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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This pattern creates a boho-inspired slouch bag with two layered flower mandala panels and a long decorative strap. It uses lightweight 100% cotton yarn and a variety of stitches including backloop work and surface slipstitch detailing. The design features vibrant color changes and clear step-by-step rounds for each motif.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters comfortable with basic stitches and reading rounds, the instructions include tips for attaching colors and finishing edges. The finished bag measures approximately 30 cm / 12 inches in diameter.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes mandala-style crochet with practical bag construction, creating something both beautiful and functional. I enjoy the rhythm of the rounds and how each color change builds the flower motif into a textured statement. The strap construction and surface slipstitch details make the bag feel handmade and unique every time. Working in backloops and using simple join techniques gives a professional finish I always appreciate.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this bag by changing the color palette; try earthy autumn shades or pastels for a different vibe.

To make the bag larger, I would use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook — this gives a chunkier, more spacious bag.

If you prefer a smaller purse, choose a lighter thread or smaller hook and reduce the strap chain length accordingly to keep proportions right.

I sometimes replace the large button with a magnetic snap for a sleeker closure that is quicker to fasten.

Try adding a fabric lining to the inside for extra durability and to hide woven-in ends; I often pick a neutral cotton lining to complement the colors.

For a boho-chic look, I add tassels or a fringe to the bottom of the mandala panels — it adds movement and personality.

You can embroider a small initial or simple motif on one flower panel for a personal touch; I usually use a contrasting color to make it pop.

If you want a crossbody style, simply lengthen the strap by adding more chains in Round 1 to reach the desired total length.

I also like experimenting with metallic or cotton-linen blends for subtle texture changes and a more rustic finish.

To make the bag more structured, try interfacing the lining or adding a thin board inside the base; I do this when I want the bag to hold shape for daily use.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers on the strap can make you lose track of the start and end points; place a marker after the 3dc in the strap and at your joining points to stay oriented. ✗ Not attaching new colors securely will cause loose ends or slipping; attach new colors by pulling the loop through and worked under the short end yarn as shown to secure the first sc. ✗ Crocheting in the wrong loop (front/back) will alter the texture and fit of petals; always follow the instruction to work in backloops or horizontal loops where specified for consistent shaping. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and finish last surface slst neatly will leave uneven edges; finish the last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish as instructed on the finishing pages.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Make a vibrant Boho Flower Slouch Bag using lightweight cotton yarn and simple crochet techniques. This pattern guides you through creating two floral mandala panels and a sturdy decorative strap to assemble a unique slouch bag. Youll love the layered textures, backloop details, and surface slipstitch accents that give this bag its boho charm.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    6 balls of 100% cotton - Catania originals from Schachenmayr, weight 2 / fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds (total 6 balls)
  • 02
    Used colors in this pattern: apple, pink, taupe, nature, sky blue, mango
  • 03
    Large button - diameter 1.5in / 4cm (for strap closure)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Large button Ø 1.5in / 4cm
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Strap :

Round 1 :

288ch, skip 3 stitches (=first dc), 4 dc in one, 283dc, 5dc in one, 283dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 2 :

new color - first sc=attach between two dc after the 5dc in one - 284sc between the stitches, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, 284sc between st, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Tip :

See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

Round 3 :

new color - first dc=attach in second stitch after the last chain space + 2ch, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 4 :

attach a new color between two stitches after the last 3dc in one, sc around between the stitches, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 1 and 3, How to? See page 14.

— Flower Part :

Note :

Make the flower part two times (you will join two identical flower parts to the strap).

Round 1 :

8ch, j.r.w. slst in first ch to form a ring, (first dc=3ch) - 21dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 2 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 stitches - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 3 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in a ch.sp - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet zigzag slst on/around the dc's of ROUND 1: pull a loop (from back to front) between two dc stitches, *insert hook in ch.sp ROUND 2 to the backside, yarn over, pull through loop, insert hook between the next two stitches R1, yarn over, pull through loop*, repeat from * to * till you have 41slst, cut yarn, finish last stitch with a wool needle, (total 42slst)

Round 4 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a ch.sp + 2ch - 1dc in a ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp (= a cross) (1dc in next ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp) 20 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off, (total 21 crosses)

