Foldover Crossbody Bag

"This has got to be the easiest crochet bag pattern ever. For this Foldover Crossbody bag we use simple half double crochet, then decide whether or not to add the lining, pocket, pouches and zipper. So simple and so sleek! I have always been a sucker for a good foldover/newsboy/messenger/crossbody bag. I’m also a bit picky when it comes to my crochet purses, so I combined all of my “wants” to create this gorgeous crossbody bag. It has a zippered pocket, a cellphone pocket, a pen (or crochet hook!) pocket, and then the zipper at the opening of the bag. ALL of these are optional! If you’d rather just crochet the shell of the bag, and throw a strap on it, that would be perfect too! If you’ve got a sewing machine, and you’re up for a challenge, the possibilities are endless!"

Crochet HookD/3 or 3.25 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished SizeApprox. 11” wide x 14.5” tall (not folded) 8.5” tall (folded)

Materials List

• Cotton Yarn
• Crochet hook in size D/3.25mm
• (2x) 1” D-rings or O-rings
• Yarn needle for sewing
• Belt, leather strap, or old crossbody purse handle (about 46” long)