Make a stylish, mosaic-overlay crochet backpack with detailed charts and step-by-step photos. This pattern guides you through the bottom, body, lining, straps and finishing touches to create a durable, beautiful bag. Youll work overlay mosaic, front-post stitches, and precise shaping for a polished result. Perfect for crocheters who love colorwork and a satisfying, professional finish.
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— Before starting :
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— Gauge :
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Single crochet stitch through back loop only: 30 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4".
— Bag bottom :
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Chart 1 on p. 5. Video for bottom Rounds 1, 2: https://youtu.be/XEP3AcIPy18
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Special stitch: inc: increase, 2sc blo in same st.
Rnd 1 :
(RS): with A make 32sts of foundation cord, turn, ch1 (doesn't count as st throughout), 3sc in same st, 30sc, 3sc in last st, other side of fnd cord (work in same sts from other side): 30sc, ss in 1st sc. (66sc)
Rnd 2 :
(RS): ch1, *3inc, pm, 30sc, pm, rep from * except don't pm at the end of rnd, ss in 1st sc (later in the pattern: ss). (72sc)
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Note: 30sc in the middle of both long sides are separated by markers from short sides with increases to help you count sts. Move markers up in every round.
Rnd 3 :
ch1, *[inc, sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (78sc)
Rnd 4 :
ch1, *[2sc, inc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (84sc)
Rnd 5 :
ch1, *[inc, 3sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (90sc)
Rnd 6 :
ch1, *3sc, [inc, 4sc]x2, inc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (96sc)
Rnd 7 :
ch1, *sc, [inc, 5sc]x2, inc, 4sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (102sc)
Rnd 8 :
ch1, *[6sc, inc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (108sc)
Rnd 9 :
ch1, *4sc, [inc, 7sc]x2, inc, 3sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (114sc)
Rnd 10 :
ch1, *[inc, 8sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (120sc)
Rnd 11 :
ch1, *7sc, [inc, 9sc]x2, inc, 2sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (126sc)
Rnd 12 :
ch1, *3sc, [inc, 10sc]x2, inc, 7sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (132sc)
Rnd 13 :
ch1, *7sc, [inc, 11sc]x2, inc, 4sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (138sc)
Rnd 14 :
ch1, *[12sc, inc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (144sc)
Rnd 15 :
ch1, *5sc, [inc, 13sc]x2, inc, 8sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (150sc)
Rnd 16 :
ch1, *sc, [inc, 14sc]x2, inc, 13sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (156sc)
Rnd 17 :
ch1, *10sc, [inc, 15sc]x2, inc, 5sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (162sc)
Rnd 18 :
ch1, *4sc, [inc, 16sc]x2, inc, 12sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (168sc)
Rnd 19 :
ch1, *15sc, [inc, 17sc]x2, inc, 2sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (174sc)
Rnd 20 :
ch1, *10sc, [inc, 18sc]x2, inc, 8sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (180sc)
Rnd 21 :
ch1, *5sc, [inc, 19sc]x2, inc, 14sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (186sc)
Rnd 22 :
ch1, *15sc, [inc, 20sc]x2, inc, 5sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (192sc)
Rnd 23 :
ch1, *11sc, [inc, 21sc]x2, inc, 10sc, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (198sc)
Rnd 24 :
ch1, *[inc, 22sc]x3, 30sc, rep from *, ss. (204sc)
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Fasten off. Wash and dry according to Care section on p. 12. Measure length (L=26cm/10 1/4") and width (W=16cm/6 1/4"). Trace bag bottom to a piece of paper and cut out a template for making lining.
— Rules for overlay mosaic crochet :
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Overlay mosaic crochet is worked on right side (RS) only. Each round is made with one color. Yarn1 and Yarn2 are alternated in each round. Switch to next color at the end of rnd: make joining ss in back loop of first stitch with next rnd color, tighten all loops. Sc (empty blocks on charts): made in stitches from prev round through back loop only. Abbreviation blo (back loop only) is skipped to simplify instructions. Dc, dc- increases and decreases: drop down stitches, made in stitches from corresponding color rnd (2nd rnd down) and through front loop only. Abbreviation flo (front loop only) is skipped to simplify instructions. 1st st of each mosaic rnd: sc is made in back loop of pr st, dc is made in front loop of st from corresponding color rnd (2nd rnd down). Last ss of each mosaic rnd is made with next rnd color in back loop of 1st st. Use invisible join technique for rounds that start and end with dc (Videos section).
