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The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern
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2-4 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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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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 The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

This pattern creates a modern, functional Boho Bag Saver to hold grocery or shopping bags neatly. The open V-stitch motif gives a decorative, airy look while staying sturdy for practical use. It includes full round-by-round instructions and a beaded tassel finishing tutorial to personalize your piece.

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked in the round from a hair elastic base, the pattern expands into a long tube with a loop and tassel closure. Options for DK or worsted weight yarns are provided to suit your preferred texture.

Why You'll Love This The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a simple practical item into a beautiful handmade accent for your home. The repeating V-stitch motif is meditative to crochet and looks delicate while remaining functional. I enjoy how customizable it is — you can change yarn weight, color, or add beads for personality. The beaded tassel is my favorite finishing touch because it makes each piece feel special and gift-ready.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn weight and hook size to make different sizes; try bulky yarn with a larger hook for a chunkier saver or fingering yarn for a delicate, airy look.

I often swap the solid color for variegated or speckled yarn to give each V-stitch a different emphasis and visual texture.

For a more rustic vibe I use natural cotton or linen blends and add a larger wooden bead or leather cord for the tassel hanger.

If I want a more polished finish I add a fabric or woven lining inside the tube to protect delicate bags and give extra stability.

I like to make matching sets as market items — varying the bead size, tassel length, or using metallic thread for accents makes each piece unique and shop-friendly.

Try embroidering small initials or shapes into one of the solid sc rounds for a personalized gift option that customers will love.

To make a portable mini version for keychains, use a smaller hook and lighter yarn and shorten the number of V-stitch repeats to create a mini tube.

I sometimes add a small snap or button to the ch-12 loop so the tassel becomes a functional closure that keeps contents secure in transit.

Use recycled cotton or upcycled yarns for an eco-friendly option and emphasize the sustainable aspect when selling or gifting your finished item.

I recommend experimenting with bead types — glass, ceramic, or metal — each gives a different weight and aesthetic to the final tassel and overall hanger.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not covering the hair elastic completely with hdc in round 1 can leave gaps; ensure your 40 hdc fully cover the elastic and adjust tension so the stitches sit flat. ✗ Counting stitches incorrectly in round 2 will throw off the foundation for later rounds; count your dc after completing round 2 and adjust if needed before continuing. ✗ Crocheting the V-stitches too loosely will create an oversized openwork that lacks structure; maintain even tension and slightly firmer stitches for the Vsts to hold shape. ✗ Skipping the gauge check after round 2 may result in a bag saver that is the wrong diameter; measure the diameter and change hook size if it does not match approximately 4" (10 cm). ✗ Attaching the tassel off-center will make the final piece look uneven; follow the count instructions carefully and center the tassel on the 25th stitch of round 26.

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

Make a stylish, modern grocery bag holder that is both functional and beautiful. This Boho Bag Saver features an intricate openwork design that looks great on display and stores plastic bags neatly. You will enjoy making it as a market item, gift, or practical addition to your home. The pattern uses simple repeats and a decorative beaded tassel for a finished look.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    150-175 yards DK weight yarn (size 3) - recommended (I used Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend)
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    OR 150-175 yards worsted weight yarn (size 4) - optional (sample worsted weight versions used Hobby Lobby ILTY in Sleight Gray and Black)
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    Optional: 15-20 mm wooden bead for the beaded tassel
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    Small scraps of yarn for tassel making (approx. 15-20 wraps per tassel)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (H)
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    Regular sized hair elastic (preferably a new one), the thicker kind
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    15-20 mm wooden bead (optional)
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    4" piece of cardboard (optional, for tassel making)
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    Scissors
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    Tape measure
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    Yarn needle
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    Tiny crochet hook (to pull tassel strands through bead)
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    Stitch markers (optional)

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— Supplies Needed :

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- 5 mm size H hook. - Regular sized hair elastic (preferably a new one), the thicker kind. You don't want it to be stretched out. - 150-175 yards of DK weight (size 3) or worsted weight (size 4) yarn (I used Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend). - 15-20 mm wooden bead (optional). - 4" piece of cardboard (optional). - Scissors, tape measure, yarn needle.

— Terminology and Abbreviations Used :

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Pattern is written in US terminology. Beginning - beg. Chain(s) - ch(s). Double Crochet - dc. Fasten Off - FO. Half Double Crochet - hdc. Single Crochet - sc. Skip - sk. Slip Stitch - sl st. Space(es) - sp(s). Stitch(es) - st(s). Treble Crochet - Tr. V-Stitch - Vst.

— Special Stitches :

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V-Stitch- Make {1 Tr, ch 5, 1 Tr} into indicated st.

— Gauge :

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Gauge is not essential for this project, but I do give my diameter measurement after round 2 to give you a baseline measurement.

— Finished Measurements :

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Finished bag saver will measure approximately 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide x 24" (61 cm) long.

— Instructions :

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Begin by making a sl st into the hair elastic.

Round 1 :

Ch 1, 40 hdc inside hair elastic. Join with a sl st in top of first hdc. [40 hdc] NOTE: Your hdc should be completely covering the hair elastic but should not be ruffling up. See photo.

