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Lili Backpack Pattern

Lili Backpack Pattern
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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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Stylish Touch

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

About This Lili Backpack Pattern

This pattern creates the Lili Backpack — a structured, lined mosaic crochet backpack using Scheepjes Whirl/Whirlette yarns. The pattern features a shaped oval bottom, overlay mosaic charts for the body, reinforced straps, and a sewn quilted lining for stability. Clear charts and round-by-round written instructions help you follow the colorwork and shaping.

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Includes full materials and tools list, abbreviations, charts for rounds, and step-by-step assembly photos and instructions. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with single crochet, double crochet, front-post stitches and reading mosaic charts.

Why You'll Love This Lili Backpack Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines traditional mosaic colorwork with practical bag construction that feels both timeless and modern. I appreciate how the charts map the motif clearly, making complex color changes manageable one round at a time. The addition of a quilted lining and reinforced straps means the finished bag is both beautiful and durable, which I always aim for in functional accessories. Working the shaped bottom and watching the backpack take form is so satisfying — it's like sculpting with yarn.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the Lili Backpack to make it your own. Try swapping the color palette: use pastel shades for a softer look or bold contrasting colors for a modern statement.

If you want a larger or smaller bag, change yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunkier bag while fingering with a smaller hook makes a mini version perfect for gifts.

You can simplify the mosaic by selecting fewer motif repeats across the circumference; reduce the repeat count and adjust stitch counts accordingly to keep pattern symmetry.

For a sturdier strap, consider using a cotton tape or webbing insert covered with crocheted fabric, or add interfacing to the crocheted strap lining before folding and stitching.

I often add a zippered pocket to the lining for security — sew in a small zippered pouch on the inside before inserting the lining into the bag.

To make the bag more water-resistant, use a tighter tension and line with synthetic quilted fabric, or treat the outer fabric with a textile spray designed for mixed fiber yarns.

Try different finishing options: replace the snap closure with a magnetic snap or a drawstring cord, or add decorative wooden beads to the strap ends for a personal touch.

Consider adding a small decorative tassel or crocheted flower attached to one strap ring to give the bag extra personality without affecting functionality.

If you enjoy embroidery, add small surface-embroidered accents on a solid color band area of the bag to create a unique focal point that highlights your color choices.

Finally, experiment with lining fabrics — patterned prints inside can be a lovely surprise and allow you to coordinate colors differently to the outside mosaic work.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not placing markers on the long sides of the bag bottom can make counting increases difficult; place stitch markers to separate the long sides and move them up each round to keep your stitch counts accurate. ✗ Switching colors without tightening happened to me and caused loose loops and gaps; always tighten loops when joining a new color and make the joining slip stitch in the back loop of the first stitch to secure color changes. ✗ Skipping the invisible join on rounds that start and end with dc creates a visible line; use the invisible join technique for those rounds as noted in the videos to hide the seam. ✗ Forgetting to check gauge before starting results in a bag with wrong proportions; crochet a 10x10cm/4x4" swatch in single crochet through back loop only and adjust hook size to match 30 sts x 30 rows.

Lili Backpack Pattern

Create a beautiful mosaic-style Lili Backpack using overlay mosaic crochet and detailed charts. This pattern guides you through the full process — from crocheting the shaped bottom to creating the lined interior and sturdy straps. You will learn front-post stitches, mosaic color work, and finishing techniques for a durable, handmade backpack you can wear with pride. Perfect for makers who enjoy a detailed, structured project.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Lili Backpack Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Whirl (60% Cotton / 40% Acrylic), Fingering/4 ply weight, 215-225g per 1000m/1094yds - used for blended effects.
  • 02
    YarnB: 83g / 413 yds in 755 Blueberry Bambam for bag body (main dark color B).
  • 03
    Scheepjes Whirlette (60% Cotton / 40% Acrylic), Fingering/4 ply weight, 100g / 455m / 497.6 yds.
  • 04
    YarnA: 88g / 438 yds in 868 Bilberry (matching Whirl darker end color) — includes 22g for bottom, 33g for upper edge, 33g for straps (color A).
  • 05
    YarnC: 83g / 413 yds in 860 Ice as contrast color (color C).
  • 06
    Lining: quilted fabric approximately 42cm / 16 1/2" (measure bag before buying) - amount to cut: rectangle 73.24cm x 38cm (approx.) for size shown.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.75mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    8mm / 3/8" sew-on snaps (x2) for folded backpack sides
  • 05
    Sewing machine (for lining) or hand-sewing supplies
  • 06
    Pins for assembly and basting
  • 07
    Scissors
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    Measuring tape or ruler
  • 09
    Quilted fabric for lining and thread to match fabric

