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Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern

Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern

This pattern creates a compact phone bag featuring a decorative Star Lily pocket and a Romanian cord shoulder strap. It uses simple motifs, a special front-post puff stitch, and a reverse single crochet edge for a tidy finish. Clear step-by-step photos and video references are included to guide you through each special technique.

Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Make it in cotton or polyester yarn for a sturdy bag that holds up well to daily use. The pattern includes instructions for the pocket, bag body, strap, and final assembly.

Why You'll Love This Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a pretty floral motif with a practical design that you will actually use every day. I enjoy how the Star Lily pocket adds a handcrafted focal point that elevates a simple bag into something special. The Romanian cord strap is both durable and attractive, making the finished piece feel premium. I also love that the pattern includes step-by-step photos and special stitch instructions so you can learn new techniques while making something beautiful.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the look of this bag by switching yarn colors; try a tonal palette or high-contrast center for a bold Star Lily pocket.

You can make a mini keychain version by using a thinner yarn and smaller hook to create tiny pockets that double as cute accessories.

I often add embroidery or bead accents to the pocket center to give it extra personality and texture that matches my outfits.

If you want a sturdier bag, consider lining it with fabric and a simple slip pocket insert; I sometimes sew in a cotton lining for extra structure.

I like to swap the Romanian cord for a leather strap for a mixed-material look that feels more refined and durable.

To make the bag larger, increase the initial chain for the bag body and add more rounds, keeping the stitch pattern consistent as you grow the rectangle.

I sometimes create matching sets by making two pockets in different colorways and swapping them between bags for a fresh daily look.

If you prefer a wristlet, shorten the strap and attach a key ring; this is great for quick errands and hands-free use.

I recommend experimenting with different buttons or toggles for the closure to match the bag’s style—ornate buttons can make it feel vintage while wooden buttons keep it rustic.

For a tote-style variation, double the strap width by crocheting two Romanian cords and sewing them together for extra comfort on the shoulder.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working rounds can lead to losing track of the start point; place a marker at the beginning of each round and move it up as you go. ✗ Pulling the puff loops unevenly will create lopsided petals on the Star Lily; pull each loop evenly and line them up before completing the puff stitch. ✗ Working the Romanian cord with tight tension will make the strap stiff and short; keep your tension looser and practice until the cord lays flat and flexible. ✗ Not leaving a long yarn tail after finishing the pocket makes sewing it to the bag harder; cut a tail of approximately 100cm for comfortable sewing and secure attachment.

Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern

Make a stylish, compact phone bag with a decorative Star Lily pocket that adds texture and charm to your everyday carry. This pattern guides you through a small granny-style floral pocket, a neat bag body with a buttonhole loop, and a Romanian cord shoulder strap. You will enjoy clear photos and special stitch explanations to help you finish a professional-looking handmade accessory.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Polyester yarn or lightweight / hard cotton yarn - approx. 150 meters total (main green color for bag and pocket)
  • 02
    Khaki yarn - small quantity for pocket border and strap - approx. 50 meters
  • 03
    Contrast color (beige/khaki) for center rounds of the Star Lily - small amount (approx. 20-50 meters)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Button 2.5cm
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Spring O-ring buckles 2cm (pair)
  • 07
    Measuring tape (to measure strap length)
  • 08
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Special Stitches :

Info :

Front post half double puff stitch (FPHDCPUFF): Yarn over, insert your hook from front to back between the posts of the double crochet in the row below Photo 1 and draw through, there will be 3 loops on the hook Photo 2. Repeat 2 more times, there will be 7 loops on the hook. Photo 3. Yarn over and draw the yarn through 6 loops on the hook, Photo 4. Yarn over and draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook. Photo 5.

Info :

Reverse Single Crochet Stitch (RSC): This step is similar to how you work a regular single crochet but this works backward. Be sure to have the right side of your work facing you. Instead of working from right to left, you work from left to right, Photo 6. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the stitch. Photo 7. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. One reverse single crochet (RSC) is complete. Photo 8.

— Star Lily Pocket :

Round 1 :

Start with CH 5, SLST into the 1st ST to form a ring. CH 3, 11 DC into the ring. SLST into the top of CH 3 from the beginning. (12)

Info :

Photo 9 shows the completed round 1 motif.

Round 2 :

CH 3, 2 DC into the base of CH 3, Photo 10, [FPHDCPUFF, CH 2, FPHDCPUFF, Photo 11 & 12, 3 DC into next ST Photo 13] x 3 times, FPHDCPUFF, CH 2, FPHDCPUFF, SLST into top of CH 3. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Crochet over yarn tail in the next round. Photo 14.

Round 3 :

Change to khaki yarn and make a slip knot, insert hook into any one of the CH 2-SP, Photo 15. CH 3, DC, CH 3, 2 DC into the same CH 2-SP. 2 DC, CH 1, skip 1 ST, 2 DC. [*2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC* into the CH 2-SP, 2 DC, CH 1, skip 1 ST, 2 DC.] x 3 times. SLST into the top of CH 3. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Crochet over yarn tail in the next round. Photo 16.

