FYI- I have FREE video tutorial for this bag on my YouTube channel; This is the PDF version for those who prefer written patterns. Feel free to reference the video tutorial at any time!

Show your love of all things spooky while having somewhere to store your potions and trinkets with The Showtime Bag! The crocheted bag is fully lined and has an internal pocket to store your smaller items safely. The example is a 9” x 13.5” messenger bag, but my instructions show you how to make this bag in any size! The bag is fully lined with interfacing to keep it’s shape, and I cover the entire process. I also cover strap options, and walk you through making a removable & adjustable strap for your bag.

This pattern is written in English using US Crochet terms

Materials:

For the crocheted bag:
C1: Black yarn (I used Big Twist Classic in black, 260yds)
C2: White yarn (I used Premier Ever Soft in white, 220yds)
C3: Purple Yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft in purple, 45 yds)
C4: Neon green yarn (I used I Love This Yarn in Limelight, 120yds)
A 5.5mm crochet hook, or the appropriate hook for your yarn size
Stitch markers, Scissors, Yarn needle, Measuring tape, Sewing pins

For the bag liner:
1 yd cotton fabric of choice
1 yd stiff fusible interfacing (I used Pellon 71F)
Sewing needle & thread in complimentary color
An Iron

For the strap:
1.5” wide nylon webbing or strap material of choice
To make the strap adjustable:
1 - 1.5” Tri-glide slider
2 - 1.5” D rings or 2 - 1.5” rectangle rings
To make the strap detachable:
2 - 1.5” swivel hooks

Optional materials:
2yds ribbon (optional if using a crochet strap) & thread in complimentary color
Magnetic snaps (optional bag closures)
Fray check (to prevent sewn liner edges fraying)

The Showtime Bag crochet pattern
Copyright, 2024, Virginia Grace Kelley
All rights reserved
Photos copyright, 2024, Virginia Grace Kelley

Pattern not for distribution, sharing, reproduction or resale. No part of this pattern, including photos, may be used, copied, shared, sold, reproduced, altered or redistributed without written permission of the Author & Copyright holder, Virginia Grace Kelley. Pattern is intended for personal use only. Completed bags may be sold, as long as the pattern/designer is credited and/or linked. NOT approved for mass production. Feel free to share your completed bag on social media, but please do credit me as the pattern/designer.

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