— Bag body :
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Charts 2, 3 on p. 7, 11. Step pictures for Rnds 13-43 on p. 13. Special stitches: FPdc, FPtr (front post stitches): made in directed stitches from 2nd rnd down/ same color rnd. FPhdc: made in dc from prev rnd. Leg(s): parts of decreasing sts. For example, dc2tog has two dc-legs. /-dc, /-sc: right-slanted dc or sc. \-dc, \-sc: left-slanted dc or sc. Shorter bag: skip Rounds 67-82.
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Join B: fold bottom in half width-wise, join B in fold at the long side (the one with rounds joining line). Rounds 1-9 with charts introduction: https://youtu.be/SbMaAkxDpC8
Rnd 1 :
with B ch1, 204sc, ss. Switch to upcoming color at the end of Rnd 3: make last ss with C.
Rnd 2 :
with B ch1, 204sc, with C ss.
Rnd 3 :
with C ch1, 204sc, with B ss.
Rnd 4 :
with C ch1, 204sc, with B ss.
Rnd 5 :
with B ch1, 204sc, with C ss.
Rnd 7 :
with B *sc, 3dc, [3sc, dc]x6, 3sc, 3dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 8 :
with C *dc, 3sc, dc, sc, dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc]x3, 3sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 9 :
with B *sc, 2dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc]x3, 2sc, dc, 2sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 10 :
with C *dc, 2sc, dc, [3sc, dc]x7, 2sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 11 :
with B *sc, 2dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc]x?, rep from * x5, with C ss. (See chart for exact repeats and FP stitch placement.)
Rnd 12 :
with C *dc, 3sc, dc, sc, dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc]x3, 3sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
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Step pictures for Rnds 13-43 on p. 13. Rnds 13-43 create flower motif following Chart 2 and step photos. Charts and notes for chart 2 include red column highlights and special dc2inc/ sc2tog instructions; follow chart key on p.11.
Rnd 13 :
with B *2sc, 2dc, [3sc, dc]x7, dc, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 14 :
with C, *dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 29sc (1st in 2nd of 2dc, last in 1st of 2dc), sk dc, dc2inc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 15 :
with B *sc, FPhdc, 4sc, 2dc, 19sc, 2dc, 4sc, FPhdc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 16 :
with C *dc, sc, dc, sc, dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 21sc (1st in 2nd of 2dc, last in 1st of 2dc), sk dc, dc2inc, dc, sc, dc, sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 17 :
with B *sc, dc2inc (in FPhdc), sk dc, 2sc, tr (in sc below 2nd st back), 3sc (1st in 2nd dc of dc2inc), dc2tog (1st leg in sc below prev sc), 15dc, dc2tog, 3sc (1st above 2nd leg of prev st), last in 1st dc of dc2inc), tr (in sc below 3rd st forward), 2sc (1st in dc, 2nd in sc), sk dc, dc2inc (in FPhdc), rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rounds 18-20 :
Follow chart instructions and video for Rounds 18-20: https://youtu.be/wdkBpgrSBOW
Rnd 18 :
with C *dc, 2sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev st), dc (in tr), 3dc (1st in 2nd dc of dc2inc), 17sc (1st and last in dc2tog), 3dc (last in 1st dc of dc2inc), dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 19 :
with B *sc, 2dc, 4sc (1st in dc2tog), FPtr in tr, 2sc (1st in dc), dc2tog (1st leg in dc2tog or below prev st), 6dc, sc, 6dc, dc2tog, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 20 :
with C *dc, 4sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev sc), dc (in 1st of 3dc), sc (in FPtr), dc (in 3rd of 3dc), dc2inc (in next sc), sk dc2tog, 6sc (1st in next dc after dc2tog), dc, 6sc (last in dc before dc2tog), sk dc2tog, dc2inc (in sc below next sc after dc2tog), dc (in 1st of 3dc), sc (in FPtr), dc (in 3rd of 3dc), dc2tog (1st leg in sc, 2nd leg in dc), 4sc (1st in st above prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rounds 21-25 :
Follow chart and video for Rounds 21-25: https://youtu.be/pPRa9HCHisc
Rnd 21 :
with B *sc, 3dc, dc2inc, sk dc2tog, 3sc (2nd in sc above FPtr), FPtr (in FPtr), sc (in 2nd dc of dc2inc), 5dc, 3sc (2nd in dc), 5dc, sc (in 1st dc of dc2inc), FPtr (in FPtr), 3sc (2nd in sc above FPtr), sk dc2tog, dc2inc, 3dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 22 :
with C *dc, 6sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev st, 2nd in sc), dc (in dc), sc (in FPtr), dc2inc (in 2nd dc of dc2inc), sk dc, 4sc, dc, sc, dc, 4sc, sk dc, dc2inc (in 1st dc of dc2inc), sc (in FPtr), dc (in dc), dc2tog (1st leg in sc, 2nd leg in dc), 6sc (1st in sc above prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 23 :
with B *2sc, 4dc, dc2inc (in sc after dc2inc), sk dc2tog, 4sc (2nd in sc above FPtr), 3dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, 4sc (3rd in sc above FPtr), sk dc2tog, dc2inc (in sc), 4dc, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 24 :
with C *2dc, 7sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc below prev st, 2nd leg in sc above FPtr), 2dc, 3sc, dc, 3sc, 2dc, dc2tog (1st leg in sc above FPtr), 7sc (1st in st above prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.
