Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.
This bag is the ultimate accessory for festival season or sunny strolls. It's a fantastic way to use up those colorful cotton scraps in your stash and creates a piece that feels truly artisanal and handmade.
I honestly couldn't put this one down because every round brings a new color and a different stitch texture. Seeing the flower grow from a simple ring into this massive, intricate mandala is so satisfying, and the surface crochet adds that extra 'wow' factor that makes people ask where you bought it!
There is something so magical about a project that lets you play with every color in your basket. When I first saw this Boho Flower Slouch Bag, I knew it was the perfect 'scrap buster' with a high-end finish. I love using Catania cotton because the colors are so saturated and the thread has a slight sheen that makes the surface crochet really pop.
If you're feeling adventurous, try a monochromatic look! Using different shades of the same color—like various ocean blues or sunset oranges—gives the bag a completely different, sophisticated vibe. I also found that choosing a vintage-style wooden button for the strap closure adds to that earthy, bohemian feel.
One little tip from my hook to yours: when you get to the joining stage in Round 17, take your time. It’s the most technical part of the pattern, but once it clicks, you’ll see the bag's structure perfectly take shape. It’s such a satisfying 'aha!' moment. This bag has survived many trips to my local flower market, and it always gets compliments. I can't wait to see the color stories you all come up with!
This bag is such a dream to make if you love playing with color! It's a gorgeous, circular design that feels like a kaleidoscope of stitches. You'll work on two main floral mandalas and then join them with a long, sturdy strap. It’s the perfect size for a farmer's market run or a day at the beach, and the cotton texture gives it a wonderful, high-quality weight.
Start with 288 ch. Skip the first 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), then work 4 dc into the next ch. Work 283 dc along the chain. In the next ch, work 5 dc to turn the corner. Continue along the other side of the chain with 283 dc. j.r.w. slst into the top of the first dc and fasten off.
Using a new color, join with a sc between any two dc after a 5-dc corner. Work 284 sc between the stitches. Then work (1 ch, 1 sc between the stitches) 4 times, followed by 1 ch. Work another 284 sc between the stitches, then (1 ch, 1 sc between the stitches) 4 times, and 1 ch. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Switch to a new color and join with 2 ch in the second stitch after the last ch.sp. Work 283 dc. In the corner ch.sp area, work (3 dc in ch.sp) 5 times. Work 283 dc along the straight edge, then (3 dc in ch.sp) 5 times in the other corner. j.r.w. slst in the first dc and fasten off.
Join a new color between two stitches after the last 3-dc cluster. Work sc all the way around, placing each sc between the stitches of the previous round. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
To finish the strap, work surface slst around the stitches of Round 1 and Round 3 to add definition and strength.
Make 8 ch and j.r.w. slst to form a ring. ch 3 (counts as first dc) and work 21 dc into the ring. j.r.w. slst in the first dc and fasten off (22).
With a new color, join between any two stitches. (1 sc between stitches, 1 ch) 21 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
With a new color, join in a ch.sp. (1 sc in ch.sp, 1 ch) 21 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Work a zigzag surface slst around the dc from Round 1. Pull a loop from back to front between two dc, then insert hook into Round 2 ch.sp to the back, yarn over and pull through. Repeat between each dc for a total of 42 slst.
Join a new color in a ch.sp and ch 2. Work 1 dc in the same ch.sp, then 1 dc in the previous ch.sp to create a cross. Continue with (1 dc in the next ch.sp, 1 dc in the previous ch.sp) 20 times. j.r.w. slst in the first dc and fasten off (21 crosses).
Join new color between the 2 dc of a cross. [1 sc in the cross, (1 dc, 2 trc, 1 dtr) in the next cross, (1 dtr, 2 trc, 1 dc) in the next cross] repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in the bl of a sc and ch 3. Working in the bl only: (1 dtr, 2 trc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 trc) repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first dtr and fasten off.
