strap; Cross Body Pouch: approx 8" [20.5 cm] square unfolded excluding body strap; Small Essentials Pouch: approx 8" [20.5 cm] wide x 4½" [11.5 cm] high x 2½" [6 cm] deep, excluding handle.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and drape. Use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and check gauge to match measurements.

Do I need to join rounds when working the body and ridge rounds?

No, many rounds are worked in continuous spirals and should not be joined; move your marker as you complete each round to keep track of the start.

How long does it take to finish each bag?

The entire trio typically takes 5-7 hours depending on experience; individual pieces can be completed faster — the small essentials pouch being the quickest.