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— Before starting :

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— Gauge :

Info :

Single crochet stitch through back loop only: 30 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4".

— Bag bottom :

Info :

Chart 1 on p. 5. Video for bottom Rounds 1, 2: https://youtu.be/XEP3AcIPy18. Special stitch: inc: increase, 2sc blo in same st.

Round 1 :

(RS): with A make 32sts of foundation cord, turn, ch1 (doesn't count as st throughout), 3sc in same st, 30sc, 3sc in last st, other side of fnd cord (work in same sts from other side): 30sc, ss in 1st sc. (66sc)

Round 2 :

(RS): ch1, *3inc, pm, 30sc, pm, rep from * except don't pm at the end of rnd, ss in 1st sc (later in the pattern: ss). (72sc)

Note :

30sc in the middle of both long sides are separated by markers from short sides with increases to help you count sts. Move markers up in every round.

Round 3 :

ch1, *[inc, sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (78sc)

Round 4 :

ch1, *[2sc, inc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (84sc)

Round 5 :

ch1, *[inc, 3sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (90sc)

Round 6 :

ch1, *3sc, [inc, 4sc]x2, inc, sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (96sc)

Round 7 :

ch1, *sc, [inc, 5sc]x2, inc, 4sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (102sc)

Round 8 :

ch1, *[6sc, inc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (108sc)

Round 9 :

ch1, *4sc, [inc, 7sc]x2, inc, 3sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (114sc)

Round 10 :

ch1, *[inc, 8sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (120sc)

Round 11 :

ch1, *7sc, [inc, 9sc]x2, inc, 2sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (126sc)

Round 12 :

ch1, *3sc, [inc, 10sc]x2, inc, 7sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (132sc)

Round 13 :

ch1, *7sc, [inc, 11sc]x2, inc, 4sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (138sc)

Info :

Fasten off bottom after completing and wash/dry according to care section. Trace bag bottom to a piece of paper and cut out a template for making lining.

Round 14 :

ch1, *[12sc, inc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (144sc)

Round 15 :

ch1, *5sc, [inc, 13sc]x2, inc, 8sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (150sc)

Round 16 :

ch1, *sc, [inc, 14sc]x2, inc, 13sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (156sc)

Round 17 :

ch1, *10sc, [inc, 15sc]x2, inc, 5sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (162sc)

Round 18 :

ch1, *4sc, [inc, 16sc]x2, inc, 12sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (168sc)

Round 19 :

ch1, *15sc, [inc, 17sc]x2, inc, 2sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (174sc)

Round 20 :

ch1, *10sc, [inc, 18sc]x2, inc, 8sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (180sc)

Round 21 :

ch1, *5sc, [inc, 19sc]x2, inc, 14sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (186sc)

Round 22 :

ch1, *15sc, [inc, 20sc]x2, inc, 5sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (192sc)

Round 23 :

ch1, *11sc, [inc, 21sc]x2, inc, 10sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (198sc)

Round 24 :

ch1, *[inc, 22sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (204sc)

— Bag body :

Infos :

Rules for overlay mosaic crochet: Overlay mosaic crochet is worked on right side (RS) only. Each round is made with one color. Yarn1 and Yarn2 are alternated in each round. Switch to next color at the end of rnd: make joining ss in back loop of first stitch with next rnd color, tighten all loops. Sc (empty blocks on charts) made in stitches from prev round through back loop only. Dc, dc- increases and decreases: drop down stitches in front loop only. Use invisible join technique for rounds that start and end with dc (Videos section).

