Crochet Crossbody Phone Bag

Have you ever spent at least 5 mins looking for a phone or a credit card in your big purse? Has the thought ever crossed your mind that you wished you had a small purse just to carry your phone, license and some cash?

There have been quite a few times when I absolutely didn’t want to lug around my usual big bag just for a phone and a credit card or some cash, and my driver’s license. I’ve tried carrying these items in my pockets, but it was not that convenient. And how about those days when your attire doesn’t have a pocket? That’s why I decided to crochet this small crossbody purse. After completing the bag, I realized that not only I can use it to carry my phone but it is also versatile enough to be a perfect accessory while traveling, especially at the airport to carry things like tickets and passport. Because of the button, I can keep everything secure, but at the same time the things inside will be easily accessible when needed.

Crochet Crossbody Phone bag

This purse is completely beginner friendly. Therefore, if you are an experienced crochetier, this will be a super quick project for you. I’ve used single crochet and double crochet to make this bag.

Alternative Ideas –

The pattern is for a crossbody bag with a strap, but you can totally customize it to suit your style.

Here are some ideas –

  1. I have shown you couple of options using different color yarns. But feel free to use one color or multiple yarns.
  2. If you want completely no sew project, you can skip making button loop and sewing the button. Just finish the last round as any other rounds, slip stitch at the end and fasten off.
  3. You can make this smaller or bigger by simply reducing the number of rounds.
  4. Want to simplify the design further? Just continue with single crochet rounds for the entire bag.

It’s a very quick project and you should be able finish it within couple of hours. I’ve added a video of step-by-step instructions. So, anytime you feel stuck, or have questions, checkout my video where I show each round in detail. Or you can comment below anytime you feel stuck and I’ll help you out.

Give it a try and share the results with me on Instagram or Pinterest. And as always, let me know in the comments what you think of this design! Hope you enjoy this project as much as I did.

Video –

Crochet Crossbody bag Material –

  • Yarn A – Bruschetta medium weight(Brand – Yarn Bee)
  • Yarn B -Greybeard medium weight (Brand – I love this cotton)
  • Yarn C – Teal Green medium weight (Brand – Yarn Bee)
  • Yarn D – Gold medium weight (Brand – I love this cotton)
  • 3.5 mm hook
  • 6 mm hook
  • scissors
  • Embroidery needle
  • Embroidery floss
  • Button
  • stitch markers or safety pins
  • Yarn needle

Stitches used and Abbreviations in Crochet Crossbody bag pattern –

  • CH – chain
  • SC – single crochet
  • DC – double crochet
  • SL ST – slip stitch

Crochet Crossbody bag Pattern –

  1. Start with CH 19
  2. Row 1 – SC in each stitch. Total 18 stitches.
  3. Row 2 – CH 1, SC in each stitch. Total 18 stitches.
  4. Round 3 – At the end of the previous row, continue to make single crochets in each of the stitches in the bottom of the chain. Do not turn the work. Checkout the video for a visual illustration.
  5. Round 4 to 6 – continue to make sc in each of the stitches. No slip stitch at the end of the round.
  6. Round 7 to 8 – Join yarn B and sc in each stitch
  7. Round 9 : Join yarn C. [SC 1 and DC 1] in the same stitch. *Skip one stitch, [SC 1 and DC 1] in the next stitch* Repeat to finish the round.
  8. Round 10 to 18 : Repeat round 9. Tip – When starting the new round, make sure to do [SC 1 and DC 1] is done under the both loops of the chain between SC and DC from the previous round.
  9. Round 19 and 20 : Join yarn B and SC in each of the stitches
  10. Round 21 : Join yarn D and one round of SC in all stitches.
  11. Round 22 to 25 : Join yarn A again and rounds of SC in all stitches.
  12. Round 26 : Continue SC in each stitch till half the round is finished. Then CH 15 and SC back to the 26th round to make a button loop on the back side.
  13. Finish the 26th round by doing SC in the rest of the stitches and SL ST to close the round.
  14. Make a strap by chaining 150 by using 6 mm hook
  15. Attach the strap to the other side of the bag by SL ST 2.
  16. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends
  17. Attach the Button
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