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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

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

About This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This pattern teaches you to crochet a boho-inspired slouch bag with a layered flower motif and a double-sided strap. It features textured stitches like backloop work and surface slip stitches for a handcrafted, detailed finish. Youll get step-by-step rounds for the strap, two flower parts, and clear attachment instructions.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for using up small balls of cotton yarn in many colors, this bag is a fun color-mixing project. The pattern includes helpful tips on smooth finishes, attaching new colors, and crocheting between stitches.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it lets me play with lots of colors and textures in one project. The layered flower motif is so satisfying to build round by round and the surface slip-stitch details give the bag a professional, handmade look. I enjoy that the strap is constructed separately and decorated with the flower parts — it makes assembly rewarding. It is a great pattern to practice backloop and surface techniques while creating a usable, beautiful bag.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change the color palette to make very different looks — try muted earth tones for a boho neutral bag or bright neons for a festival-ready statement.

If you want a smaller bag, I swap to a lighter yarn and a 3.0mm hook and the motif becomes a charming mini version great for kids or purses.

For a sturdier everyday bag, I use a slightly thicker cotton and a 4.0mm hook and add a fabric lining for shape and structure.

I often replace the large button with a magnetic clasp or toggle for a sleeker closure and easier daily use.

Try adding beads or metallic thread in one round for subtle sparkle — it looks beautiful in the surface slip-stitch rounds.

You can make the strap shorter by reducing the initial chain and adjusting the attachment placement of the flower motifs.

Embroider a small name label on the back of the flower motif to personalize the bag as a gift.

Combine two different yarn textures (for example cotton and a linen blend) to add contrast and interesting drape to the finished bag.

I sometimes make matching accessories like a coin purse or keyring using the small flower motif as a mini version.

Experiment with button size and placement — a different button can change the overall character of the bag from playful to elegant.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count when working the strap results in incorrect length and mismatched joins; always count your stitches and check totals after each round. ✗ Not attaching new colors securely may cause loose ends to show later; insert the hook under the short end yarn when attaching and weave ends in right away. ✗ Crocheting in the wrong loop (front instead of back loop) will change the texture and fit of petals; mark your starting point and check loop placement often. ✗ Forgetting to place the marker for positioning the flower part on the strap causes misaligned placement; attach a marker after the 3dc in one stitch of the strap to ensure correct placement.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Make a colorful boho flower slouch bag using fine cotton yarn and simple crochet motifs. This pattern guides you through the strap, two layered flower motifs and how to attach them to form a charming slouch bag. Youll enjoy mixing colors, using backloop and surface slip stitch techniques to create texture and detail.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    6 balls of 100% cotton (Catania originals from Schachenmayr) weight 2 / fine - 50g = 125m / 137yds
  • 02
    Colors used in this pattern: apple, pink, taupe, nature, sky blue, mango

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle
  • 03
    Large button - Ø 1.5in / 4cm
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers (recommended)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Strap :

ROUND 1 :

288ch, skip 3 stitches (=first dc), 4 dc in one, 283dc, 5dc in one, 283dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

TIP :

See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

ROUND 2 :

new color - first sc=attach between two dc after the 5dc in one - 284sc between the stitches, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, 284sc between st, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

How to attach a new color? See page 13. How to crochet between stitches? See page 14.

ROUND 3 :

new color - first dc=attach in second stitch after the last chain space + 2ch, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

ROUND 4 :

attach a new color between two stitches after the last 3dc in one, sc around between the stitches, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 1 and 3, How to? See page 14.

— Flower Part - two times - :

ROUND 1 :

8ch, j.r.w. slst in first ch to form a ring, (first dc=3ch) - 21dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

ROUND 2 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 stitches - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 3 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in a ch.sp - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet zigzag slst on/around the dc's of ROUND 1: pull a loop (from back to front) between two dc stitches, *insert hook in ch.sp ROUND 2 to the backside, yarn over, pull through loop, insert hook between the next two stitches R1, yarn over, pull through loop*, repeat from * to * till you have 41slst, cut yarn, finish last stitch with a wool needle, (total 42slst)

ROUND 4 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a ch.sp + 2ch - 1dc in a ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp (= a cross) (1dc in next ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp) 20 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off, (total 21 crosses)