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Fasten off A. Wash and dry according to Care section. Measure and follow Chart 2 for flower motif positioning. Continue following Charts 2 and 3 for rounds 25-120. See chart notes: start Rnd 28 with dc2inc; start Rnd 42 with sc2tog (special instructions included in Notes for Chart 2).
Rnd 25 :
with B *4sc, 6\-dc (in 5dc and sc; 1st in dc below prev sc), sk dc2tog, 2sc, 2dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, 2dc, 2sc, sk dc2tog, 6\-dc (1st in sc after dc2tog, each in st below next st), 3sc (1st in st above st with prev dc), rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 26 :
with C *3sc, dc2tog (1st leg in st below prev sc), 2FPhdc (in 1st and 2nd of 6 dc), 8sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 8sc, 2 FPhdc (in last 2dc of 6), dc2tog, 2sc (1st in st above st with prev leg), rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 27 :
with B *sc, 2dc, 6sc (1st in dc2tog), dc2tog (1st leg in st below prev sc), 3dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, dc2tog, 6sc (1st in st above prev leg, 4th and 5th in FPhdc, 6th in dc2tog), 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 28 :
with C dc2inc, *sk dc, 2sc (1st in dc, 2nd in sc), 6\-dc (1st in dc2tog below prev sc), sk dc2tog, 3sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, 6/-dc (1st in sc after dc2og, 4th and 5th in FPhdc), 2sc (1st in sc above dc2tog with last dc), sk dc**, dc3inc in sc, rep from * x4, rep from * to **, dc in same st as beg dc2inc (tog counts as dc3inc), with B ss.
Rnd 29 :
with B *2sc, dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 5sc, dc2tog (1st leg in dc2tog), 2dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, 2sc, 2dc, dc2tog (2nd leg in dc2tog), 5sc, sk dc, dc2inc, dc, sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 30 :
with C *dc, dc2inc, sk dc, 2sc (in dc2inc), 4dc, dc2inc, sk dc2tog, 3sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 3sc, sk dc2tog, dc2inc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
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Rounds 31-43 have detailed step photos and charts. See Rounds 31-43: https://youtu.be/tCixnwvveAI and step pictures on p.13. Follow Chart 2 and photo sequence to produce the flower motif (Rounds 13-43 except Rnds 26, 27, 36).
Rnd 31 :
with B *3sc, 2dc, 6sc, 3dc (2 in dc, last in sc), 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, 3dc, 6sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
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Continue following Chart 2 and Chart 3 for motif repeats and transitions. From Rnd 44 onward overlay mosaic patterns shift between Yarn A, B, and C per charts 3 and notes. Keep making all sc in back loop and all dc in front loop from 1 round down as noted later.
Rnd 44 :
with C *4sc, [dc, sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc]x3, dc, sc, dc, 3sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 45 :
with B *sc, 2dc, [2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc]x3, 2sc, dc, 2sc, 2dc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 46 :
with C *dc, 2sc, [dc, 3sc]x7, dc, 2sc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 47 :
with B *2sc, [dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc, sc]x4, rep from * x5, with C ss.
Rnd 48 :
with C *sc, dc, 2sc, [dc, sc, dc, 2sc, dc, rep]x3, dc, sc, dc, 2sc, dc, rep from * x5, with B ss.
Rnd 49 :
with B *dc, 2sc, [dc, 3sc]x7, dc, 2sc, rep from * x5, with C ss.
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Note: Keep making all sc in back loop, all dc in front loop from 1 round down for overlay mosaic continuity.
Rnd 50 :
with C 204sc, with B ss.
Rnd 51 :
with B 204sc, with C ss.
Rnd 52 :
rep Rnd 50. (204sc)
Dec Rnd 53 :
with B [49dc, dc2tog]x4, with C ss. (200 sts)
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Chart 3 on p. 11 covers Rounds 54-120: follow chart key, red column highlights first stitch of each round. Notes for Chart 3 include special FPdc2tog starts and mid-round sc3tog adjustments.
