Spring Morning Mini Bag | American Crochet | Crochet

I enjoy creating adorable little bags for my nieces. Who says cute, simple, and a hint of texture can’t be a timeless crochet piece? Well, that is what my Spring Morning Mini Bag is all about — oh, and maybe a little girly! 😉

Do you have a little girl or granddaughter who needs a new pretty bag for spring, Easter, or a wedding she may be attending?

This precious Spring Morning Mini Bag comes in two different styles. You can dress it up with pearls and ruffles or keep it cute and simple. Customize it to fit your little girl’s style.

I enjoy using cotton yarn when making these mini bags. I find it to be sturdy, durable, easy to wash, and they last a long time.

Part of the Stitch the Season: Spring Awakening CAL

The Spring Morning Mini Bag is Week 2 of the Stitch the Season: Spring Awakening crochet-along — a beautiful four-week collection of spring patterns with one new pattern releasing every Saturday.

The full Spring Awakening lineup:

• Week 1 — April 19: Amber Rose Wrap — Available!
• Week 2 — April 26: Spring Morning Mini Bag — you are here
• Week 3 — May 3: Speckled Nest Eggs Set — Available!
• Week 4 — May 10: Spring Coaster Set — Available!

The CAL is free to participate in — just grab the patterns and stitch along! Share your progress on Instagram with #StitchTheSeason and tag @americancrochet.

About the Spring Morning Mini Bag

Requirements

Level of Difficulty

• Intermediate

Yarn

• 100 yards — #4 100% cotton
• Sample shown in Lily Sugar’n Cream in Jute (Color A) and Beach Glass (Color B)
• To substitute use a worsted weight cotton yarn — approximately 100 yards total

Hook and Notions

• Hook: F/9 (3.75mm)
• Scissors
• Blunt yarn needle
• 1/8″ satin ribbon (optional — for ribbon style)
• Button (optional — for ribbon style)
• Stitch markers (optional)

Measurements

• 3½ inches wide
• 3 (4) inches tall without handle
• 9 inches tall including handle

Gauge

• 7 rounds (bottom of bag) = 3½ inches

Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• Sc = single crochet
• Hdc = half double crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• Sl St = slip stitch
• BPsc = back post single crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• RSC = reverse single crochet

Pattern Notes

• Weigh your yarn cake: ________ grams
• Worked in the round
• 100 yards — I used #4 100% cotton Lily Sugar’n Cream in Jute and Beach Glass
• I also used a skinny satin ribbon, a flower button, and a tiny craft glue dot to secure the bow in place
• You may need to adjust your hook size depending on your tension — always check your gauge
• The bag measures 3½” wide x 3 (4)” tall depending on which style you make
• Chain 1 at beginning of round does not count unless otherwise stated
• This bag is made in 2 different styles — image displays each version

Special Stitches

Crab Stitch (Reverse Single Crochet):

This stitch is distinctive — it looks ridged and makes a nice finishing option for crochet items. It looks great worked as an edging using a contrasting or coordinating color. Worked from left to right (opposite direction). With right side of project facing you: ch 1, insert hook into next st to right, yarn over and pull through (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops. Continue working from to until you have reached the end of the project. Sl st into first ch 1 and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Hdc in 3rd Loop:

With the front of the stitch facing you, look at the top of the stitch and find the sideways V. Next, bend the stitch to look at the back and you should see another V. Work into the back loop of that V — this is the 3rd loop. When working across, the 3rd loop should be facing you.

Get the Pattern

The full Spring Morning Mini Bag pattern is available as an instant PDF download from the American Crochet shop.

American Crochet Members

American Crochet members on Patreon get early access to the Spring Morning Mini Bag before the public release — plus a member discount at checkout.

Happy Crocheting!

XO, Mistie