Pattern Description:
The Luna Belt Bag is a stylish, versatile, and functional crocheted accessory, perfect for a night out, beach day, or running errands. With a compact yet roomy design, it comfortably fits your phone, wallet, and other small essentials.
This trendy bag can be worn as a belt bag (a chic twist on the fanny pack), carried as a clutch, or turned into a small crossbody with the optional strap. You can also crochet a matching raffia belt for a coordinated look.
Skill Level
Intermediate – Familiarity with working in rows, increasing, and a special variation of the Camel Stitch is required.
Finished Size
- Length: 7.5” (19 cm)
- Height: 4.9” (12.5 cm)
- Width: 1.5” (3.8 cm)
Materials
- Yarn: Ispie Raffia (100% cellulose rayon), 4.4oz/125g, 273yds/250m – 1 ball Alternatives: King Cole Raffia, Ra-Ra Raffia by Wool and the Gang, or Premier Home
- Hook: 2.5 mm (US B/1 or C/2)
- Other Supplies:
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Magnetic clasp (approx. 0.55” / 14mm)
- Matching sewing thread
- Optional: Belt or raffia for handle and belt
Note: To ensure a stiff and dense fabric, crochet tightly, tighter than you typically would for raffia. Gauge is important for structure.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Overview of Construction
The bag consists of four main parts: the Front Panel, Back Panel with attached Flap, and the Sides & Bottom Stripe. It’s worked flat and then assembled with continuous joining. Optional components include a raffia belt and a crossbody handle.
Front Panel
- Ch 40. Work the setup row into the back bumps of the chain.
- Rows 2-30: Alternate between WS and RS rows using a modified Camel Stitch. Work into the back loops on WS and into the right legs of the “v” stitches on RS.
- Row 31: Join a second strand of raffia and crochet holding two strands together for added firmness.
- Steam block into a flat rectangle.
Back Panel
- Repeat the Front Panel instructions through Row 30.
- Row 31: Crochet as normal (no second strand).
- Steam block flat.
Flap (Attached to Back Panel)
- Begin the flap from Row 31 of the Back Panel, working from the center outwards.
- Row 1-25: Increase stitches every RS row to form a semicircle.
- Rows 26-27: Join a second raffia strand for added stiffness.
- Steam block the flap to shape.
Sides & Bottom (One Continuous Stripe)
Start from the upper-right corner of the WS of the Back Panel. Work in sections:
- Right Side (Rows 1-32): Connect to rows of the Front and Back Panels.
- Rows 4-12: Include a belt opening unless you’re making a clutch or crossbody.
- Bottom (Rows 1-40): Connects the base chains of both panels.
- Left Side (Rows 1-32): Join to remaining edges.
- Rows 21-29: Include a second belt opening if desired.
Clutch or Crossbody Version: Skip belt opening rows and work solid rows instead.
Finishing Touches
- Seaming: Weave in ends securely.
- Magnetic Clasp: Sew one side to the inside (WS) of the flap near the curved edge, and the other on the center front panel (RS).
- Blocking: Steam the entire bag with a towel inside to shape. Form crisp angles and let it dry completely. Fold the flap slightly inward to ease closing.
Optional Decorative Stitching
For added structure, create a chain stitch seam using two strands of raffia:
- Along the seam between the flap and the back
- Around both side panels (including belt opening edges, if used)
This step adds polish and extra stiffness to your bag.
Optional Accessories
Raffia Belt
- Width: Approx. 1.2” (3 cm)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Work a long rectangular strip to desired waist size
- Add a belt buckle and steam-block flat
Crossbody Handle
- Width: Approx. 1.2” (3 cm)
- Attach to the top corners of the side panels
- Ensure strong attachment and even length
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