Crochet Pattern: Boho Backpack

I love handmade purses and bags! I think they are a great way to show off your personality and tote your stuff around. I actually have quite a collection in my own closet - just ask my husband.

Some of my favorite bags have a simple, clean, casual design. This pattern embodies that idea. It's a great everyday bag and can be worn as a backpack or over one shoulder like a purse.

The bag is unlined, but since the pattern stitch creates a fairly dense fabric, there's no need to worry about small items slipping out.

I used grey yarn because it's neutral and goes with just about everything. If you're feeling bold, the yarn is available in a variety of beautiful shades. You can check out different yarn colors at the affiliate link below.

Materials

• 3 - 3.5 oz skeins Bernat Satin Solid Yarn - Grey Mist Heather
• Size E crochet hook
• two stitch markers (optional)
• plastic yarn needle

Directions

Gauge: 20 sc or 24 rows = 4 inches

Straps - Make 2

Ch 130 Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch* across, dc, ch 2, turn. Row 2:  Skip first dc, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc* across, dc in ch 2 of previous round, ch 2, turn. Repeat Row 2 two more times. Omit the final ch 2 in last row, fasten off.

Bag Bottom

The entire bag is worked with the wrong side facing in continuous rounds.

Ch 30 Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (optional: place marker around next sc), sc in next 27 ch, 3 sc in next ch, (optional: place marker around next sc), sc in the bottom of next 27 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in first sc. (Note: To help you keep track of the pattern repeats, the stitch markers are placed in the first stitch after the *.)

Rnd 2: *Sc in next 27 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* twice.
Rnd 3: *Sc in next 27 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next sc* twice.
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 27 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc* twice.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 27 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 5 times, 2 sc in next sc* twice.
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 27 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 8 times, sc in next sc* twice.

Sc in same sc. Remove stitch markers

Attach Straps to Bag Bottom

	Position the straps so that the ch edges are towards the sides of the bag.
	Align the first strap, sc in 5 sc working through both the bag bottom and the short edge of the strap. Sc in next 17 sc.
	Align the second strap.
	Sc in 5 sc working through both the bag bottom and the short edge of the strap.

Bag Body

*Dc in next stitch, sc in next stitch* around.

	After the first round in the pattern stitch you will notice that each dc is worked into a sc from the previous round and each sc is worked into a dc from the previous round. Continue working the pattern until the piece measures 12 1/2 inches from the beginning ch 30.
	Use a plastic yarn needle to mark the center of the back of the bag. Continue in pattern to 5 sts before the center.

Attach Straps to Bag Top

	Align the first strap making sure it isn't twisted, sc in 5 sc working through both the bag and the short edge of the strap.
	Align the second strap making sure it isn't twisted, sc in 5 sc working through both the bag and the short edge of the strap.

Continue working dc, sc pattern for one round until you reach the center of the back of the bag ending on a dc.

Drawstring Round: *Ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next sc* 52 times. Next Round:  * sc in next dc, dc in next ch 1 space* around. Work 2 rounds of *sc in next dc, dc in next sc.* Sc in next dc, sl st in next sc, fasten off.

Drawstring

Ch 140

Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, fasten off.

Insert the Drawstring

	Starting at the back of the bag where  there is a diagonal gap between the drawstring spaces, pull the drawstring from the outside of the bag towards the inside on both sides of the gap to cover it.
	Weave the ends of the drawstring up and down through the drawstring round to the front of the bag. Tie a knot in each end of the drawstring.

Since the yarn is 100% acrylic, your bag is machine washable. Just follow the care instructions on the yarn label.