Rnd 54 :
with C 200sc (in each st), with B ss.
Rnd 55 :
with B 200sc (in each st), with C ss.
Rnd 56 :
with C sc, \-dc (in sc below prev st, part of "dc, sc, dc" in same st), [sk sc, 2sc, dc2tog (sk 2sc after prev dc, 1st leg in next sc, sk sc, 2nd leg in next sc), 2sc (1st in st above 2nd leg), sk 2sc after prev dc*, (dc, sc, dc) in next sc, but middle sc in sc from prev rnd while both dc in sc from 2nd rnd down]x24, rep from [ to *, dc in same st as 1st dc, with B ss.
Rnd 57 :
with B [dc, sc, 2dc, FPsc (in dc2tog), 2dc, sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 58 :
with C [3sc, FPtr (in 2nd dc of "(dc, sc, dc) in sc"), sc (in FPsc), FPtr (in 1st dc of next "(dc, sc, dc) in sc"), 2sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 59 :
with B [3dc, sc (in FPtr), dc (in FPsc), sc (in FPtr), 2dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 60 :
with C [4sc, FPdc2tog (legs in FPtr), 3sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 61 :
with B [4dc, sc (in FPdc2tog), 3dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 62 :
with C [4sc, FPdc (in FPdc2tog), 3sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 63 :
with B [4dc, sc (in FPdc), 3dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 64 :
with C [3sc, FPdc (in FPdc), sc (in sc above same st), FPdc (in same FPdc), sk dc, 2sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 65 :
with B [3dc, sc (in 1st FPdc), dc bet 2 FPdc, sc (in 2nd FPdc), 2dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 66 :
with C [sc, FPtr (in 1st FPdc), 5sc, FPtr (in 2nd FPdc)]x25, with B ss.
Info :
For a shorter bag, skip Rounds 67-82.
Rnd 67 :
with B [dc, sc (in FPtr), 5dc, sc (in FPtr)]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 68 :
with C [FPdc2tog (legs in FPtr to left and right), 7sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 69 :
with B [sc (in FPdc2tog), 7dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 70 :
with C [FPdc (in FPdc2tog), 7sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 71 :
with B [sc (in FPdc), 7dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 72 :
with C sc, FPdc (in FPdc), [5sc, sk last dc (of 7)*, FPdc (in FPdc), sc (in sc above same st), FPdc in same FPdc]x24, rep from [ to *, FPdc in same st as 1st FPdc, with B ss.
Rnd 73 :
with B [dc (bet 2 FPdc), sc (in FPdc), 5dc, sc (in FPdc)]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 74 :
with C [3sc, FPtr (in FPdc), sc, FPtr (in next FPdc), 2sc]x25, with B ss.
Rnd 75 :
with B [3dc, sc (in FPtr), 2dc]x25, with C ss.
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Rounds 76-82: rep Rnds 60-66 for continuation of pattern. Continue following Chart 3 and notes for Rnds 83-120.
Rnd 83 :
with B [dc, sc (in FPtr), 2dc, sc, 2dc, sc (in FPtr)]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 84 :
with C [FPdc2tog (legs in FPtr to the left and right), 2sc, sk dc, dc (in sc), sc (in sc above same sc), dc (in same sc as 1st dc), sk dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 85 :
with A 200sc (in every st), with C ss.
Rnd 86 :
with C 200sc (in every st), with A ss.
Rnd 87 :
with A 200dc (in every st), with C ss.
Rnd 90 :
with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 91 :
with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 92 :
with C [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 93 :
with A [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 94 :
with C [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 95 :
with A [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 96 :
with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 97 :
with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 98 :
with C [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 99 :
with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 100 :
with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 101 :
with A [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 102 :
with C [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 103 :
with A [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 104 :
with C [sc, dc, 2sc, dc, 2sc, dc]x25, with A ss.
Rnd 105 :
with A [2sc, dc, 3sc, dc, sc]x25, with C ss.
Rnd 106 :
with C [dc, 2sc, dc, sc, dc, 2sc]x25, with A ss.
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Upper edge backing: Note: backing circumference should be less than of rem bag, hence 8 sts are decreased in next round.
Dec Rnd 107 :
with A [23sc blo, sc2tog blo]x8, ss. (192sc)
Rnds 108-120 :
with A 192sc blo, ss. Fasten off after Rnd 120. Wash and dry according to Care instructions.