Round 5 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 dc of a cross - [1sc in cross, (1dc, 2trc, 1dtr) in next cross, (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc) in next cross,] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 6 :

new color - first dtr = attach new color in backloop sc + 3ch - - crochet in the backloops! - (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2trc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first dtr, fasten off,

Round 7 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2hdc - - crochet between stitches - [1sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one, 2dc in one, (2trc in one) 2 times, 2dc in one, 2hdc in one, 1hdc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

-crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 5 starting in the same space of sc ROUND 5 (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle. -crochet surface slst in the backloops of ROUND 5 starting between 2 petals (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle,

Round 8 :

new color - first hdc = attach new color + 1ch - - crochet in the backloops! - 105hdc, j.r.w. slst in first hdc, fasten off,

Round 9 :

new color - first sc = attach a new color between 1hdc and 2hdc in one of ROUND 7 (see picture), [(1sc between st in R7, 2ch, skip 2st R7) 6 times, 1sc between st R7, skip 3st R7] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 10 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a loop (see picture) + 2ch - (3dc in loop) 42 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 11 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2sc of ROUND 9 - (1sc between 2sc R9, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 12 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 11 - (1sc in sc R11, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 13 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 12 - [(1sc in sc R12, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, (2dc in one) 2 times, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 14 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 13 - (1sc in sc R13, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, 2dc in one, 2dc, 2dc in one, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 15 :

bl=backloop - - new color - first sc = attach new color in sc R14 - (1sc in backloop sc R14, 2sc in backloop, skip 1 f.loop R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 2sc in bl) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 16 :

new color - crochet in the horizontal loop on the backside of the stitches (see picture) - first trc = attach new color in sc between two petals + 3ch - (1trc, 3dc, 5hdc, 12sc, 5hdc, 3dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first trc, fasten off,

Round 17 :

attach a new color in the 9th stitch counted from left trc of ROUND 16 - 5ch(=first trc), remove hook, skip 19 stitches on the strap after the marker, insert hook fbtf, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fftb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 2 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times,

Round 17 continued :

(1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

On top of the flower part :

2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 2trc, j.r.w. slst in first trc, (1ch, turn, 38sc, remove hook, insert fftb in next st on strap, pull through) 2 times,

Finishing rows :

1ch, turn, (1sc, 1sc two rows lower) 19 times, 1sc, remove hook, insert hook fbtf, pull through and fasten off,

Info :

crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, follow the description from page 11,

Final assembly :

put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish of your flower bag.

— Surface and Finishing Instructions :

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 11; start between two sc of R9, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 12/13; start in previous ROUND, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 7; start in R6 between 2hdc,

How to make a smooth finish :

after you joined round and cut yarn, insert your hook from back to front in the last stitch you used (=first st of round), yarn over and pull cut yarn to the backside, insert hook between the next two dc's, yarn over, pull through loop and repeat all around but do not crochet last slst, cut yarn and finish last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish, see pictures.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach a marker after the 3dc in one of the strap pieces to mark where to begin attaching flower parts and to keep alignment when working Round 17.
  • Crochet the first flower part following the rounds described, then position the flower part on the strap, insert the loops into the strap and join with the specified stitches as described in Round 17 instructions.
  • Crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, following the same joining steps for symmetry.
  • Put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish your flower bag and secure the strap closure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds and the strap marker location to align the flower parts correctly.
  • 💡Work backloop and horizontal loop rows carefully where indicated to achieve the textured petal effect and the correct shaping.
  • 💡Finish surface slipstitch lines by fastening the last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth, professional edge.
  • 💡When attaching new colors, pull the loop through and work under the short end yarn to secure the beginning stitch as shown in the how-to section.

This colorful Boho Flower Slouch Bag brings mandala-style crochet into everyday wear with a vibrant, textured flower front and a detailed strap closure. Create a one-of-a-kind piece that doubles as a statement accessory and a practical bag for daily use. Happy crocheting and enjoy customizing the colors to make this bag truly yours! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately Ø 12 inches / 30 cm with the strap total length about 63 inches / 160 cm using the recommended yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but this will change the final size and drape; adjust hook size accordingly and expect different stitch counts and fit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with basic stitches, working in backloops, and joining rounds and colors.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary with experience and how quickly you change colors and finish surface details.