Easy Cord Backpack Crochet Pattern with Kit Hardware

This easy backpack is made with thick cotton cord and a ready-made backpack kit (a bottom with holes, a valve flap with a lock and handles), so the shape is already set for you. You crochet the trim, the wall and the flap rows around the kit, and then fit the lock, handles and lining. The finished backpack is about 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 11 inches high, and the designer says it can be done in about three hours.

A 10-page beginner pattern for a cord backpack that uses a bottom, flap and handle kit.

What's included

• A 10-page PDF with step photos and a link to a 36-minute video
• Instructions for the trim round on the kit bottom, the wall rounds and the valve
• Directions for installing the lock and the drawstring
• Assembly steps: handles, screws and sewing in the lining
• A list of materials and a link to sources for the kit
• Gauge: 9 stitches and 8 rows = 4 x 4 inches
• Skill level: Beginner

Display and gift ideas

Wear it as a stylish small backpack. It is a lovely handmade gift for a friend or a teen.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern is for beginners. It uses crossed single crochet only, with the kit giving the structure.

Tips for making it

• When you crochet, pull the working thread just above the level of the column, so there are no holes in the fabric.
• Install the lower part of the lock at the right place with the valve closed.
• Fix the screws with a drop of super glue or clear nail polish.

Why you'll love this pattern

The kit makes it quick and neat, and the photos guide you through every step. You may sell finished items.

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