🍓 Welcome to this free crochet masterclass! In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet the viral Strawberry Bobble Crossbody Bag and matching mini charms. Follow our detailed 10-step photographic guide below to make your own.
📦 Materials & Yarn Needed
- Yarn: 5-Ply Milk Cotton Yarn in Dusty Pink (~120g), Vanilla Cream (~35g), and Sage Green (~45g).
- Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm ergonomic hook.
- Tools: Tapestry yarn needle, scissors, 2 stitch markers.
- Optional: Pinch of fiberfill stuffing for the mini charms.
📖 Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
🧵 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Starting the Pink Foundation (Magic Ring)
Using Dusty Pink yarn:
- Round 1: Make a Magic Ring (MR), ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Pull tail tight to close. Sl st to first sc to join. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc, 1 inc* around. Sl st to join. (24 sts)
Step 2: The Bobble Stitch for Texture
Work alternating rows of 5-dc bobbles and single crochets. Stagger each bobble so it sits directly between the two bobbles beneath it. Gently pop clusters outwards.
Steps 3 & 4: Cream/Pink Transition & Shaping
- Gradient Row: Attach Cream yarn and alternate [1 Pink Bobble, 1 Cream Bobble] around.
- Rounds 11–13: Work 2 rounds in solid Cream bobbles, followed by 1 round of plain sc along the opening rim.
Steps 5, 6 & 7: Sage Green Leaf Calyx & Leaves (x5)
Calyx Collar: With Sage Green, ch 36, sl st into a loop, work 1 round of sc.
Leaves (Make 5): Ch 12. Sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next 2, hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, hdc, sc. Work [1 sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, 1 sc] in point, then mirror back down the opposite side. Sew all 5 leaves evenly around the collar ring.
Steps 8 & 9: Shoulder Strap & Mini Charms
- Pink Strap: Hold 2 strands of pink yarn, chain 130 sts (~42 inches). Sl st into the back bumps for a sturdy non-stretch cord. Attach to inner bag sides.
- Mini Strawberry Charms (x2): Work a tiny 6-round amigurumi berry, top with 3-leaf green cap, and attach to drawstring cord ends.
Step 10: Assembly & Final Touches
1. Stitch the green leaf calyx collar onto the top cream rim.
2. Weave the drawstring through the cream row beneath the leaves.
3. Tie the mini strawberry charms onto the drawstring ends.
🎉 Your Strawberry Bag is officially complete!
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