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Trapeze Bag Pattern

Trapeze Bag 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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Stylish Touch

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

About This Trapeze Bag Pattern

This pattern creates a trapeze-shaped crochet bag built from three crochet hexagons and two square panels joined together. It uses cord or bulky cotton/acrylic yarn to produce a sturdy, structured tote with a geometric design. The instructions include detailed rounds for hexagon and square pieces, plus clear assembly steps and finishing tips.

Trapeze Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for makers who enjoy modular construction and textured stitches. The pattern includes photo references and a magic ring tutorial to help you achieve neat centers.

Why You'll Love This Trapeze Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple geometric motifs into a chic, functional bag that is gorgeous and practical. I enjoy how the hexagons create a striking textured pattern when joined, and how the square panel provides structure to the bag. The construction is satisfying — crocheting separate pieces and assembling them feels like putting together a crafted puzzle. I also appreciate that you can easily adapt yarn weight and cord to personalize the size and look of the finished bag.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing cord color combinations to create bold or subtle geometric effects.

You can make the bag larger by using a thicker cord and a larger hook, or smaller by using thinner cord and a smaller hook.

I often add a fabric lining to increase durability and hide woven-in ends; sew it in before adding handles for a neat finish.

Swap the leather handles for chain straps or crocheted straps for a different look and wearability.

I sometimes embroider initials or a small motif onto one square panel to personalize the bag.

Try making all pieces in gradient colors to create an ombre effect across the hexagons and square.

If you want a slouchier bag, reduce the cord tension slightly or use softer yarn instead of stiff cord.

For a more structured base, add a thin plastic or cardboard insert covered with fabric before attaching the second square.

I recommend experimenting with buttoned or snap closures at the top for extra security when using as a daily tote.

Mix yarns like cotton with a metallic thread for subtle shimmer, or use recycled textile cord for an eco-friendly handmade bag.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the recommended cord thickness causes uneven fabric and sizing; use 3-4 mm cord or the suggested yarn weight to match gauge and shape. ✗ Not leaving long cord ends for joining will make seams difficult to secure; leave the specified long ends (about 110-120 cm for hexagons and ~4 m for squares) to complete neat joins. ✗ Ignoring the direction of the front side when joining pieces can flip panels inward; always position front sides together as shown in the photos before slip-stitch joining. ✗ Pulling the cord too tightly when closing the magic ring can warp the center; tighten firmly but gently and weave in the starting tail between stitches on the wrong side to hide it.

Trapeze Bag Pattern

Make a stylish trapeze-shaped crochet bag using cord or bulky yarn. This pattern guides you through crochet hexagons and a square panel, joining them to create a unique geometric tote. Youll learn simple shaping, joining techniques, and finishing details for a polished handmade bag.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Trapeze Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    3-4 mm cotton, acrylic or polyester cord - 300-350 meters total
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    Sample used: 3 mm polyester cord (amount included above)
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    Thicker cord or yarn will produce a larger bag (adjust quantity accordingly)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5 mm
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Yarn needle / tapestry needle for weaving ends
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    Handles for bag with buttons or sewn ones (or straps to sew on)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Hexagon :

Info :

Make a Magic Ring. Step by step guide for making a Magic Ring (MR) can be found on page 12.

Round 1 :

in MR: ch5 (counts as 1dc and a ch2), [ 2dc, ch2 ]*5, 1dc, tighten the ring firmly, sl st in 3rd ch (12) (pic. 1-5)

Info :

ch2 space will be referred to as the corner chain space = corner (pic. 5)

Round 2 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc) 1sc and a ch1 counts as 1dc here and throughout pattern, dc in the next 2 stitches, [ in the next corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 2dc ]*5, sl st in first ch of ch3 (24) (pic. 6-12)

Info :

Using a needle, weave in the loose thread that began the magic ring between stitches on the wrong side. Cut off the end (pic. 13)

Round 3 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc), 4dc, [ in the next corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 4dc ]*5, sl st (36) (pic. 14)

Round 4 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc), 6dc, [ in the corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 6dc ]*5, sl st (48)

Round 5 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc), 8dc, [ in the corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 8dc ]*5, sl st (60)

Round 6 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc), 10dc, [ in the corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 10dc ]*5, sl st (72)

Round 7 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc), 12dc, [ in the corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 12dc ]*5, sl st (84)

Round 8 :

begin in the corner: (1sc, ch3, 1dc), 14dc, [ in the corner: (1dc, ch2, 1dc), 14dc ]*5, sl st (96)

Info :

Cut off the cord, leaving the end about 20 cm. Pull the cord out as shown on pic. 15. Using a needle close the round as it is shown on pic. 16-17. Hide the end on wrong side and cut it off.

