How to Crochet Checkered Beach Bag for Beginners
Learn how to crochet a stylish checkered beach bag, complete with a jellyfish charm and decorative pearl accents. From crocheting square motifs, joining them, forming the base, building the body with textured stitches, and attaching a detailed strap, the tutorial will teach everything. The bag is finished with a cute jellyfish amigurumi and lace bows, making it perfect for summer outings. It’s a creative, elegant bag!
Crochet Checkered Beach Bag Tutorial
The tutorial begins with forming a magic ring and crocheting four corners of a granny-style square using double crochets and chain spaces. This process is repeated to build layers, increasing the number of stitches per side as each round is completed. A total of six such squares are created for the bag.
Joining the Squares
After finishing the squares, they are stitched together edge to edge, right sides facing inward, forming the bag’s main shell. The video shows how to neatly align and join the pieces.Forming the Bag Bottom
Using double crochets and chain spaces, a rectangular base is crocheted and then folded and stitched to the bottom of the square panels, creating a structured bag base.
Crocheting the Bag Body
The instructor continues building the bag vertically by crocheting directly onto the edge of the square panels. Several rows include special techniques like reducing stitches and switching between double and half-double crochets to shape the upper section.
Finishing the Body with Texture and Pattern
The body pattern introduces openwork designs made by skipping stitches and inserting chain spaces. Rows alternate between simple and decorative stitches to provide breathability and design variation typical of a beach bag.
Attaching the Strap
The strap is carefully measured and spaced with markers. It includes textured elements and clusters of half-double crochets formed into puff-like decorative patterns, repeated along the length. The strap is secured with slip stitches and further reinforced with sewing.
Crocheting the Jellyfish Charm
A separate jellyfish amigurumi is created as an accessory. Starting with a magic ring, the head is crocheted in a spiral. After stuffing, it is sealed and decorated with clusters to simulate the jellyfish’s tentacles. Multiple tendrils are made using long chains and single crochets, then sewn to the base.Final Touches & Embellishments
The video concludes by attaching lace and bows, as well as a pearl embellishment to add an elegant beachy vibe. The finished product is functional, stylish, and ideal as a summer accessory or gift.
