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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

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

About This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a round floral slouch bag with a long decorative strap. It uses fine cotton yarn and multiple color changes to create layered petals and textured rounds. The instructions include detailed rounds, surface slip-stitch techniques, and step-by-step attachment of the flower to the strap.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for crafters who like colorful projects with decorative detail. Includes tips on smooth finishing, attaching new colors, and surface slip-stitching for a polished result.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a medallion-style flower with a practical slouch bag construction that feels both decorative and useful. I enjoy the way the layered rounds build texture and how each color change brings new life to the petals. The strap integration technique is clever and provides a seamless join that looks professional. Working each round felt like a small victory — the result is playful, tactile, and sure to attract compliments.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing the color palette; try muted earth tones for a vintage boho look or bright neons for a playful summer bag.

I often make the bag larger or smaller by using different yarn weights and adjusting the initial chain for the strap; bulky yarn plus a larger hook gives a chunky statement bag while thinner yarn creates a delicate compact version.

I sometimes replace the single large button with a magnetic snap or toggle closure if I want a cleaner finish or easier opening.

I like to add lining to the inside for extra durability and to tidy the colorful back of the surface slip-stitches; a simple round fabric lining sewn in place works well.

I add decorative tassels or a fringe along the strap for extra boho flair — just attach tassels evenly spaced along the strap before sewing the ends together.

I experiment with different numbers of petals or rounds on the flower part to create unique focal sizes; increasing petal rounds adds drama while fewer rounds gives a minimalist look.

I sometimes stitch small beads in the center or along a surface slip-stitch row for subtle sparkle; use glass or seed beads and stitch them securely.

I recommend practicing the surface slip-stitch technique on a small swatch first if you want a crisp, even line — it makes a big difference in the final effect.

I like to change the strap style by making two narrower straps instead of one wide strap for a crossbody feel, or braid two crocheted strips together for a textured handle.

I also enjoy making matching accessories like a small coin pouch or keychain using the flower motif to create a coordinated set that makes a lovely gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining rounds can make your color changes and placements uneven; place a marker at the start of each round and mark key points for accurate alignment. ✗ Not counting stitches between increases and petals will lead to mismatched petals and edges; count your stitches after each round and before starting pattern repeats to maintain symmetry. ✗ Crocheting too tightly when working backloops or surface slip-stitching can distort the flower shape; use consistent, slightly relaxed tension and test on a small swatch if needed. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and weave ends securely causes colors to come loose over time; finish each round neatly and weave ends with a wool needle into the back of the work.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Make a colorful Boho Flower Slouch Bag that combines floral mandala motifs with a sturdy crocheted strap for a unique handmade accessory. You will enjoy layering stitches and color changes to create rich texture and playful petals. This pattern walks you through each round with step-by-step instructions, photos, and finishing techniques so your bag looks polished and professional.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    6 balls of 100% cotton - Catania originals from Schachenmayr, weight 2 / fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds
  • 02
    Used colors in this pattern: apple, pink, taupe, nature, sky blue, mango

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle
  • 03
    Large button - Ø 1.5in / 4cm
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Strap :

Round 1 :

288ch, skip 3 stitches (=first dc), 4 dc in one, 283dc, 5dc in one, 283dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Info :

TIP : See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

Round 2 :

new color - first sc=attach between two dc after the 5dc in one - 284sc between the stitches, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, 284sc between st, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 3 :

new color - first dc=attach in second stitch after the last chain space + 2ch, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 4 :

attach a new color between two stitches after the last 3dc in one, sc around between the stitches, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 1 and 3, How to? See page 14.

— Flower Part - two times - :

Round 1 :

8ch, j.r.w. slst in first ch to form a ring, (first dc=3ch) - 21dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 2 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 stitches - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 3 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in a ch.sp - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet zigzag slst on/around the dc's of ROUND 1: pull a loop (from back to front) between two dc stitches, *insert hook in ch.sp ROUND 2 to the backside, yarn over, pull through loop, insert hook between the next two stitches R1, yarn over, pull through loop*, repeat from * to * till you have 41slst, cut yarn, finish last stitch with a wool needle, (total 42slst)

Round 4 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a ch.sp + 2ch - 1dc in a ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp (= a cross) (1dc in next ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp) 20 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off, (total 21 crosses)

Round 5 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 dc of a cross - [1sc in cross, (1dc, 2trc, 1dtr) in next cross, (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc) in next cross,] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 6 :

new color - first dtr = attach new color in backloop sc + 3ch - crochet in the backloops! - (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2trc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first dtr, fasten off,

Round 7 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2hdc - crochet between stitches - [1sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one, 2dc in one, (2trc in one) 2 times, 2dc in one, 2hdc in one, 1hdc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

- crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 5 starting in the same space of sc ROUND 5 (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle. - crochet surface slst in the backloops of ROUND 5 starting between 2 petals (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle,

Round 8 :

new color - first hdc = attach new color +1ch - crochet in the backloops! - 105hdc, j.r.w. slst in first hdc, fasten off,

Round 9 :

new color - first sc = attach a new color between 1hdc and 2hdc in one of ROUND 7 (see picture), [(1sc between st in R7, 2ch, skip 2st R7) 6 times, 1sc between st R7, skip 3st R7] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 10 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a loop (see picture) + 2ch - (3dc in loop) 42 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 11 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2sc of ROUND 9 - (1sc between 2sc R9, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 12 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 11 - (1sc in sc R11, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 13 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 12 - [(1sc in sc R12, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, (2dc in one) 2 times, 8dc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 14 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 13 - (1sc in sc R13, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, 2dc in one, 2dc, 2dc in one, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 15 :

bl=backloop - new color - first sc = attach new color in sc R14 - (1sc in backloop sc R14, 2sc in backloop, skip 1 f.loop R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 2sc in bl) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 16 :

new color - crochet in the horizontal loop on the backside of the stitches (see picture) - first trc = attach new color in sc between two petals + 3ch - (1trc, 3dc, 5hdc, 12sc, 5hdc, 3dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first trc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 11; start between two sc of R9. Crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 12/13; start in previous ROUND. Crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 7; start in R6 between 2hdc.

Info :

crochet the flower part on the strap: - attach a marker after the 3dc in one of the strap (see picture), fftb=from front to back / fbtf=from back to front

Round 17 :

attach a new color in the 9th stitch counted from left trc of ROUND 16 - 5ch(=first trc), remove hook, skip 19 stitches on the strap after the marker, insert hook fftb, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fftb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 2 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

Round 17 cont :

(1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times,

Round 17 cont :

(1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

Round 17 cont :

on top of the flowerpart: 2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 2trc, j.r.w. slst in first trc, (1ch, turn, 38sc, remove hook, insert fftb in next st on strap, pull through) 2 times,

Round 17 cont :

1ch, turn, (1sc, 1sc two rows lower) 19 times, 1sc, remove hook, insert hook fbtf, pull through and fasten off,

Info :

crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, follow the description from page 11, put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish of your flower bag.

— How To / Finishing :

Info :

HOW TO MAKE A SMOOTH FINISH: after you joined round and cut yarn, insert your hook from back to front in the last stitch you used (=first st of round), yarn over and pull cut yarn to the backside.

Info :

HOW TO ATTACH A NEW COLOR: insert hook, pull loop new color through stitch (or chain space/between two stitches), insert hook underneath the short end yarn, yarn over, pull through, (=first sc).

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HOW TO CROCHET BETWEEN STITCHES: insert hook between two stitches, this is not as usual in the stitch but insert lower.

Info :

HOW TO CROCHET SURFACE SLST ON/AROUND STITCHES: insert hook between two dc's, yarn over, pull through (1 loop), insert hook between the next two dc's, yarn over, pull through loop and repeat all around but do not crochet last slst, cut yarn and finish last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach each completed flower part to the strap by positioning the flower on the strap after you attached the marker (after the 3dc in one) and follow the Round 17 joining instructions to secure the flower top edge to the strap.
  • Crochet the second flower part on the opposite long side of the strap, parallel to the first flower, using the same attachment method so both flower faces align on each side.
  • Join both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both strap ends to create the closure and finish the strap securely.
  • Use surface slip stitches to highlight rounds as instructed (ROUND 1, ROUND 3, ROUND 5, ROUND 7 and others) before final assembly to ensure decorative lines sit correctly on the bag.
  • Weave and secure all loose ends with a wool needle, and finish last surface stitch with a wool needle as shown in the finishing instructions for a neat underside.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the join, the position after the 3dc for the strap, and any start of rounds to keep track of large stitch counts.
  • 💡Work surface slip-stitches and backloop rounds with relaxed tension to avoid warping the flower or strap edges.
  • 💡Fasten off and weave in ends as you go, especially at frequent color changes, to keep the back of your work tidy and secure.

This Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern blends colorful florals with practical design to create a statement accessory you will love making. The layered rounds and surface slip-stitch details give the bag rich texture and depth, perfect for gifting or everyday use. Pack your hooks and yarn and enjoy the relaxing process of creating something beautiful! 🧶🌸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately Ø 12 inches / 30 cm with a strap total length about 63 inches / 160 cm using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but this will affect size and stitch counts. If you change yarn weight, adjust hook size and test gauge, then adapt chain counts for the strap accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate — basic knowledge of sc, dc, hdc, trc, working in rounds, backloop work, and surface slip-stitching is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, color changes, and finishing steps.