Round 4 :

Change to green yarn and make a slip knot, insert hook into any one of the CH 3-SP. *1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC* into CH 3-SP, [4 SC, FPHDCPUFF into the middle DC of 3 DC from round 2, Photo 17 & 18, 4 SC, *1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC* into CH 3-SP] x 3 times. 4 SC, FPHDCPUFF into the middle DC of 3 DC from round 2, 4 SC, SLST into SC from the beginning, SLST again into CH 2-SP. Photo 19.

Round 5 :

CH 3, DC in to the CH 2-SP, CH 3, 2 DC into the same CH 2-SP, Photo 20. [11 DC, *2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC* into the CH 2-SP] x 3 times. 11 DC, SLST into the top of CH 3 from the beginning. Continue SLST around the CH and DC until the end. Cut a yarn, leave a long yarn approx. 100cm for sewing. Photo 21.

— Bag body :

Round 1 :

CH 22, DC into 3rd chain from hook, 18 DC, 3 DC into last CH. Working on the opposite side of the chain, 18 DC, 2 DC into last CH, SLST into 1st DC from the beginning. (42)

Round 2-13 :

CH 2, DC into the base of CH 2, 41 DC, SLST into top of CH 2 from the beginning. (42)

Round 14 :

CH 2, 13 DC, CH 18 (for the button hole loop) Photo 22, SLST into the base of CH 18, Photo 23, continue 29 DC, SLST into the top of CH 2.

Round 15 :

CH 1, RSC around the edge of the bag, across the button hole loop Photo 25 until to the end of the round Photo 26. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn tail. Photo 27.

— Shoulder Strap (Romanian cord) :

Info :

Use khaki yarn for the strap. Refer to video clip PBSLP-3 for demonstration.

Step 1 :

Start with CH 2 Photo 28, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook Photo 29, turn your work from right to left and you will work in the one loop on the bottom ST Photo 30.

Step 2 :

1 SC through the one loop on the bottom of ST, Photo 31. Turn your work from right to left again, this time you need to work through 2 loops in the next row Photo 32. 1 SC through 2 loops. Repeat until 100cm long or your desired length.

— Crochet the strap to the spring O-ring :

Step 1 :

Insert your hook through the center of the ring, yarn over, pull through the ring Photo 33. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook Photo 34, repeat for 3 more times Photo 35.

Step 2 :

SLST into the side the strap until you reach another end Photo 36, repeat the same method to attached the ring. Continue SLST into another side the strap until the end. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn end. Photo 37. Open the spring O-ring and attached to each side of the bag. Photo 38.

— Attach the Star Lily pocket :

Item Name (P1) :

Place the pocket to the bottom center of the bag Photo 39. Sew it to the bag through the back loops of the pocket. Feel free to stitch through the front to back for a strong seam Photo 40.

Item Name (P2) :

Sew the button onto the bag's top portion so that it aligns with the buttonhole loop on the opposite side. Photo 41.

Item Name (P3) :

Sew the leather label to the above center of the pocket. Photo 42.

Info :

If you do not have the spring O-ring, sew the strap direct to both side of the bag.

— Finishing :

Info :

Well done! Your Phone bag with Star Lily pocket is finished and I hope you enjoyed this pattern.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the Star Lily pocket centrally at the bottom of the bag and sew through the back loops of the pocket to the bag body for a discrete seam; stitch through front-to-back if you prefer a stronger seam.
  • Sew the button onto the top portion of the bag so it aligns exactly with the buttonhole loop created in Round 14 of the bag body.
  • Attach each spring O-ring to the ends of the Romanian cord strap and then attach the rings to the ring attachment points on each side of the bag.
  • Weave in and hide all yarn tails neatly with a tapestry needle, and trim any excess after securing knots to prevent unraveling.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to maintain correct stitch counts and consistent shaping.
  • 💡When forming puff or puff-like stitches, pull each loop evenly and keep them aligned so the motif looks tidy and symmetrical.
  • 💡Keep your tension slightly loose when working the Romanian cord strap to ensure the strap remains flexible and lays flat.

This Phone Bag with Star Lily pocket pattern brings a stylish, handmade touch to your everyday carry. Make one as a thoughtful gift or keep it as your go-to small bag for essentials. Enjoy the process and the lovely textured pocket detail that makes this bag stand out. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished phone bag measures approximately 12 cm wide and 17 cm high using the recommended yarn and 3.5mm hook; strap length is approx 100 cm or your desired length.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the bag and pocket to scale accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses front-post puff stitches and reverse single crochet; basic experience with DC and SC plus willingness to learn the special stitches is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed, and whether you make a longer strap or extra finishing touches.