Free Crochet Bag Backpack Pattern (2024)

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This is a 2-in-1 free crochet bag backpack pattern with zippered pocket and leather straps. This is a great beginner bag crochet pattern with 3 video tutorials using Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted yarn.

Are you looking to make a unique yet stylish bag without breaking the bank? If the answer is yes, then free crochet bag backpack patterns are the perfect solution. In this article, you’ll learn how to make a customized bag backpack using a free crochet pattern.

We’ll cover the various types of free crochet patterns that are available, the materials you’ll need to make your bag and provide easy-to-follow instructions for creating your own bag backpack. Regardless of your crochet experience, you’ll be able to create a fashionable bag backpack in no time. With a free crochet bag pattern and 3 video tutorials, you can make a one-of-a-kind bag and show off your creative skills without the burden of costly materials.

And if you are a visual learner, I also added a few video tutorials to learn the stitches needed to help you along with the written pattern as well. This pattern used to be a mystery crochet along and is broken up like that accordingly.

Plus, you can customize it with any colors and yarns you choose! We will also provide helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your project turns out perfect. So if you’re ready to create yourself a one-of-a-kind bag backpack, then follow this free pattern!

It’s time to get creative, so let’s get started!

Crocheting Bag Patterns

Well, this 2-in-1 Bag Backpack is not my first bag pattern. I have made 44 other crochet patterns for bags, purses, and totes – many with zippers, pockets, reversible, or even with removable pockets.

My new ebooks include all 45 bag crochet patterns and even explain how to add lining step by step. And of course, the ebook also comes with lots of videos.

Get the PDF of the 2-in-1 Crochet Bag Backpack Pattern

This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee.

See Also

Boho Style Crochet Circle Bag - Free PatternCrochet Tote Bag in 2 SizesFREE Crochet Pattern - Sundown Market Bag17 Effortless Free Crochet Tote Bag Patterns (for beginners) - Little World of Whimsy

If you like bag crochet patterns, you might like these also:

1. Rainbow Reversible Tote Bag
2. Striped Tote Bag
3. Reversible Tote Bag
4. Blossom Tote Bag

So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this cute pattern.

How to Crochet the 2-in-1 Bag Backpack Pattern

Materials you will need

• Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Medley Yarn (100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic, 219yds/100g) – 2 skeins for one color:
  • Pearl Grey (color doesn’t exist anymore – Greige or any other color is a great replacement)
• 4.5mm hook
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• sewing machine (can also be done by hand, watch a video here for it)
• Plastic Canvas
• leather straps (cut in half)
• rings
• leather hole punch
• some felt I got from JoAnn’s Craft Store
• snaps
• zipper

Gauge

4 sts x 5 rows = 1 square inch

Size

10 x 10 inches (not measuring the straps)

Stitches used in the pattern

Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE

• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• ch = chain
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• wst = waistcoat stitch
• sc = single crochet
• ldc = linked double crochet
• ltr = linked treble crochet
• invisible join
• ATC = Alternative Turning Chain

Free Written Crochet Pattern for the 2-in-1 Bag Backpack

Pattern Notes

First, you’ll crochet the back of the bag and then the first with either an invisible pocket or a visible one. Finally, you crochet the sides of the bag and assemble it all. Optionally, the pocket has a zipper and the bag has leather straps and plastic canvas with felt (or lining) on the inside. Please keep in mind that this pattern used to be a mystery crochet along pattern and is broken up like that.

Bag Back Panel

Bag Back Panel Video Tutorial

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Pick 1 of these 4 stitches (I picked the one with a *):

All of these stitches are taught in the video above. Please watch ALL of it for the most fun and best results in this bag backpack.

• Single crochet (sc)
• Waistcoat stitch* (wst)
• Linked double crochet (ldc)
• Linked treble crochet (ltr)

Chain 42 (for the sc or wst stitch), 43 for the ldc, or 44 for the ltr

R1: not counting the 1^st chain from the hook, 1 st per ch (41 sts per row) equal to about 10 inches, turn

NOTE: Measure your piece after you crocheted 2 rows for a more accurate measurement. Measurement is more important than stitch or row count.

Turning chains (none of them are counted as stitches):

• No chain for sc
• Ch 1 for wst
• Ch 2 for ldc
• Ch 3 for ltr

R2: 1 st per st, turn

Repeat R2 until you have a piece that is 10 (width) x 11 (height) inches

Bag Front Panel and Pocket

Bag Front Panel and Pocket Video Tutorial

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Pick 1 of these 3 options:

• No pocket – Make another pack panel as the front panel
• Visible pocket – Make another pack panel as the front panel and a pocket
• Invisible pocket – crochet the below pattern and a pocket

Chain 42 (for the sc or wst stitch), 43 for the ldc or 44 for the ltr

R1: not counting the 1^st chain from the hook, 1 st per ch (41 sts per row) equal to about 10 inches, turn

R2: 1 st per st, turn

Repeat R2 until you have a piece that is 10 (width) x 8.5 (height) inches, then do the following (watch the video for more info!!!):

Opening row: 1 st in each of the next 10 sts (if you used the ldc or ltr, crochet sc for this row – for sc or wst, crochet as normal), ch 21, sk 21 sts, 1 st in each of the next 10 sts, turn

Next row: 1 st in each of the next 10 sts, 1 st per ch, 1 st in each of the next 10 sts, turn

Now repeat R2 again until your piece is 11 inches in height.

Both pieces – from Parts 1 and 2) need to match in width (10) and height (11).

Now let’s make the pocket (below) if you chose to make one.

Pocket:

Ch 25

R1: starting from the 2^nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn

R2: 1 sc per st, turn

Repeat R2 until the piece is 4 inches in height and 5.5 (or 6) inches across.

Bag Side Panels

Bag Side Panels and Assembly Video Tutorial

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2 Side panels:

Chain 13 (for the sc or wst stitch), 14 for the ldc or 15 for the ltr

R1: not counting the 1^st chain from the hook, 1 st per ch (12 sts per row) equal to about 2.75 inches, turn

R2: 1 st per st, turn

Repeat R2 until you have a piece that is 2.75 x 10 inches

Assembly:

Sew the optional zipper to the opening, sew the pocket (visible or invisible) to the front panel, and then sew the bottom of each front and back panel together using the mattress stitch.

*** Optionally add the fabric before sewing the side panels on.

Next, sew the panels between and on the bottom of the front and back panels (the front and back panel pieces hug the side panels like a U).

Now add your straps. I added leather straps and rings, but you can also crochet them.

Finally, optionally, add the plastic canvas and felt/fabric to the inside with hot glue (if you didn’t add fabric yet), including a button or snaps.

You can totally add an additional zipper or more pockets or embroidery or iron-on.

Customize your bag and make it “yours”.

Now, make sure to add your final images to my Facebook Group “Crocheting with Nicki”.

Be sure to join my Crochet Facebook Group and show off your crochet creation. I would love to admire them and cheer you on as you’re working on creating it and after you finished it.

I’m also always here to support you through this and any other pattern and tutorial. Simply ask in my group and me and other amazing and kind crocheters will help you along.

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