ROUND 5 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 dc of a cross - [1sc in cross, (1dc, 2trc, 1dtr) in next cross, (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc) in next cross,] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 6 :

new color - first dtr = attach new color in backloop sc + 3ch - - crochet in the backloops! - (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2trc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first dtr, fasten off,

ROUND 7 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2hdc - - crochet between stitches - [1sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one, 2dc in one, (2trc in one) 2 times, 2dc in one, 2hdc in one, 1hdc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

-crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 5 starting in the same space of sc ROUND 5 (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle, -crochet surface slst in the backloops of ROUND 5 starting between 2 petals (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle,

ROUND 8 :

new color - first hdc = attach new color + 1ch - - crochet in the backloops! - 105hdc, j.r.w. slst in first hdc, fasten off,

ROUND 9 :

new color - first sc = attach a new color between 1hdc and 2hdc in one of ROUND 7 (see picture), [(1sc between st in R7, 2ch, skip 2st R7) 6 times, 1sc between st R7, skip 3st R7] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 10 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a loop (see picture) + 2ch - (3dc in loop) 42 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

ROUND 11 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2sc of ROUND 9 - (1sc between 2sc R9, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 12 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 11 - (1sc in sc R11, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 13 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 12 - [(1sc in sc R12, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, (2dc in one) 2 times, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 14 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 13 - (1sc in sc R13, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, 2dc in one, 2dc, 2dc in one, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 15 :

bl=backloop - - new color - first sc = attach new color in sc R14 - (1sc in backloop sc R14, 2sc in backloop, skip 1 f.loop R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 2sc in bl) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 16 :

new color - crochet in the horizontal loop on the backside of the stitches (see picture) - first trc = attach new color in sc between two petals + 3ch - (1trc, 3dc, 5hdc, 12sc, 5hdc, 3dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first trc, fasten off,

Infos :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 11; start between two sc of R9, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 12/13; start in previous ROUND, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 7; start in R6 between 2hdc,

Round 17 :

attach a new color in the 9th stitch counted from left trc of ROUND 16 - 5ch(=first trc), remove hook, skip 19 stitches on the strap after the marker, insert hook fbtf, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fftb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 2 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times,

Round 17 continued :

(1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times,

Round 17 continued 2 :

(1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

On top of the flowerpart :

2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 2trc, j.r.w. slst in first trc, (1ch, turn, 38sc, remove hook, insert fftb in next st on strap, pull through) 2 times,

Finishing :

1ch, turn, (1sc, 1sc two rows lower) 19 times, 1sc, remove hook, insert hook fbtf, pull through and fasten off,

Assembly :

crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, follow the description from page 11, put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish of your flower bag.

Info :

fftb=from front to back / fbtf=from back to front

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach a marker after the 3dc in one of the strap (see picture) to mark placement for the first flower part.
  • Crochet the first flower part completely, then attach it to the strap by following the Round 17 instructions, inserting fftb and fbtf as described for a secure join.
  • Crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, following the same attachment method so both motifs align.
  • Put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish and close the strap, securing the bag for wear.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark placement points on the strap and motifs to ensure correct alignment before sewing.
  • 💡Work surface slip stitches and backloop-only rounds carefully to maintain consistent texture and smooth edges.
  • 💡Fasten off and finish the last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish as shown in the how-to section.

This Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern is perfect for color lovers and makers who enjoy textured stitches and playful details. Mix and match your favorite cotton shades and create a wearable art piece that stands out. A lovely handmade bag to gift or keep—let your creativity bloom! 🌸🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag be?

The finished bag measures approximately 12 inches / 30 cm in diameter for the flower panel, with a strap total length of about 63 inches / 160 cm as shown in the pattern measurements.

What yarn and hook do I need?

Use fine cotton yarn (Catania originals or similar) weight 2/fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds, and a crochet hook E / 3.5mm for the gauge and look shown.

Can I change the size of the bag?

Yes — changing yarn weight and hook size will change the bag size; heavier yarn and a larger hook will create a chunkier, larger bag while finer yarn and a smaller hook will make it smaller and more delicate.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses backloop-only rounds, surface slip-stitch techniques and working between stitches; basic crochet experience is recommended.