Free pattern for a Basic rag bag in crochet

If you're looking for a free crochet rag bag pattern , here's a perfect project for beginners: the Basic Rag Bag . This simple, quick-to-knit, and very durable rectangular bag is ideal for your first rag project and perfect for everyday use or customizing with handles and lining to your liking.

In this tutorial you will find:

• Materials needed to knit the Basic bag.
• The step-by-step pattern in detail.
• Tips for personalizing your bag with handles and lining.
• Ideas to adapt it to other sizes or shapes.

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Materials for the Basic Bag pattern

• Trapillo : 1 ball of Terra light Trapillo (choose the color you like best).
• Crochet hook : 8 mm
• Wool needle for finishing.
• Optional: handles made of rag, wood, bamboo or leather, and fabric for the interior lining.

👉 If you don't have any material yet, you can buy it Lightweight trapillo in Idealium and choose from several modern colors.

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📏 Final bag measurements

Approximately 25 × 18 cm (depending on the thickness of the trapillo and the tension of your fabric).

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Step-by-step pattern for the Basic rag bag

Cast on 20 starting chains .

Row 1 : Work 1 ch to increase, then 20 single crochets + 2 additional single crochets in the last chain (total of 3 single crochets in the last chain). Continue working 19 single crochets on the other side and add 1 more single crochet in the first turning chain. Total: 42 single crochets . Join the last stitch to the first with a slip stitch to close the circle.

Round 2 : 1 ch high, 42 single crochet stitches. Close with a slip stitch.

Rounds 3 to 14 : repeat the same, always 42 single crochet stitches per round.

Round 15 : Knit the entire round in slip stitch for a firm finish.

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✂️ Finishes

• Finish the strands with a wool needle.
• Add the handles you prefer: rag, wood, bamboo or leather.
• Optional: Line the interior with fabric for extra strength and a professional finish.

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💡 Tips for personalizing your Basic bag

• If you want a bigger bag, chain more at the beginning.
• You can add decorative details such as tassels, pompoms or handles in different colors.
• By knitting it with lightweight trapillo , you will get a durable bag that is much more comfortable to carry.

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🎁 Free pattern ideal for beginners

This Basic Rag Bag Crochet Pattern is a perfect project if you're just starting out with XXL crochet. Quick, easy, and with a very practical result for everyday use.

👉 Want to knit your own? Buy your lightweight rag yarn now at Idealium. and create a unique, handmade bag with your style.