Info :

Charts 2, 3 on p. 7, 11. Step pictures for Rnds 13-43 on p.13. Special stitches: FPdc, FPtr (front post stitches) made in directed stitches from 2nd rnd down/same color rnd. FPhdc: made in dc from prev rnd. Leg(s): parts of decreasing sts. For example, dc2tog has two dc-legs. Shorter bag: skip Rounds 67-82.

Round 1 :

with B ch1, 204sc, ss. Switch to upcoming color at the end of Rnd 3: make last ss with C.

Round 2 :

with B ch1, 204sc, ss.

Round 3 :

with B ch1, 204sc, ss. (Make last ss with C to switch color)

Round 4 :

with C ch1, 204sc, with B ss.

Round 5 :

with B ch1, 204sc, with C ss.

Round 6 :

rep Rnd 4.

Round 7 :

with B *sc, 3dc, [3sc, dc]x6, 3sc, 3dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 8 :

with C *dc, 3sc, dc, sc, dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc]x3, 3sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 9 :

with B *sc, 2dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc]x3, 2sc, dc, 2sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 10 :

with C *dc, 2sc, dc, [3sc, dc]x7, 2sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 11 :

with B *sc, 2dc, [2sc, dc]x6, 3dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 12 :

with C *dc, 3sc, dc, sc, dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x3, 3sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Info :

Start Rnd 28 with dc2inc, make dc3inc in the middle of each 5 rem flowers, finish rnd with dc in same st as beg dc2inc (tog counts as dc3inc). Start Rnd 42 with sc2tog, make sc3tog in the middle of each 5 rem flowers, finish rnd with partial sc: with 2 lps on hook and with B make ss in beg sc2tog.

Round 13 :

with B *2sc, 2dc, [3sc, dc]x7, dc, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Rounds 14-17 :

see video: https://youtu.be/RB-jYaHCRhk. Follow chart instructions for rounds 14-17; use invisible join for rounds that start and end with dc.

Round 14 :

with C, *dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 29sc (1st in 2nd of 2dc, last in 1st of 2dc), sk dc, dc2inc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 15 :

with B *sc, FPhdc, 4sc, 2dc, 19sc, 2dc, 4sc, FPhdc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 16 :

with C *dc, sc, dc, sc, dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 21sc (1st in 2nd of 2dc, last in 1st of 2dc), sk dc, dc2inc, dc, sc, dc, sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 17 :

with B *sc, dc2inc (in FPhdc), sk dc, 2sc, tr (in sc below 2nd st back), 3sc (1st in 2nd dc of dc2inc), dc2tog (1st leg in sc below prev sc), 15dc, dc2tog, 3sc (1st above 2nd leg of prev st, last in 1st dc of dc2inc), tr (in sc below 3rd st forward), 2sc (1st in dc, 2nd in sc), sk dc, dc2inc (in FPhdc), rep from * x5, with C ss.

Rounds 18-20 :

see video: https://youtu.be/wdkBpgrSB0w. Follow chart 2 and written instructions for Rnds 18-20.

Round 18 :

with C *dc, 2sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev st), dc, sc (in tr), 3dc (1st in 2nd dc of dc2inc), 17sc (1st and last in dc2tog), 3dc (last in 1st dc of dc2inc), dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 19 :

with B *sc, 2dc, 4sc (1st in dc2tog), FPtr in tr, 2sc (1st in dc), dc2tog (1st leg in dc2tog or below prev st), 6dc, sc, 6dc, dc2tog, rep from * with C ss.

Round 20 :

with C *dc, 4sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev sc), dc (in 1st of 3dc), sc (in FPtr), dc (in 3rd of 3dc), dc2inc (in next sc), sk dc2tog, 6sc (1st in next dc after dc2tog), dc, 6sc (last in dc before dc2tog), sk dc2tog, dc2inc (in sc below next sc after dc2tog), dc (in 1st of 3dc), sc (in FPtr), dc (in 3rd of 3dc), dc2tog (1st leg in sc, 2nd leg in dc), 4sc (1st in st above prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.

