The Blossom Bag
A chunky t-shirt-yarn shoulder bag with a braided handle, a removable crossbody strap and a little flower charm. One weekend, one bag you'll actually carry.
- PDF + full video tutorial — read it or watch every step being made
- Flower charm included — the little detail everyone asks about
- Two stitches, that's it — chains and single crochet, worked in the round
- Yours forever — re-download any time, print as often as you like
Two balls of t-shirt yarn. One bag people stop you about.
Thick yarn and a big hook means it grows fast — most makers finish theirs in an afternoon.
Chunky stitch, soft shape, one very good detail.
Worked in the round in thick t-shirt yarn, so the body holds its rectangular shape without lining or stiffener. The braided handle clips onto silver rings, the long strap comes off when you want a clutch, and the crochet flower hangs off the side like a signature.
Make it in the blush pink you see here, or in cream, sage, chocolate — the pattern doesn't change with the colour.
The little flower everyone asks about.
The charm pattern comes with the bag — five rounds, one scrap of yarn, a small clasp. Make one to match, make five to swap with the seasons, or clip them onto keys, zips and other bags.
It's also the fastest thing in the file: about fifteen minutes, and it makes a lovely little gift on its own.
Read it, or just watch it being made.
Some people follow written rounds, some need to see the hook move. You get both: the full written pattern with photos, and a video tutorial that films the whole bag from the first chain to the last stitch of the flower.
- Pause, rewind, crochet along at your own pace
- Close-up hands so you can see exactly where the hook goes
- Works on phone, tablet and computer — no app needed
Everything in one download.
No app, no subscription, nothing in the post. Buy it, open it, start.
The written pattern
Every round written out with stitch counts, in US crochet terms, with UK terms noted where they differ.
Full video tutorial
The whole bag filmed from the first chain to the final stitch, including the handle and the charm.
Step photographs
Photos of the moments that trip people up: the base, the corners, the handle join.
The flower charm
The little crochet flower pattern, plus how to attach it so it hangs the right way.
Hardware & strap guide
Which rings and clasps to buy, how long to braid the strap, and how to make it removable.
Yarn & sizing notes
How much t-shirt yarn you need, how to swap brands, and how to make the bag bigger or smaller.
What you'll need
Four things, all easy to find — and the pattern tells you exactly which sizes.
- T-shirt yarn, 2 ballsAbout 250–300 g in total, plus a scrap of white for the flower centre.
- 8 – 9 mm hookBig hook, thick yarn — that's why it works up so fast.
- 2 silver rings + 2 claspsFor the handle and the removable crossbody strap.
- An afternoonAround 3–4 hours from first chain to finished bag.
If you can chain and single crochet, you're done learning.
The whole bag is built from two stitches worked in the round. No shaping to decode, no colour changes to keep track of, no sewing a lining. The thick yarn hides uneven tension, which is exactly why it's the pattern to start with.
- Stitch counts after every round, so mistakes show up immediately
- No lining, no interfacing, no sewing machine
- Finished items can be sold — small-scale licence included
From checkout to first stitch in two minutes.
Buy the pattern
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The PDF and the video link appear on the confirmation page and land in your inbox.
Grab your hook
Follow the pages, the photos or the video — whichever suits you. It stays yours forever.
Pattern at a glance
Good to know
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$9.99 instead of $29.00
The full Blossom Bag pattern, the video tutorial and the flower charm — delivered the second you pay.