Join new color between two hdc. Working between stitches: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in one, 2 dc in one, (2 trc in one) 2 times, 2 dc in one, 2 hdc in one, 1 hdc] repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Note: The original pattern specifies 69 surface slst for the next two steps, though 70 would be expected for 7 petals. Adjust as needed for a smooth edge. Work surface slst around Round 5 (10 per petal) and another set in the bl of Round 5 (10 per petal).
Join new color and ch 1. Working in the bl only, work 105 hdc around. j.r.w. slst in the first hdc and fasten off.
Join new color between 1 hdc and 2 hdc from Round 7. [(1 sc between stitches, 2 ch, skip 2) 6 times, 1 sc between stitches, skip 3] repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in a loop and ch 2. (3 dc in each loop) 42 times. j.r.w. slst in the first dc and fasten off.
Join new color between 2 sc of Round 9. (1 sc between sc, 18 dc in the bl) repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in a sc from Round 11. (1 sc in sc, 18 dc in the bl) repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in a sc from Round 12. [1 sc in sc, crochet in the bl: 8 dc, (2 dc in one) 2 times, 8 dc] repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in a sc from Round 13. [1 sc in sc, crochet in the bl: 8 dc, 2 dc in one, 2 dc, 2 dc in one, 8 dc] repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in a sc from Round 14. [1 sc in bl, 2 sc in bl, skip 1 f.loop of R13, 1 dc in next f.loop, 3 sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops, 1 dc in next f.loop, 4 sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops, 1 dc in next f.loop, 4 sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops, 1 dc in next f.loop, 4 sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops, 1 dc in next f.loop, 3 sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops, 1 dc in next f.loop, 2 sc in bl] repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first sc and fasten off.
Join new color in a sc between two petals. Working in the horizontal loop on the backside: (1 trc, 3 dc, 5 hdc, 12 sc, 5 hdc, 3 dc) repeat 7 times. j.r.w. slst in the first trc and fasten off.
Finish the flower by adding surface slst around the stitches of Round 11, then around Round 12/13, and finally around Round 7.
Place a marker after the 3rd dc on one end of the strap to prepare for joining.
Join new color in the 9th st from the left trc of Round 16. ch 5 (counts as trc). Remove hook, skip 19 sts on the strap after your marker, insert hook fftb into strap and pull loop through. Continue joining the flower to the strap with 1 trc, 3 trc clusters, 3 dc clusters, and 3 hdc clusters, then 145 sc, matching stitches and pulling loops through the strap for each. Work 3 hdc, 3 dc, 3 trc, and a final trc to finish the join.
Across the top of the flower part that isn't joined to the strap, work: 2 trc, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 22 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 2 trc. j.r.w. slst in the first trc.
ch 1, turn. Work 38 sc across. Remove hook, insert fftb into the next st on the strap, and pull loop through. Repeat this for 2 rows total.
ch 1, turn. (1 sc, 1 sc two rows lower) 19 times, then 1 sc. Remove hook, insert fbtf into strap, pull through and fasten off. Repeat the entire joining process for the second flower on the other side of the strap.
Overlap the two ends of the strap and sew them together securely. Finish by sewing a large decorative button through both layers.
I hope you enjoy every stitch of this Boho Flower Slouch Bag! There’s something so therapeutic about watching those concentric circles of color grow into a beautiful, functional accessory. Whether you stick to the suggested palette or branch out with your own favorite shades, this bag is bound to become a staple in your wardrobe. It’s sturdy, stylish, and carries a bit of that free-spirited energy wherever you go. Don't forget to pick out a really special button to finish it off—it’s the little details that make it yours. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
You can, but keep in mind this pattern was designed for fine weight cotton. Switching to a worsted weight will result in a much larger, heavier bag that may require a larger hook and more yarn.
This usually happens if your tension is too loose or if you've accidentally added extra stitches. Try using a slightly smaller hook or tightening your tension on the double crochet rounds.
Yes! Because we work multiple rounds and add surface slip stitches, the strap is quite dense. Using 100% cotton also helps prevent the 'sagging' that often happens with acrylic yarn.
I recommend using the 'smooth finish' method described in the pattern. Fasten off each round and join the new color with a standing stitch or by pulling a loop through to keep the transition seamless.
