This easy hexagon crochet bag pattern is worked with basic stitches to create a quick design that you’ll love to use!
The Hexagon Crochet Bag is worked using chain, single and double crochet stitches in joined rounds.
You’ll create two hexagon motifs, joining the 2nd to the 1st one created, then add the purse handle last.
Join the two motifs together with a Join-As-You-Go (JAYGO) method that is easily done by replacing a chain space with a slip stitch to the joining side.
If you’ve never worked this before, just follow our quick and easy video tutorial!
Key takeaways for the Hexagon Crochet Bag pattern:
- This one pattern creates the perfect size market bag that comfortably fits under the arm!
- Each motif is created separately, so you can get creative with the colors you use to create two different looks with one bag!
- Tote bags are quick and easy projects to work up!
- Use up yarn you already have in your stash (this is a perfect stash-buster)
- This project works great with cotton yarns, and plant-based fibers! But you can easily use other yarn types if you prefer.
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, front and back post stitches, finishing techniques & more!
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes
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Yarn
Lion Brand Yarn Touch of Linen, Medium #4 (41% Cotton + 49% Linen; 3.5 oz/100 g; 197 yds/180 m): 270 yds (4.7 oz) makes 1 tote
To find other natural fibers, or other brands that carry cotton yarn, I suggest looking on yarnsub.com and comparing the yarn used to write this pattern.
You can read more about how to substitute yarn, including my best tips to choose yarn alternatives, right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters
If you want to use a yarn substitute for this project, here are some cotton yarns I recommend:
Materials
Stitch key
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- St(s) = stitch(es)
- Sl St = slip stitch
Specialty Stitches and Techniques
You can see these stitches and techniques in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Video: Adjustable Loop
To follow the example exactly, a few color changes are made throughout this pattern.
If you’re wondering how to change colors in joined rounds, just watch our quick video tutorial to find a really easy method, right here:
- Video: Change Colors In Rounds
Join As You Go (JAYGO) is the method in which these granny squares are joined together to create a crochet bag.
This method is worked by replacing a chain space with a slip stitch into the connecting square.
If you are not yet familiar with this joining method, or would like to see it in action before you give it a try, here are some tips (and video tutorials) to help: 9 Easy Ways To Join Crochet Pieces Together (including JAYGO).
- Video: Join As You Go (JAYGO): worked by replacing 1 chain space with 1 slip stitch into the connecting motif.
Gauge
- 1 hexagon motif = 15” wide x 13” tall
- Purse straps = 10” long (20” across)
Finished Measurements
- 23” long (including straps)
- 16.5” wide (including straps)
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern worked in parts: Motif 1, Motif 2, Straps.
- Assembly diagram on final page
- Change colors as desired, or follow pattern to match example.
Hexagon Crochet Market Bag – Joining Diagram
Hexagon Crochet Market Bag Pattern Instructions
Motif 1
- Round 1 (Right Side): With Color A form adjustable loop, Ch 3 (first Dc, here and throughout), Dc into loop, Ch 1, [2 Dc, Ch 1] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 18 Sts; 12 Dc + 6 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 2: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 36 Sts; 24 Dc + 12 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 3: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next Ch-1 space, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next Ch-1 space] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 54 Sts; 36 Dc + 18 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 4: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 2 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 2 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 72 Sts; 48 Dc + 24 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 5: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 3 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 3 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 90 Sts; 60 Dc + 30 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 6: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 4 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 4 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 108 Sts; 72 Dc + 36 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 7: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 5 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 5 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 126 Sts; 84 Dc + 42 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 8: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 6 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 6 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 144 Sts; 96 Dc + 48 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 9: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 7 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 7 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 162 Sts; 108 Dc + 54 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 10: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 8 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 8 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 180 Sts; 120 Dc + 60 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 11: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 9 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 9 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join – 198 Sts; 132 Dc + 66 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 12: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 10 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 10 Ch-1 spaces] 5 times, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join, fasten off – 216 Sts; 144 Dc + 72 Ch-1 spaces
Motif 2
Follow instructions for Motif 1, completing 11 rounds as follows:
- Round 1-5 = Color B
- Round 6-9 = Color C
- Round 10-11 = Color A
Round 12 joins half of Motif 2 to last round of Motif 1, evenly replacing Ch-1 spaces for Motif 2 with JAYGO into Ch-1 spaces of Motif 1.
Hold wrong sides of Motif 1 and 2 together for each JAYGO, assure (2 Dc, JAYGO, 2 Dc) points for Motif 2 are evenly aligned together with (2 Dc, Ch-1, 2 Dc) points from Motif 1.
Round 12: Sl St into next Dc, Sl St into Ch-1 space, (Ch 3, Dc, JAYGO, 2 Dc) into same Ch-1 space, [JAYGO, (2 Dc, JAYGO) into next 10 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, JAYGO, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space] 3 times, [Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 10 Ch-1 spaces, [(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into next Ch-1 space] 2 times, Ch 1, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into next 10 Ch-1 spaces, Sl St into top of beginning Ch-3 to join, fasten off – 216 Sts; 144 Dc + 37 JAYGO + 35 Ch-1 spaces
Straps
Attach Color A yarn into first JAYGO of round 12 for Motif 2.
Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), Sc, *Sc into each of next 36 Sts, Ch 75, skip 35 Sts, Sc into each of next 36 Sts*, Sc into JAYGO from previous round, repeat from * to * 1 time, Sl St into top of first Sc to join – 296 Sts; 146 Sc + 150 Ch
Round 2: Ch 1, Sc into each St around, Sl St into top of first Sc to join – 296 Sc
Repeat round 2 until 4 rounds are complete, fasten off.
Finishing
Sew in all ends, trim excess.
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