Rounds 21-25 :

see video: https://youtu.be/pPRa9HCHisc. Follow chart 2 and written rounds for Rnds 21-25.

Round 21 :

with B *sc, 3dc, dc2inc, sk dc2tog, 3sc (2nd in sc above FPtr), FPtr (in FPtr), sc (in 2nd dc of dc2inc), 5dc, 3sc (2nd in dc), 5dc, sc (in 1st dc of dc2inc), FPtr (in FPtr), 3sc (2nd in sc above FPtr), sk dc2tog, dc2inc (in next sc), 3dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 22 :

with C *dc, 6sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev st, 2nd in sc), dc (in dc), sc (in FPtr), dc2inc (in 2nd dc of dc2inc), sk dc, 4sc, dc, sc, dc, 4sc, sk dc, dc2inc (in 1st dc of dc2inc), sc (in FPtr), dc (in dc), dc2tog (1st leg in sc, 2nd leg in dc), 6sc (1st in sc above prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 23 :

with B *2sc, 4dc, dc2inc (in sc after dc2inc), sk dc2tog, 4sc (2nd in sc above FPtr), 3dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, 4sc (3rd in sc above FPtr), sk dc2tog, dc2inc (in sc), 4dc, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 24 :

with C *2dc, 7sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev st, 2nd leg in sc above FPtr), 2dc, 3sc, dc, 3sc, 2dc, dc2tog (1st leg in sc above FPtr), rep from * x5, with B ss.

Info :

Fasten off. Wash and dry according to Care section. Measure length (L=26cm/10 1/4") and width (W=16cm/6 1/4"). Trace bag bottom to a piece of paper and cut out a template for making lining.

— Join B :

Item Name (P1) :

Fold bottom in half width-wise, join B in fold at the long side (the one with rounds joining line). Join B: fold bottom in half width-wise, join B in fold at the long side (the one with rounds joining line).

— Notes for Chart 2 :

Info :

See chart key on p.11. Red column highlights first st of each round. Each round starts with ch1 (doesn't count as st, omitted on the chart). Start Rnd 28 with dc2inc, make dc3inc in the middle of each 5 rem flowers, finish rnd with dc in same st as beg dc2inc (tog counts as dc3inc). Start Rnd 42 with sc2tog, make sc3tog in the middle of each 5 rem flowers, finish rnd with partial sc: with 2 lps on hook and with B make ss in beg sc2tog.

Round 25 :

with B *4sc, 6\-dc (in 5dc and sc; 1st in dc below prev sc), sk dc2tog, 2sc, 2dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, 2dc, 2sc, sk dc2tog, 6\-dc (1st in sc after dc2tog, each in st below next st), 3sc (1st in st above st with prev dc), rep from * x5, with C ss.

Rounds 26-30 :

see video: https://youtu.be/NBeaGw3sIaQ. Follow chart 2 and written rounds carefully for shaping and flower motifs.

Round 26 :

with C *3sc, dc2tog (1st leg in st below prev sc), 2FPhdc (in 1st and 2nd of 6 dc), 8sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 8sc, 2 FPhdc (in last 2dc of 6), dc2tog, 2sc (1st in st above st with prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 27 :

with B *sc, 2dc, 6sc (1st in dc2tog), dc2tog (1st leg in st below prev sc), 3dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, dc2tog, 6sc (1st in st above prev leg, 4th and 5th in FPhdc, 6th in dc2tog), 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 28 :

with C dc2inc, *sk dc, 2sc (1st in dc, 2nd in sc), 6\-dc (1st in dc2tog below prev sc), sk dc2tog, 3sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, 6\-dc (1st in sc after dc2og, 4th and 5th in FPhdc), 2sc (1st in sc above dc2tog with last dc), sk dc**, dc3inc in sc, rep from * x4, rep from * to **, dc in same st as beg dc2inc (tog count as dc3inc), with B ss.

