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The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern
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2-3 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 stylish Boho Bag Saver — a hanging, lacy grocery bag holder that stores produce or plastic bags neatly. It uses V-stitches and a decorative tassel to create a modern bohemian look. The pattern is written in US terminology and works with DK or worsted yarn.

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

Youll get clear, round-by-round instructions, a gauge check, and an optional beaded tassel finishing tutorial. The finished saver measures approximately 4.5" wide by 24" long.

Why You'll Love This The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a practical household item into a beautiful handmade accent. I enjoy the rhythmic repeats of the V-stitch rounds—they are satisfying and meditative to crochet. The design is versatile so I can swap yarn colors and weights to match any kitchen or market bag aesthetic. I also love that it is quick to make but looks like a more advanced project, making it perfect for gifts or market sales.

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 how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn and color choices to fit any kitchen or market style.

I sometimes make this with a variegated DK yarn for a soft color transition through the V-stitch mesh.

If you want a chunkier, faster version, I use worsted weight yarn and a slightly tighter tension to keep the same finished size.

I also swap the tassel color for a contrasting pop or add a second smaller tassel for extra flair.

Try adding wooden beads or painted beads to the tassel for a boho, artisanal finish that stands out.

To make a longer saver, repeat additional V-stitch rounds in the mesh section until you reach the desired length.

I sometimes replace the beaded tassel with a loop-and-button closure if I want to hang the saver on a peg with a button for decoration.

Use cotton-blend yarns for better durability and washability, especially if you plan to store reusable produce bags inside.

I recommend experimenting with metallic or ribbon accents for a dressier version perfect for gifting at markets or craft fairs.

For a travel-friendly mini version, use lighter yarn and a smaller hook to make a pocket-sized bag saver or keyring holder.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not covering the hair elastic fully with half double crochet; work your hdc stitches snugly around the elastic so it is completely covered without ruffling. ✗ Skipping the gauge check after round 2 can make the bag saver too small or too large; measure diameter and change hook size before continuing if it doesnt match approximately 4" (10 cm). ✗ Crocheting V-stitches too tightly will close the lacy mesh; maintain a relaxed, consistent tension to keep the Vsts open and airy. ✗ Forgetting to join rounds correctly leads to uneven stitch counts; always join with the specified slip stitch and count stitches after each round to confirm counts. ✗ Attaching the tassel off-center can look awkward; count stitches carefully (to the 25th stitch of round 26) and use the Larks knot to center the tassel at the front.

The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

Create a modern, functional and beautiful grocery bag holder with this Boho Bag Saver pattern. Youll enjoy the lacy, bohemian look that is surprisingly easy to crochet and looks great on display. This pattern is perfect for making market-ready items or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for The Boho Bag Saver Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn (size 3), approximately 150-175 yards main color (example: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend - Whipped Cream pictured)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (size 4) alternative, approximately 150-175 yards (examples pictured: Hobby Lobby ILTY in Sleight Gray and Black)
  • 03
    Assorted yarn for tassel tails, approx. 15-20 wraps on 4" cardboard per tassel (same yarn as main or contrast color)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (H)
  • 02
    Regular sized hair elastic (preferably a new, thicker kind) to fit inside round base
  • 03
    15-20 mm wooden bead (optional) for tassel
  • 04
    4" piece of cardboard (for making tassel)
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    Scissors
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    Tape measure
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    Yarn needle for weaving in ends
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    Tiny crochet hook (to pull tassel strands through bead, optional)

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— 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.

Item Name (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.

Info :

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 to further secure the loop; weave in the tail and trim excess.
  • Create the tassel using a 4" cardboard form, attach tassel tails with a Larks knot to the 25th stitch of Round 26 so that the tassel is centered on the front (the ch-12 loop is the back).
  • Use a small hook to thread the 20 mm wooden bead onto the yarn strands, push the bead up to the top and open the strands below the bead to insert the tassel tails before tying.
  • Secure the tassel by tying a Gathering knot about 1" below the bead and trim the tassel ends evenly; push the bead up and position it as desired.
  • Weave in all beginning and ending tails neatly inside the project and trim any excess yarn for a clean finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a new, thicker hair elastic so it will be fully covered and will not stretch out over time.
  • 💡Check the diameter after Round 2; adjust hook size if your base does not measure approximately 4" (10 cm).
  • 💡Work V-stitches with even, relaxed tension to maintain an open lace look and consistent stitch counts.
  • 💡Join each round as instructed with a slip stitch and count stitches after key rounds to avoid mismatches.
  • 💡When adding the tassel, count stitches carefully to center it and secure knots tightly to prevent slipping.

This Boho Bag Saver pattern transforms ordinary grocery storage into a beautiful handmade accent for your home. Whether you gift it or hang it in your own pantry, it adds a charming, functional bohemian touch. Make a set in different colors for a coordinated kitchen display. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use DK or worsted weight yarn; the pattern notes worsted weight examples and advises crocheting a bit tighter with bulkier yarn. Gauge check after Round 2 is recommended.

Do I need special skills to make the V-stitch sections?

Basic knowledge of Tr (treble), ch (chain) and V-stitch construction is needed; the pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions so intermediate crocheters should be comfortable.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 2-3 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and yarn choice.