Winter Fairytale Puff Stitch Hobo Bag Crochet Pattern

The Winter Fairytale is a cozy hobo bag made in a chunky puff stitch with a 5 mm hook and soft alpaca wool yarn. The base is a flat oval, the sides rise in a textured puff stitch pattern called the check mark, and the bag has a curved handle that is crocheted in two parts and sewn together. It has a fabric lining and a leather valve detail.

A 23-page beginner photo pattern for a puff stitch hobo bag with a handle and lining.

What's included

• A 23-page PDF with step-by-step photos
• Instructions for the base, the bag body in puff stitches and the transition rows
• Instructions for the handle in two parts, 28 inches (70 cm) long
• A lining guide: cutting two parts with a seam allowance, adding a pocket and sewing it in
• A chart of rows 1 to 8 of the handle
• Skill level: Beginner

Display and gift ideas

Carry it as a shoulder bag on cold days. It makes a warm, stylish gift.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern is for beginners. It uses chain, single crochet, double crochet and puff stitches, with photos for each stage.

Tips for making it

• Steam the base with an iron through a damp cloth on the wrong side.
• Use a stiff cotton fabric for the lining, such as cotton or linen.
• Make sure the side seams of the lining match the middle of the side check marks.

Why you'll love this pattern

The chunky puff stitch is cozy and quick, and the finished bag has a beautiful shape.

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