Round 29 :

with B *2sc, dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 5sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc2tog), 2dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, 2sc, dc2tog (2nd leg in dc2tog), 5sc, sk dc, dc2inc, dc, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 30 :

with C *dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 2sc (in dc2inc), 4dc, dc2inc, sk dc2tog, 3sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, sk dc2tog, dc2inc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Rounds 31-43 :

see video: https://youtu.be/tCixnwvveAI. Follow chart 2 and the step pictures for rounds 13-43 to form the flower motifs. Rounds include many FP (front post) stitches and dc2tog/dc2inc shaping to form petals; follow chart keys closely.

Round 31 :

with B *3sc, 2dc, 6sc, 3dc (2 in dc, last in sc), 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, 6sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 32 :

with C *2dc, dc2inc, 2\-sc (in 2dc), 6dc, sk dc, 3sc, dc, 3sc, dc, 3sc, sk dc, dc2inc, dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 33 :

with B *4sc, 2dc, 6sc, 3dc (2 in dc, last in sc), 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, 6sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 34 :

with C *4dc, 2sc, 6dc, 4sc, dc, sc, dc, 4sc, 6dc, 2sc, 3dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 35 :

with B *4sc, 2dc, 6sc, 4dc, 3sc, 4dc, 6sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 36 :

with C *4dc, 3sc, 6\-dc (1st in st below prev sc), sk dc, sc, FPhdc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, FPhdc, sc, sk dc, 6\-dc (in 6 dc), 3sc (1st in sc above st with prev dc), 3dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 37 :

with B *3sc, sk dc, dc2inc, dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 7sc (last in FPhdc), 2dcc, sc, 2dc, 7sc (1st in FPhdc), sk dc, dc2inc, dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 3sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 38 :

with C *2dc, dc2tog, 6sc (in 5dc, last in sc), dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev sc), 3dc, dc2tog (2nd leg in FPhdc), 7sc (1st in sc above FPhdc), dc2tog (1st leg in FPhdc), 3dc, dc2tog, 6sc (1st in sc above dc with prev leg), dc2tog (1st leg in 1st of 7dc), dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 39 :

with B *2sc, sk dc2tog, dc2inc, 5dc (4 in dc, last in sc), 5sc (1st and last in dc2tog), 7dc, 5sc (1st and last in dc2tog), 5dc (1st in sc, 4 in dc), dc2inc, sk dc2tog, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 40 :

with C *dc, dc2tog (2nd leg in dc2tog), 31sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc2tog), rep from * x5, with B ss.

Round 41 :

with B *sc, sk dc2tog, dc2inc (in 1st dc of dc2inc), dc, 27sc, dc, dc2inc (in 2nd dc of dc2inc), sk dc2tog, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Note for Round 42 :

to compensate for the higher middle petal due increases, instead of dc3tog, sc3tog is made at the top of each petal.

Round 42 :

with C sc2tog (2nd leg in dc2tog), [33sc, sc3tog (1st and 3rd legs in dc2tog)]x5, 33sc, sc in dc2tog, but do not finish: with 2 lps on hook, with B ss.

Round 43 :

with B *FPsc (in sc3tog), 3dc, [3sc, dc]x6, 3sc, 3dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.

Round 44 :

with C *4sc, [dc, sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc]x3, dc, sc, dc, 3sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.

Rounds 44-52 :

Follow charts and written rounds. Keep making sc in back loop, all dc in front loop from 1 round down. Rnd 50: with C 204sc, with B ss. Rnd 51: with B 204sc, with C ss. Rnd 52: rep Rnd 50. (204sc)

Dec Round 53 :

with B [49dc, dc2tog]x4, with C ss. (200 sts)

Chart 3 :

see p.11 for Charts 3 (Rounds 54-120). Follow chart key for symbols: empty block = sc (blo), shaded block = flo dc, FPsc, FPhdc, FPdc, dc2tog (flo), FPtr, dc2inc (flo), tr(flo), sc3tog (blo). Blo: back loop only, flo: front loop only.

Round 54 :

with C 200sc (in each st), with B ss.

