Pretty late to the pleated bag game but it’s always at the back of my mind to try it. I simply love how it looks!
Materials
This bag is super customizable so you may use whatever material you wish but here’s what I used for reference.
- Acrylic 12-ply
- Size 4.0 mm hook
- 20mm Acrylic Buttons × 2
Abbreviations
| BLO | Back Loops Only |
| CH | Chain |
| FLO | Front Loops Only |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| SS | Slip Stitch |
Gauge
5 stitches × 5 rows of Single Crochets in 1″ – not very important here, just make any size you want!
Pattern
Bag
Adjust beginning number of CH to desired length, i.e. double of height of bag.
| Round | Stitches | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH 101, SC in 2nd CH from hook and every CH Tip: Work in the 3rd loop | 100 |
| 2~4 | CH 1, SC in each stitch | 100 |
| 5 | CH 1, SC BLO in each stitch | 100 |
| 6~8 | CH 1, SC in each stitch | 100 |
| 9 | CH 1, SC FLO in each stitch | 100 |
| 10~12 | CH 1, SC in each stitch | 100 |
Repeat R5~12 to desired width.
As you can see, it’s rows of SC in both loops and then working BLO/FLO to create the pleats. You can work more rows of regular SC for wider folds.
After you are satisfied with the width, fold your work crosswise, and SS both sides together.
Tip: work into the bottom loop of the lower piece and upper loop of the top piece instead of all 4 loops.
Strap
Adjust beginning number of CH to desired length.
| Round | Stitches | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH 181, SC in 2nd CH from hook and every CH Tip: Work in the 3rd loop | 180 |
| 2 | CH 1, SC in each stitch | 180 |
| 3 | CH 1, *3 SC, CH 3, Skip 3* × 5, 120 SC, *CH 3, Skip 3, 3 SC* × 5 | 180 |
| 4~5 | CH 1, SC in each stitch | 180 |
| 6 | CH 1, SS in each stitch | 180 |
Adjust the CH space to fit the size of your buttons.
Drawstring
CH 115 × 2
Adjust number of CH to desired length.
Weave around the top of the bag.
And we are done!
