easy crochet star bag tutorial for BEGINNERS (no magic ring!) ★ how to crochet a star tote bag, by ElyseCrochets 💌 on YouTube. 41 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 41 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick your yarn colors and set out the 4.5mm hook and scissors. Wind any loose skeins into balls so the yarn feeds smoothly while you work.
Make a starting loop without a magic ring. Chain a few stitches, join them into a small ring, then work your first round of single crochet into that ring.
Work round 1 evenly around the ring, keeping your stitch count exact. Count the stitches at the end of the round so the star points line up later.
Shape the five star points by increasing at set points around the circle. Follow the same increase spots each round so the points stay sharp and even.
Crochet up the sides of the bag with straight rounds and no more increases. Work until the bag body is as tall as you want it.
Finish the bag body and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in the loose ends on the inside.
Sew the bag together with a tapestry needle and matching yarn. Join the edges neatly so the star shape holds and the seams sit flat.
Add the strap by crocheting a long chain or a row of single crochet. Sew both ends firmly to the top corners of the bag.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your tension even, since loose stitches make the star points floppy and hard to sew.
Count stitches at the end of every round, as one missed increase will throw off the whole star shape.
Sew the strap ends twice for extra strength so the bag does not pull apart when loaded.
Block the finished bag lightly with a damp cloth and pins to help the star points lie flat.
Questions
Do I really need a magic ring for this bag?
No. The pattern starts with a simple chain ring instead, which is easier for beginners to hold and close. You work the first round straight into that ring.
How much yarn does a star tote bag use?
It depends on the size you make, but a small tote usually takes less than one skein of worsted weight yarn. Buy two skeins if you want a contrasting strap or a bigger bag.
Can I make the bag bigger?
Yes. Add more straight rounds up the sides before you finish the body. Keep the star base the same so the shape stays balanced.
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