Round 55 :

with B 200sc (in each st), with C ss.

Rounds 56-57 :

see video: https://youtu.be/-MIfDDhfgco. Follow chart 3 and written rounds for 56-57.

Round 56 :

with C sc, \-dc (in sc below prev st, part of "dc, sc, dc" in same st), [sk sc, 2sc, dc2tog (sk 2sc after prev dc, 1st leg in next sc, sk sc, 2nd leg in next sc), 2sc (1st in st above 2nd leg), sk 2sc after prev dc*, (dc, sc, dc) in next sc, but middle sc in sc from prev rnd while both dc in sc from 2nd rnd down]x24, rep from [ to *, dc in same st as 1st dc, with B ss.

Round 57 :

with B [dc, sc, 2dc, FPsc (in dc2tog), 2dc, sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 58 :

with C [3sc, FPtr (in 2nd dc of "(dc, sc, dc) in sc"), sc (in FPsc), FPtr (in 1st dc of next "(dc, sc, dc) in sc"), 2sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 59 :

with B [3dc, sc (in FPtr), dc (in FPsc), sc (in FPtr), 2dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 60 :

with C [4sc, FPdc2tog (legs in FPtr), 3sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 61 :

with B [4dc, sc (in FPdc2tog), 3dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 62 :

with C [4sc, FPdc (in FPdc2tog), 3sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 63 :

with B [4dc, sc (in FPdc), 3dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 64 :

with C [3sc, FPdc (in FPdc), sc (in sc above same st), FPdc (in same FPdc), sk dc, 2sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 65 :

with B [3dc, sc (in 1st FPdc), dc bet 2 FPdc, sc (in 2nd FPdc), 2dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 66 :

with C [sc, FPtr (in 1st FPdc), 5sc, FPtr (in 2nd FPdc)]x25, with B ss.

Info :

For a shorter bag, skip Rounds 67-82.

Round 67 :

with B [dc, sc (in FPtr), 5dc, sc (in FPtr)]x25, with C ss.

Round 68 :

with C [FPdc2tog (legs in FPtr to left and right), 7sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 69 :

with B [sc (in FPdc2tog), 7dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 70 :

with C [FPdc (in FPdc2tog), 7sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 71 :

with B [sc (in FPdc), 7dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 72 :

with C sc, FPdc (in FPdc), [5sc, sk last dc (of 7)*, FPdc (in FPdc), sc (in sc above same st), FPdc in same FPdc]x24, rep from [ to *, FPdc in same st as 1st FPdc, with B ss.

Round 73 :

with B [dc (bet 2 FPdc), sc (in FPdc), 5dc, sc (in FPdc)]x25, with C ss.

Round 74 :

with C [3sc, FPtr (in FPdc), sc, FPtr (in next FPdc), 2sc]x25, with B ss.

Round 75 :

with B [3dc, sc (in FPtr), dc, sc (in FPtr), 2dc]x25, with C ss.

Rounds 76-82 :

rep Rnds 60-66 for finishing the motif repeat. For the full size bag continue through Rnd 82, otherwise skip to Rnd 83.

Round 83 :

with B [dc, sc (in FPtr), 2dc, sc, 2dc, sc (in FPtr)]x25, with C ss.

Round 84 :

with C [FPdc2tog (legs in FPtr to the left and right), 2sc, sk dc, dc (in sc), sc (in sc above same sc), dc (in same sc as 1st dc), sk dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 85 :

with A 200sc (in every st), with C ss.

Round 86 :

with C 200sc (in every st), with A ss.

Round 87 :

with A 200dc (in every st), with C ss.

Round 88 :

rep Rnd 86.

Round 89 :

rep Rnd 85.

Round 90 :

with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 91 :

with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 92 :

with C [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with A ss.

Round 93 :

with A [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 94 :

with C [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 95 :

with A [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 96 :

with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 97 :

with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 98 :

with C [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with A ss.

Round 99 :

with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 100 :

with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 101 :

with A [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with C ss.

Round 102 :

with C [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 103 :

with A [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 104 :

with C [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with A ss.

