Ruffled Delight Bag

A versatile and charming ruffled bag, perfect for any occasion, made with your favorite yarn scraps.

Materials

• Any weight yarn, any fiber (e.g., DK weight cotton, worsted weight acrylic, or chunky wool). Total yardage will vary significantly depending on yarn weight and desired bag size. For a small bag in DK weight, approximately 150-200 yards (137-183 meters) will be needed. Adjust accordingly for heavier or lighter yarns.
• Crochet hook appropriate for your chosen yarn (e.g., 4.0 mm for DK, 5.5 mm for worsted, 8.0 mm for chunky).
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Optional: Fabric for lining, bag handles

Gauge

16 stitches × 18 rounds / 10 cm in single crochet. Finished Size: Size will vary greatly depending on yarn weight, hook size, and the number of rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round
• FO: fasten off

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the magic ring, pull tail to close, sl st to first sc. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to first sc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat from * to * 6 times, sl st to first sc. (18 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, repeat from * to * 6 times, sl st to first sc. (24 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, repeat from * to * 6 times, sl st to first sc. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st, repeat from * to * 6 times, sl st to first sc. (36 sts) Rnd 7-14: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. (36 sts) FO, weave in ends.

Ruffle (Attach to Rnd 6)

Join yarn with a sl st to any sc on Rnd 6. Rnd 1 (Ruffle): Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, repeat from * to * around, sl st to top of first dc. FO, weave in ends.

Assembly / Finishing

• Weave in all loose ends securely.
• Block your bag if desired, especially if using natural fibers, to shape it.
• Handles: You can crochet a strap, attach purchased bag handles, or sew fabric handles. For a simple crocheted strap, chain a desired length, then sc in each chain across. Repeat for a few rows for thickness.
• Lining (Optional): For added structure and to prevent small items from falling through, consider sewing a fabric lining for your bag.

Tips

• Yarn Substitution: This pattern is designed to be stash-friendly! Use any yarn weight you have on hand. Just be sure to use a hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn to maintain a good fabric density. A tighter fabric will create a more structured bag.
• Bag Size: To make a larger bag, continue increasing the base (Rnds 3-6) by adding one more sc between increases in each subsequent round (e.g., Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st). After your base is the desired size, work straight rounds (like Rnds 7-14) until the bag height is achieved.
• Ruffle Volume: For a more dramatic ruffle, you can increase the stitches even more in the ruffle round (e.g., 3 dc in every stitch instead of alternating 2 dc and 3 dc).
• Gauge Swatch: Although this pattern is flexible, crocheting a gauge swatch will help you determine the final size of your bag and ensure you like the fabric density.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com