If you’re looking for a stylish and practical crochet bag with beautiful texture, you’ll love the Twilight Braids Bag! This elegant crochet purse features eye-catching braided details that give it a sophisticated, handcrafted look while the nylon cord creates a sturdy fabric that holds its shape beautifully.
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the entire process of crocheting the Twilight Braids Bag, from creating the base to adding the distinctive braided texture and finishing touches. This project is designed for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable working with nylon cord and ready to expand their crochet skills with a fun and rewarding accessory.
Below you’ll find both the step-by-step video tutorial and the written crochet pattern to help you complete your own Twilight Braids Bag with confidence. Gather your supplies and let’s get started!
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF TWILIGHT BRAIDS BAG
WRITTEN PATTERN OF TWILIGHT BRAIDS BAG
MATERIALS
- 400 yards of 1.5mm nylon cord available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fj7ED6
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- Leather snap buckle: https://amzn.to/3RXjfhj
- Leather strap: https://amzn.to/3RTc6i0
- 0.5mm clear stretchy cord: https://amzn.to/3PC788N
- Tapestry needle, blunt sewing needle
My bag measures about 9 inches wide and 7.5 inches tall.
Abbreviations
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch-sp = chain space
beg = beginning
yo = yarn over
dc = double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet
sk = skip
Special stitches:
- Beg puff st = pull the working loop longer, (yo, insert hook in indicated space, yo, pull up a loop) 3 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook.
- Puff st = (yo, insert hook in indicated space, yo, pull up a loop) 4 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook.
- bpdc = yo, insert hook from back to front to back again around the post of next st, yo, pull the loop through st, 3 loops on hook, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Pattern notes:
– The bag needs shaping when you are finished crocheting. Once you attach the strap and add things in the bag, it will take a great shape.
- Make a magic ring:
- Round 1 = (sc 2, ch 2) 4 times in the ring, sl st in 1st sc.
- Round 2 = sl st in next sc, sl st in ch-sp, beg puff st (see special stitches), ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, (puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp) 3 times, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Round 3 = sl st in next ch-sp, beg puff st, ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, dc 3 in next ch-sp, ch1, (puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, dc 3 in next ch-sp, ch1) 3 times, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Round 4 = sl st in next ch-sp, beg puff st, ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, bpdc 2 (see special stitches) around next dc, bpdc 1 around next dc, bpdc 2 around next dc, ch1, (puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 2 around next dc, bpdc 1 around next dc, bpdc 2 around next dc, ch1) 3 times, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Round 5 = sl st in next ch-sp, beg puff st, ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 3 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch1, (puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 3 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch1) 3 times, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Round 6 = sl st in next ch-sp, beg puff st, ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 5 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch1, (puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 5 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch1) 3 times, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Rounds 7-14 = continue increasing the same way, round 14 has 27 bpdc on each side.
- Round 15 = sl st in next ch-sp, beg puff st, ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, skip next st, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch 1, puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 1 around next 27 bpdc, ch 1, puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, skip next st, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch 1, puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 1 around next 27 bpdc, ch 1, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Rounds 16-33 = sl st in next ch-sp, beg puff st, ch 2, puff st in same sp, ch 2, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, skip next 2 st, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch 1, puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 1 around next 27 bpdc, ch 1, puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, skip next 2 st, bpdc 1 around next 12 bpdc, bpdc 2 around next bpdc, ch 1, puff st + ch2 + puff st + ch2 in next ch-sp, bpdc 1 around next 27 bpdc, ch 1, sl st in top of beg puff st.
- Cut off, fasten off, weave in all ends.
FINISHING
- Using clear elastic cord and blunt sewing needle, sew on the leather buckle.
- Optional: use some spray starch, attach the bag on blocking mats with pins.
- Attach the leather strap.
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HAPPY CROCHETING!
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