Round 105 :

with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.

Round 106 :

with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.

Round 107 :

Dec Rnd 107: with A [23sc blo, sc2tog blo]x8, ss. (192sc) Note: backing circumference should be less than of rem bag, hence 8 sts are decreased in next round.

Rounds 108-120 :

with A 192sc blo, ss. Fasten off after Rnd 120. Wash and dry according to Care instructions.

— Upper edge backing :

Info :

Note: backing circumference should be less than of rem bag, hence 8 sts are decreased in next round. Dec Rnd 107: with A [23sc blo, sc2tog blo]x8, ss. Rnds 108-120: with A 192sc blo, ss. Fasten off after Rnd 120. Wash and dry according to Care instructions.

— Care :

Info :

Hand-wash/ soak bag in lukewarm water with a bit of mild detergent, rinse, use a towel to squeeze out excess moisture, lay flat, leave to dry. Steam-block only 100% cotton projects if desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Make the lining: Measure the straight part of the bag excluding bottom and upper edge backing (about 34.5cm). Add 2cm for adjustment and 1.5cm for seam allowance: cut a rectangle approximately 73.24cm x 38cm for lining and a rounded bottom using the bag bottom template.
  • Sew the lining: Cut the bottom template, add 1.5cm seam allowance, baste side seam with 1.5cm seam allowance, fold bottom in half both ways to mark folds and align the side seam and markers to create 4 equal parts for pinning the lining to the bag bottom.
  • Insert and stitch lining into bag: Place lining right sides together with bag, align side seam with middle mark of bottom long side, pin and baste parts together, stitch with 1.5cm seam allowance and overcast edges, then fold allowance to the bag bottom and whip-stitch to secure.
  • Make strap loop and cover: Join A in upper edge starting point, ch16 (make less if necessary) and form a loop, then make approximately 22sc or amount to cover the loop entirely, fasten off and draw tails to WS, secure and weave in ends.
  • Prepare straps and attach: Fold strap in half and crochet the waistcoat/thermal rows as instructed; fold strap in half and sew folded edge to upper edge at the middle point (determined by drawing an imaginary line up from middle flower), make 4 sts in each spot for secure connection, then stitch strap ends to bag at round 6 positions with reinforced rectangular stitching and diagonals.
  • Finish and reinforce: Consider reinforcing upper horizontal seam with polyester thread where straps attach. Weave in all remaining ends, insert lining, check fit, trim excess, overcast upper edge then hand-stitch side seam allowances to lining and press open; secure straps and reinforce seams for durability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to separate the long sides of the oval bottom from the short sides and move markers up every round for accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Switch colors at the end of the round by making the joining slip stitch in the back loop of the first stitch of the next color and tighten loops to prevent loose color joins.
  • 💡Use the invisible join technique for rounds that start and end with double crochet to avoid a visible seam (see video reference in pattern).
  • 💡For a shorter bag version, skip Rounds 67-82 as noted; always check chart notes when skipping sections to maintain pattern alignment.
  • 💡Back the upper edge with BLO single crochet as instructed (Dec Rnd 107 and Rnds 108-120) to finish a clean inside edge for attaching the lining.

This Lili Backpack pattern combines beautiful overlay mosaic crochet with practical bag construction for a standout handmade accessory. The pattern includes full charts, step photos, and thorough assembly instructions to help you every step of the way. Whether you're making this as a special gift or for everyday use, the finished backpack is durable, lined, and full of charm. 🧶✨👜

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag be?

The finished bag measures approximately Width x Height: 35cm x 34.5cm (13 3/4" x 13 5/8") when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and fabric drape. If you use a different weight, adjust hook size and make a gauge swatch to match the pattern gauge of 30 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm in single crochet through the back loop.

Do I need prior experience to follow the charts?

This is an intermediate-level pattern and assumes familiarity with single crochet, double crochet, front-post stitches, and reading mosaic/overlay charts; however step-by-step photos and video links are provided to help.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, whether you make a lining, and how much time you spend on finishing and reinforcement.