— Lining :
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Soften bag by stretching it gently in all directions, imitating wear before measuring. 1) Measure straight part of the bag excluding bottom and upper edge backing: 34.5cm/ 13 5/8". Add 2cm/ 3/4" for adjustment and 1.5cm/ 1/2" for seam allowance: 38cm/ 15". 2) Measure bag width (35.12cm/ 13 7/8"), multiply x2 (70.24cm/ 27 3/4"), add 3cm/ 1 1/4" for seam allowance (73.24cm/ 28 7/8"). Cut a rectangle 73.24cm x 38cm/ 28 7/8" x 15".
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3) Cut bottom using previously made template, adding 1.5cm/ 1/2" around for seam allowance. Baste side seam with 1.5cm/ 1/2" seam allowance. 4) Fold piece in half, placing seam in the middle of one side. Insert lining into the bag, check if it fits in perfectly. Make side seam. Overcast side seam edges separately, press open.
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5) Fold bottom in half both ways and mark folds. 6) You marked 4 equal parts. 7) Fold lining at the side seam, mark fold on other side. Align side seam and marker, mark folds on both sides. You marked 4 equal parts. 8) Place lining and bottom right sides together. Align side seam with middle mark of the bottom long side, pin and baste parts together. 9) Stitch pieces together with 1.5cm/ 1/2" seam allowance. 10) Overcast edges together, fold towards the bag bottom and hand-stitch allowances to the bag bottom with whip-stitch.
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11) Insert lining into the bag, fill bag to 1/3 with knitwear, stretch gently, shake bag while holding it by the upper edge allowing lining to fill the bag bottom entirely. Check height of lining matches height of the bag (without backing). 12) Make adjustments to lining by trimming off excess fabric from upper edge. Overcast upper edge. Hand-stitch side seam allowances to the lining. Put aside.
— Strap loop :
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13) Facing RS of the bag back side, skip 1 rhombus to the right from rounds beg point, join A in upper edge (starting point), ch16 (shouldn't arch after joining; make less sts if necessary). 14) Turn, skip 1 rhombus to the left from rounds beg point, ss in upper edge (finishing point), turn, ch16, ss in starting point, turn, ch16, ss in finishing point, turn, ch16, ss in starting point (4x ch-16sps), tighten loop, turn.
Rnd 15 :
Make approximately 22sc or amount to cover the loop entirely. Make sc in all four ch-16sps at the same time, placing sc close to each other. Fasten off. Draw both tails to WS, secure and weave in.
— Straps :
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Note: 150cm/ 59" long strap is folded in half to create two straps: each 75cm/ 29 1/2". Folded end is stitched to the backpack top, 2 other ends are stitched to the backpack back side close to the bottom. 150cm/ 59" length fits size S. To find a comfortable length, measure straps of an existing backpack, add 6cm/ 6 1/4" to the length because 3cm/ 1 1/4" at each end will be used to stitch them on. Video: https://youtu.be/GRNn8n7DA2Q
Strap Row 1 :
leave 50cm/ 20" tail, make 10 sts of foundation cord, turn, ch1, sc in each foundation st, turn.
Strap Rows 2-367 :
or to 75cm/ 29 1/2" or to desired length, measured while strap is folded in half and stretched to a full capacity: ch1, 9sc (each made in upside-down "V"), sk 2lps after last upside-down V, sc in spot after 2lps, turn. Fasten off, leaving 50cm/ 20" tail.
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16) Fold strap in half. Sew folded edge to the bag front side upper edge at middle point. Make 4sts in each spot for secure connection. 17) Insert straps into the loop. 18) Align end of each strap with Rnd 6 (flower starting round) and its middle with flower middle line. Facing bag RS, stitch strap to the bag around the perimeter of "strap width" x 3cm/ 1 1/4" rectangle and along 2 diagonals, making short back stitches on RS and longer sts on WS. Make 2 or 3 rounds for secure connection. 19) Consider to reinforce upper horizontal seam with polyester thread.
Finish lining :
20) Weave in all rem ends. Insert lining into the bag. Align and pin together middle mark of lining front side with the bag front side middle point. Align and pin together lining side seam with beginning of Rnd 106. 21) Stretch bag and lining at the upper edge, and pin upper edges together in the middle bet previously placed pins.
Prevent straps :
To prevent straps from pulling the bag upper edge up, unfold backing where straps are attached and stitch straps attaching seam (visible on WS between backing and rem bag) to lining upper edge with whip stitch if desired.
This Lili Backpack pattern combines mosaic overlay crochet with structural shaping to create a stylish and durable bag you can be proud of. The pattern includes full charts, step photos, and video links to guide you through every motif and tricky stitch. Follow the lining and strap instructions for a professional finish that lasts. 🧶✨