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (beg ch 2 does not count as a st from here on out), dc in same st as join and in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, * dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in first dc. [50 dc]

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Gauge check The diameter of my base is approximately 4" (10 cm). If yours does not measure the same, adjust hook size accordingly and start over.

Rounds 3-4 :

Ch 2, dc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in first dc. [50 dc]

Round 5 :

Ch 9 (counts as 1 Tr + ch 5), Tr in same st (Vst made), ch 3, sk 4 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk 4 sts, * Vst in next st, ch 3, sk 4 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk 4 sts; rep from * end. Join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch 9, sl st into next 2 chs of beg ch 9. [5 Vsts, 5 sc, 10 ch-3 sps] (see photo below)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc in same ch sp, ch 3, Vst in next sc, ch 3, * sc in ch sp of next Vst, ch 3, Vst in next sc, ch 3; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in first sc. [5 Vsts, 5 sc, 10 ch 3-sps] (see photo below)

Round 7 :

Ch 9 (counts as 1 Tr + ch 5), Tr in same st (Vst made), ch 3, sc in ch sp of next Vst, ch 3, * Vst in next sc, ch 3, sc in ch sp of next Vst, ch 3; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch 9, sl st in next 2 chs of beg ch 9. [5 Vsts, 5 sc, 10 ch 3-sps] (see photo below)

Rounds 8-24 :

Rep rounds 6-7, ending on a round 6 rep.

Round 25 :

Ch 1, * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch sp, sc in next Tr, 3 sc in ch-5 sp, sc in next Tr, 2 sc in next ch sp; rep from * to end. Join with a sl st in first sc. [50 sc]

Rounds 26-27 :

Ch 1, hdc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in first hdc. [50 hdc]

Round 28 :

Ch 1, hdc in each st to end, ch 12, sl st in top of last hdc made to create a loop. Join with a sl st in first hdc. [50 hdc, 1 ch-12 sp]

Round 29 :

Ch 1, sc in each st until ch-12 sp, 12 sc in ch sp. Join with a sl st in first sc. FO, leaving a long 6"-8" tail. [62 sc]

Info :

Take long tail and wrap around the base of the ch 12 loop to further secure. Weave in tail and cut off excess. Weave in beginning tail.

Add beaded tassel :

1) Using your 4" piece of cardboard, wrap your yarn approx. 15-20 times and cut bottoms to create tassel tails. Set aside. 2) Cut another piece of yarn approx. 12" long. Count from ch 12 loop to the 25th st of round 26. Using the Larks knot, attach 12" strand to st 25. (You want it to be centered to the front. The ch-12 loop is the back of the project.) 3) Grab a tiny hook small enough to put your 20 mm bead on and draw those ends through the bead. Push the bead upwards to the top. 4) Open the ends below the bead. Grab your tassel tails and place them in the middle of those strands to tie around the tassel tails to secure. 5) Cut another length of yarn approx. 6" in length and use the Gathering knot to secure tassel tails in place, approx. 1" below the bead. Cut the bottom of the tassel tails so that the ends are even.

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Pictured are worsted weight versions in Hobby Lobby's ILTY in the colors Sleight Gray and Black. They turned out to be the exact same size for me as the DK weight version, but I did intentionally crochet a bit tighter since I knew the yarn was technically bulkier.

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Your Boho Bag Saver is complete!

Assembly Instructions

  • Take the long tail left from Round 29 and wrap it around the base of the ch-12 loop several times to further secure the loop, then weave in the tail and trim excess.
  • Position the 12" strand attached with the Lark's knot at stitch 25 of round 26 so the tassel is centered on the front (the ch-12 loop is the back).
  • Use a tiny hook to draw tassel strands through the 15-20 mm bead and push the bead up to the top, then open the strands below the bead and insert tassel tails before tying around to secure.
  • Use another short length of yarn (approx. 6") to make a gathering knot about 1" below the bead to secure the tassel, then trim the tassel ends evenly.
  • Weave in any remaining beginning and ending tails securely inside the top rounds so they are hidden and the bag saver can be hung or used without loose ends showing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers if needed to mark the beginning of rounds especially when you are working repetitive V-stitch rounds so you keep correct placement.
  • 💡Stuffing is not required; keep tension consistent and slightly firm for structure, especially when using worsted weight yarn to avoid a floppy result.
  • 💡Measure your base after round 2; if the diameter is not approximately 4" (10 cm) adjust your hook size and remake the base to ensure the correct finished width.
  • 💡When adding the tassel, count from the ch-12 loop to the 25th stitch of round 26 to center the tassel correctly and maintain a neat front-facing finish.

This Boho Bag Saver is a beautiful, practical piece to organize and store your grocery bags in style. It combines simple rounds with an elegant V-stitch motif and a charming beaded tassel for a handmade touch. Perfect for gifting, selling at markets, or adding boho flair to your pantry. 🧶🪵✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag saver measures approximately 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide by 24" (61 cm) long using the recommended yarn and 5.0 mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can use DK or worsted weight yarn. The designer used DK but also tested worsted weight (Hobby Lobby ILTY) with slightly tighter tension to achieve a similar finished size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; familiarity with dc, hdc, sc, Tr, V-stitches, and working in the round will help you complete it comfortably.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 2-4 hours, though time will vary based on experience level, yarn weight, and Crochet speed.