Info :

Crochet two more hexagons using rows 1-8. In these 2 hexagons leave the ends of cord about 110-120 centimeters (pic. 22)

— Join Hexagons :

Info :

Put the 1st and 2nd hexagons with the front side as shown on picture 21. Join parts: work sl st along 1 side through 2 layers (use the end of the 110 cm of cord that you left on the second hexagon). (pic. 22-24) Make the first and the last sl st in ch of corner spaces. (pic. 21) You'll have 18 sts in total. Hide the end on the wrong side and cut it off. (pic. 25-27)

Info :

Join the 2nd and 3rd hexagons in the same way (use the end of the 110 cm of cord that you left on the third hexagon) (pic. 28)

— Square Part :

Round 1 :

in MR: ch3 (counts as a 1dc ), 3dc, [ ch2, 4dc ]*3, ch1, tighten ring firmly, sl st in 3rd ch (16) (pic. 31-36)

Round 2 :

into the corner just behind: (1sc, ch1, 1dc) 1sc and a ch1 counts as 1dc here and throughout pattern, [ dc in the next 4 stitches, into the next corner: (2dc, ch2, 2dc) ]*3, 4dc, into the last corner: (2dc, ch1, sl st in ch1 ) (32) (pic. 38-46)

Info :

Using a needle, weave in the loose thread that began the magic ring between stitches on the wrong side (pic. 47)

Round 3 :

into the corner just behind: (1sc, ch1, 1dc), [ 8dc, into the next corner: (2dc, ch2, 2dc) ]*3, 8dc, into the last corner: (2dc, ch1, sl st) (48)

Round 4 :

into the corner just behind: (1sc, ch1, 1dc), [ 12dc, into the next corner: (2dc, ch2, 2dc) ]*3, 12dc, into the last corner: (2dc, ch2, sl st) (64) (pic. 48)

Info :

Leave the end of the cord about 4 meters long. Pull out the cord as shown on picture 49.

Info :

Crochet the second square using rows 1-4 (pic. 50)

— Assembly :

Info :

Steam the parts. Follow the recommendations for your cord or yarn

Step 1 :

Take the part of 3 hexagons and fold it in half, front side outside. Put a square part near as shown on picture 51. The long end of the cord should be on top. Join the square to the hexagon with a sl st. One square side has 16 dc. One side of hexagon has 16 dc. Make the first sl st in ch of the corner spaces (pic. 52)

Info :

Pay attention on how to work in corners, shown on pictures 55-56. Join one ch of the corner with ch of one hexagon, then join second ch with ch of another hexagon.

Step 2 :

Continue work with sl st to the end of square part. (pic. 57-58)

Step 3 :

Make 5 sl st on sides of hexagons, connecting them (pic. 59)

Info :

Hide the end of cord on the wrong side. Cut off. (pic. 60-61)

Step 4 :

Join the square part on the other side of the bag. Work in the same way. (pic. 62-63)

Info :

Steam the bag. Follow the recommendations for your cord or yarn.

Final :

Insert or sew the handles at the top of the bag in the corner spaces. Your bag is finished! (pic. 64)

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the three-hexagon strip in half with front sides out and position a square panel near the folded edge (picture 51); use the long 4 m cord end on the square to slip-stitch the square to the hexagon, matching the 16 dc side to the hexagon side and starting the first sl st in the corner ch space.
  • Join hexagons by placing two hexagons with front sides together and slip-stitching along one side through 2 layers using the 110-120 cm cord ends left on those hexagons; make the first and last sl st into the corner chain spaces to create 18 sts total.
  • Continue joining by slip-stitching along the sides, then make five slip-stitches along the adjoining hexagon sides to connect them as shown (pic. 59); hide ends on the wrong side and trim.
  • After attaching the square panels to both sides, steam the completed bag following yarn/cord care recommendations, then insert or sew the handles into the top corner spaces to finish the bag.

Important Notes

  • 💡Steam the parts and the finished bag following the cord or yarn manufacturer's recommendations to set the shape without damaging fibers.
  • 💡Leave the specified long cord ends for joining: about 20 cm for finishing the first hexagon round, 110-120 cm for hexagon joins, and about 4 meters for joining squares to hexagons.
  • 💡Always position front sides correctly before joining and make the first and last slip stitches in the corner chain spaces for neat, aligned seams.

Congratulations on finishing your Trapeze Bag! This geometric crochet tote is both functional and stylish, perfect for everyday use or gifting. Keep experimenting with colors and cord thickness to create unique variations. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The sample bag measures approximately 15" (38 cm) high and 12" (30.5 cm) wide using 3 mm polyester cord and a 5 mm hook; size will vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights or cords, but this will affect final size and structure; thicker yarn produces a larger, firmer bag and you should adjust quantities and possibly hook size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of magic ring, double crochet, single crochet, and joining techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, yarn used, and assembly time.