Crochet Gift Bag Macrame

In today’s tutorial, we’ll crochet a simple gift bag together using YarnArt Macrame Cotton.

YarnArt Macrame Cotton comes in 250 g cones with a length of 225 m. The composition is 85% cotton and 15% polyester and the yarn is about 2 mm thick and perfect for any kind of home décor or accessory project — from placemats, bags, runners, rugs, to baskets or poufs.  This time it is written pattern only, there’s no video tutorial, but I believe you’ll manage it easily.

As for today’s project, we’ll crochet two identical squares. Each square starts from the center, and the pattern creates a lovely star motif. Then we’ll place both squares together (right sides facing out) and join three sides using single crochet stitches. At the top, we’ll make a chain that will serve as the handle.

What can you use this bag for? It fits a Merci or Milka chocolate box perfectly, but you can also fill it with mistletoe, spruce branches, or lavender. It’s a reusable gift bag that is a beautiful present on its own! Add a small leather tag or decorative buttons for a finishing touch. The bag works up quickly, so let’s get started!

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Gift Bag “Macrame”

Material: YarnArt Macrame Cotton, color 752 — available at Pletemesi.cz or Pletiemesi.sk
Yarn consumption: ½ ball
Hook size: 4 mm
Dimensions: 25 × 25 cm
Extras: yarn needle, leather tag, 4 buttons

Stitches used

• MK – magic ring
• CH – chain
• SC – single crochet
• DC – double crochet

Instructions

Front and back panel (make 2):
Hook size 4 mm

Round 1: Into a magic ring, crochet (CH 3 = DC substitute), 3 DC, CH 3, 4 DC, CH 3, 4 DC, CH 3, 4 DC, CH 1, and DC into the 2nd CH of the beginning chain.

Round 2: CH 3 (= DC), DC in next DC, DC in 2nd CH of beginning chain, pattern: CH 2, skip 2 stitches, DC in next DC, (2 DC in CH space, CH 3, 2 DC in CH space), DC in next DC. Repeat around. End with CH 1, DC into 2nd CH of beginning chain.

Round 3: CH 3, DC in DC, DC in 2nd CH of beginning chain, pattern: (DC in each DC × 3, CH 2, DC in each DC × 3, 2 DC in CH space, CH 3, 2 DC in CH space). Repeat to end of round. End with CH 1, DC into 2nd CH of beginning chain.
4.–8. Rounds: Repeat round 3. Work DC in DC, CH 2 over previous CH 2 spaces, and corners as (2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC). Finish each round with CH 1 and DC into 2nd CH of the beginning chain.

Joining the bag (hook 4 mm)

Place both panels together with wrong sides facing. Join three sides using single crochets (SC in DC, 2 SC under each CH space, 3 SC in each corner).

Handle (hook 4 mm)

Work with two strands of yarn held together. Attach the yarn between the 5th and 6th DC on one side of the square, chain 25, and join with a slip stitch on the opposite side (between the 5th and 6th DC). Repeat on the other panel.

Copyright Notice

This pattern is for personal use only. For commercial use, please contact me directly. Always include the source credit: www.krampolinka.com. The pattern is designed specifically for this yarn, hook size, and my personal tension. If you use a different yarn, hook, or tension, your final product may vary in size or shape.

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