Notes-
· This pattern is in US terminology.
· Chain 1 doesn’t count as a stitch.
· This bag measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 7 inches in width.
· The [ ] will be which colours to use for the Elf bag.
Abbreviations-
· Ch = Chain
· St(s) = Stitch(es)
· Sl st = Slip Stitch
· Sc = Single Crochet (UK = Double Crochet)
· BLO = Back Loop Only
Materials-
· Aran (10 ply/worsted weight) Yarn in Red, Green, White, Black and Yellow
I used Paintbox Simply Aran in Rose Red, Paper White, Pure Black and Daffodil Yellow. I used Cygent Aran in Sage.
· White eyelash yarn. I used King Cole Moments in White
· 4mm crochet hook
· 5mm crochet hook
· Scissors
· Yarn Needle
Click the affiliate link below to purchase the yarn used in this pattern, at no extra cost to you.
Tips-
· Feel free to change the length of the strap by changing the number to chains used.
· Sl st into top of first sc.
· Sc over ends to weave in.
· A stitch maker will help you find the first sc of each row.
· You will not need to BLO sc for the Elf bag.
Bag-
Using white [red] yarn and 4mm crochet hook;
Row 1: Ch 30. 2 sc into 2nd chain from hook. 27 sc. 2 sc into last ch. 27 sc along the other side of the ch. Sl st into the first sc to join. (58 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. BLO sc into same space as ch 1. 57 BLO sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Change to red [green] yarn;
Row 3: Ch 1. BLO sc into same space as ch 1. 57 BLO sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Rows 4-10: Ch 1. Sc into same space as ch 1. 57 sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Change to black yarn;
Rows 11-14: Ch 1. Sc into same space as ch 1. 57 sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Change to red [green] yarn;
Rows 15-22: Ch 1. Sc into same space as ch 1. 57 sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Change to white [red] yarn;
Row 23: Ch 1. Sc into same space as ch 1. 57 sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Row 24: Ch 1. BLO sc into same space as ch 1. 57 BLO sc. Sl st to join. (58 sts)
Sl st to edge of bag (4 sl st) ch 100. Sc into other side of bag. Ch 100 and sc back into the start to the ch.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Using white eyelash yarn and 5mm crochet hook;
Attach yarn to a front loop of row 2. Sc along the front loops of row 2, making sure to sc back into the first sc made. Continue to sc into the front loops of row 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat for rows 23 and 24. (Row 24 is the top of the bag, you can sc into both loops if desired.)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Buckle-
Using yellow yarn and 4mm crochet hook
Ch 25. Sl st to join.
Ch 1. 3 sc into same st. 8 sc. 3 sc into same st. 3 sc. 3 sc ito same st. 8 sc. 3 sc into same st. 2 sc. Sc last st into sl st. Sl st into 1st sc to join.
Fasten off and leave long tail to sew.
Sew onto the front of the bag, around the black ‘belt’.
You have now finished your Santa or Elf bag.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Happy crocheting.
Additional information-
· You may use DK (8 ply/light worsted weight) yarn and a 4mm crochet hook. However, this will make the bag slightly smaller and measures approximately 5 inches in length and 6 inches in width.
· When you have completed, you may need to manipluate the eyelash yarn a bit to make it more ‘fuzzier’, I do this by pulling at the eyelashes with a needle. This should help loosen them up to make it look more full.
· For the Elf bag you will not need to BLO for rows 2, 3 and 24 as you will not be adding any eyelash yarn to it. However, if you want to add red eyelash yarn, you will need to BLO for those rows.
· Feel free to change the number of chains and rows used to make the bag bigger or smaller.
· When crocheting into the chain, only crochet into one loop, this will make it easier to crochet along the other side of the chain.
· Want to add a little something extra to your bag? Try adding a white pom-pom to the Santa bag. For the Elf bag, try adding a large (25mm/0.9in) bell.
Please share your creations with me, I love seeing them. You can use my hashtag #adeledaisycrochet or tag me on instagram @adeledaisy
Alternatively, you can email your photos to me directly at and I will share them on my Instagram.
Copyright 2018 of Adele Daisy Crochet. All rights reserved. All materials contained within this document are copyrighted material and cannot be used. You may not sell, publish or alter my patterns in any way. You may sell products made by you from my patterns but please give credit to me as the designer. #adeledaisycrochet
This blog has affiliate links in, with no extra cost to you, you can support my blog by purchasing items from the links.
Comments