Crochet a Beautiful Hexagon Bag

Materials

• 5 balls of Noro Silk Garden yarn (approx. 250 g / 500 m total)
• 50 g plain yarn (for joining & top edging)
• 3 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook (depending on tension; firm tension is best)
• Beads for decoration (optional, but fun!)
• Optional: lining fabric and a pair of store-bought bag handles

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet (UK terms)
• tr = treble
• ss = slip stitch

Finished Size

• Each hexagon (hexie) measures about 24 cm wide (point to point).
• The finished bag is created from 7 hexies

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Hexies

You’ll need 7 hexagons in total.

1. Round 1: Ch 4 and join with a ss (or use a magic loop). Ch 3 (counts as 1st tr), then work 11 tr into the ring. Join with a ss into the top of the starting ch 3. (12 tr)
2. Round 2: Ss into the next space. Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into the same space. Continue working 2 tr in each space around. Join with ss. (24 tr)
3. Round 3: Ss into the next main space. (Ch 3, 1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in this corner space, then 2 tr in next space, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next space (corner). Repeat around. Join with ss.
4. Round 4: Ss into the next corner space. Work (ch 3, 1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in the corner. Then place 2 tr into each of the next 2 spaces. Continue this sequence of filling spaces and making corners around. Join with ss.
5. Round 5–9: Continue in the same way as Round 4, increasing the number of filled spaces between corners each round (Round 5 = 3 spaces, Round 6 = 4 spaces … Round 9 = 7 spaces)

Step 2: Join the Hexies

1. Using contrast yarn, lay the main centre hexie down. Arrange 5 hexies around it (like a flower). Leave the top edge of the centre hexie without a neighbor.
2. With dc, join hexies together along their edges. Insert hook through both loops of each stitch (4 loops on hook total). Work from the outside of the circle.
3. Fasten off, turn over, and fold the side and bottom hexies in half to shape the bag.
4. Place the 7th hexie on the back of the bag and join it the same way.
5. Continue joining all remaining seams with dc, including the bottom corners

Step 3: Add the Border

1. Starting at the top edge, work 2 rows of dc all the way around. Add 2 dc in each outside corner for a neat square edge.
2. Finish with 1 row of ss around

Step 4: Finishing Touches

• Sew on handles (store-bought or crocheted).
• Add beads or a statement button in the center for decoration.
• Line the bag if you’d like extra strength and a pop of color inside