Fairy Dust Circle Bag Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
The Fairy Dust Circle Bag is a whimsical little accessory made from two simple crocheted circles joined into one flat, pillow-like pouch. It is written for intermediate beginners who are comfortable with single crochet, increases, and joining rounds, and it makes a lovely first "shaped" bag project. The soft peach body with a single apricot ring at the outer edge gives it a dreamy fairycore look, while the long apricot strap turns it into an easy crossbody bag. Worked in plain single crochet, the fabric is dense, smooth, and sturdy enough to hold small everyday essentials.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) yarn, acrylic or cotton blend, in peach (A) and apricot (B), 150 yards (approx. 137 m) of each color.
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook.
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, one button (about 3/4 inch / 2 cm), scissors.
- Finished size: Bag diameter 8 inches (20 cm); strap length 44 inches (112 cm).
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- MR – magic ring
- rnd – round
- [ ] – repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times stated
Gauge
16 sc and 18 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small flat swatch in sc and measure a 4-inch section in both directions to check that your circles will reach 8 inches across.
Tips Before You Start
- Both circles must be identical, so keep your tension even and count stitches at the end of every round.
- Each round increases by 6 stitches, which keeps the circle flat. If your circle starts to cup or ruffle, check your stitch count before continuing.
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place.
- Make the strap before joining the circles so you can attach it neatly at the side seams during assembly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Circle (make 2)
Work with color A. Each round is joined with a sl st to the first sc of the round.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring, join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1, [sc, inc] x6, join. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1, [2 sc, inc] x6, join. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1, [3 sc, inc] x6, join. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1, [4 sc, inc] x6, join. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: ch 1, [5 sc, inc] x6, join. (42 sts)
Rnd 8: ch 1, [6 sc, inc] x6, join. (48 sts)
Rnd 9: ch 1, [7 sc, inc] x6, join. (54 sts)
Rnd 10: ch 1, [8 sc, inc] x6, join. (60 sts)
Rnd 11: ch 1, [9 sc, inc] x6, join. (66 sts)
Rnd 12: ch 1, [10 sc, inc] x6, join. (72 sts)
Rnd 13: ch 1, [11 sc, inc] x6, join. (78 sts)
Rnd 14: ch 1, [12 sc, inc] x6, join. (84 sts)
Rnd 15: ch 1, [13 sc, inc] x6, join. (90 sts)
Rnd 16: ch 1, [14 sc, inc] x6, join. (96 sts)
Rnd 17: ch 1, [15 sc, inc] x6, join. (102 sts)
Rnd 18: ch 1, [16 sc, inc] x6, join. (108 sts)
Rnd 19: ch 1, [17 sc, inc] x6, join. (114 sts)
Rnd 20: ch 1, [18 sc, inc] x6, join. (120 sts)
Change to color B.
Rnd 21: ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (120 sts)
Fasten off. Repeat all rounds for the second circle.
Strap
Work with color B.
Setup: ch 4.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (3 sts)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (3 sts)
Rows 3–end: repeat Row 2 until the strap measures 44 inches (112 cm). Fasten off.
Button Loop
Work with color B.
Loop: ch 10, sl st in each ch across. Fasten off.
Joining the Circles
Place the two circles with wrong sides together, aligning the stitches. Join with color A, working sc through both layers all the way around the edge, leaving a 4-inch (10 cm) opening at the top of the bag. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the button to the front circle, centered 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top edge. Attach the button loop to the back circle directly opposite the button. Sew the strap ends to the sides of the bag at the joined edge, 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge, using color A. Weave in all ends. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping the bag flat; let it dry completely before use.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the color order so the outer ring is peach and the body is apricot for a reversed look.
- Add a fabric lining to the inside before joining the circles for a sturdier, more polished bag.
- Make the strap longer for a crossbody fit, or shorter for a shoulder bag, by adding or removing rows.
