Accordion Striped Crochet Bag Pattern

This accordion bag is made from twelve flat bands that you join as you go, so the finished bag folds into soft pleats like an accordion. The stripes in cream and bright colors make it a stylish summer bag. The pattern gives you two sizes, a large and a small, and each one closes with a leather string.

A 9-page photo pattern for a large and a small striped accordion bag with a leather string handle.

What's included

• A 9-page PDF with a layout diagram of the bands and the finished bag
• Step-by-step photos for the foundation cord, the bands and the joins
• Instructions for twelve bands in a main color and a contrast color
• Two sizes, large and small, with the band lengths for each
• Assembly instructions for seaming the body, making the strap and finishing the bag
• Skill level: Easy

Display and gift ideas

Carry it to the beach, the market or a picnic. It also makes a pretty handmade gift for a friend who loves stylish bags.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits beginners who know chain and single crochet, as the pattern teaches the foundation cord step by step.

Tips for making it

• Leave a long tail at the start of each band, as the pattern says, for sewing later.
• Place stitch markers where the pattern marks the body and strap sections.
• Choose a main color and a contrast color with good contrast, so the stripes show up when the bag is folded.

Why you'll love this pattern

The bag is made of simple single crochet bands, so it is easy to make, but it looks unusual and professional. It can be made in any color combination.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.