Capri Circle Bag Free Pattern

Pattern Description:

Looking for a stylish and functional crochet bag to elevate your summer wardrobe? The Capri Circle Bag is a trendy and easy crochet pattern that adds a statement piece to any outfit.

Inspired by rattan and raffia bags, this circular handbag brings together structure, flair, and a handmade touch. It’s perfect for beach trips, casual outings, or as an everyday bag with a twist.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Lion Brand Rewind in Olive You
• Hook: US J/10 (6mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Finished Measurements

• Bag Diameter: 15 inches (38 cm)
• Strap Length: 15 inches (38 cm)
• Depth (Side Panel): 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)

Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sk – skip
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rep – repeat

Techniques: working in spiral rounds, back-and-forth rows, increases, working around chains.

Pattern Overview

The Capri Circle Bag is made up of three main parts:

• Two circular panels (front and back)
• Outer edge band (for depth and construction)
• Tassel (optional but adds flair!)

Stitching Instructions for Making the Capri Circle Bag Pattern:

Front & Back Panels (Make 2)

Use 2 strands of Lion Brand Rewind held together throughout. Work in un-joined spiral rounds, do not slip stitch to join. Use a stitch marker to track the first stitch of each round.

Begin with a magic ring.

• Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
• Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Round 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st around. (18 sts)
• Round 4: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts rep to end. (24 sts)
• Round 5: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts around. (30 sts)
• Round 6: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts rep to last 2 sts, sc in last 2. (36 sts)
• Round 7: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts around. (42 sts)
• Round 8: Sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts rep to last 3 sts, sc in last 3. (48 sts)
• Round 9: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts around. (54 sts)
• Round 10: Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts rep to last 4 sts, sc in last 4. (60 sts)
• Round 11: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts around. (66 sts)
• Round 12: Sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts rep to last 5 sts, sc in last 5. (72 sts)
• Round 13: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts around. (78 sts)
• Round 14: Sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts rep to last 6 sts, sc in last 6. (84 sts)
• Round 15: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts around. (90 sts)
• Round 16: Sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts rep to last 7 sts, sc in last 7. (96 sts)
• Round 17: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 15 sts around. (102 sts)
• Round 18: Sc in 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts rep to last 8 sts, sc in last 8. (108 sts)
• Round 19: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts around. (114 sts)
• Round 20: Sc in 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts rep to last 9 sts, sc in last 9. (120 sts)
• Round 21: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 19 sts around. (126 sts)
• Round 22: Begin Handle Shaping
• Sc in 10 sts, 2 sc in next. (Sc in 20 sts, 2 sc in next) 4x, sc in next 13.
• Ch 32 (for handle), sk 17 sts, sc in last st. (Bag: 114 sts, Handle: 32 ch)
• Round 23:
• (2 sc in next, sc in 21) rep to 3 sts before chain.
• 2 sc, sc in next 2, then sc in each of 32 chain sts. (Total 152 sts)
• Round 24:
• Sc in 11, 2 sc in next. (Sc in 22, 2 sc in next) 4x. Sc in last 15.
• Sc in 32 handle sts. Sl st to finish. Fasten off.
• Make a second identical circle panel.

Outer Edge Band

Using 2 strands held together:

• Ch 6
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sts)
• Row 2+: Ch 1, sc across.
• Repeat until piece measures 30 inches (76 cm). Fasten off.

Assembly

• Wrap the band around the outer edge of one circle panel.
• With the right side facing, sc through both the edge of the circle and the band.
• Sl st up toward the handle.
• Then, work ~56 sc stitches around the handle (wrap stitches tightly around chain, not into chain loops).
• Sl st back down and join where you began.
• Repeat with the second panel.

Tassel (Optional)

• Cut:
  • 30 strands at 14″
  • 4 strands at 18″
  • 2 strands at 12″
• Twist two sets of the 18″ yarn together, then twist those together to make a cord.
• Fold the 30 strands in half. Tie the twisted cord across the fold in an overhand knot.
• Use the 12″ pieces to wrap around the tassel 1″ below the top. Thread tails with a needle into the tassel and trim.

Attach tassel to the handle loop.

Finished & Fabulous

Your stylish Capri Circle Bag is now complete! Share your version with the hashtag #crewofwands on Instagram. 

This pattern is for personal use only, do not sell the bag or distribute the pattern without permission.

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