This Square Bag crochet pattern showcases the beauty of simplicity and vintage design. Featuring crocheted squares joined together with a sturdy construction, this bag is both functional and stylish. The design is enhanced by a quilted satin lining, adding a touch of sophistication while providing durability and structure to the finished piece. It’s the perfect accessory for everyday use or as a charming addition to your wardrobe.
The pattern uses size 10 crochet thread worked with a double-strand technique to create a sturdy fabric, though modern substitutions like lightweight or worsted weight yarn can be used. Its versatility allows you to personalize the bag with your choice of colors, making it uniquely yours. The detailed instructions ensure that crocheters of all skill levels can achieve professional-looking results.
With a clever drawstring closure made from a crocheted cord, this bag is practical yet elegant. The addition of a duck cardboard base ensures stability, making it ideal for carrying essentials. Whether you’re looking to recreate a piece of vintage history or craft a timeless accessory, this Square Bag pattern is a rewarding project.
About the Images
To help bring this design to life, we’ve included an AI-generated image of the finished pattern alongside the original vintage illustration. The original image highlights the charm and craftsmanship of the vintage design, while the AI rendering provides a detailed and colorized view of how the completed sweater will look. This combination ensures you have both a historical reference and a modern interpretation to guide you in your crafting journey.
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Easy to Make Hats, Scarves and Accessories by The Spool Cotton Company Book No. 192 (1943). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are © Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2025. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
Square Bag Crochet Pattern
MATERIALS:
- Size 10 crochet thread, 5 balls of any color (the pattern originally used J & P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen)
- Steel crochet hook No. 1
- ½ yard of quilted satin for lining
- Duck cardboard for the base
- What is duck cardboard? Duck cardboard is a sturdy, thick, and durable type of cardboard often used in crafting and upholstery projects. It’s stronger and more rigid than standard cardboard, making it suitable for creating structural elements in handmade items like bags, hats, or boxes. Duck cardboard provides a firm base or reinforcement for crochet projects like the Square Bag, ensuring that the finished piece holds its shape and is durable enough for regular use. If duck cardboard isn’t readily available, you can substitute with heavy-duty chipboard, corrugated cardboard, or even thin plastic sheets for similar results.
NOTES:
- Use double thread throughout.
- Worsted weight #1 or #2 yarn can be substituted for double thread; check gauge and adjust the hook size as needed.
INSTRUCTIONS:
SQUARES:
- To begin: Make a chain 5 inches long.
- Row 1: Sc in the 4th ch from hook, skip 1 ch, in next ch make 1 dc and 1 sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.
- Row 2: Sc in the first sc, in the next sc make 1 dc and 1 sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until the piece forms an exact square. Fasten off.
- Make 4 more squares following the same instructions.
ASSEMBLY:
- Pin the starting chain edge of each of the last 4 squares to the 4 sides of the first square.
- Working through both thicknesses, join the squares by making sc across all sides. Fasten off.
- Pin the sides of each square to the adjacent square and join the sides in the same way as the bottom edge.
LINING:
- Cut 4 quilted satin squares to match the crocheted squares.
- Sew the 4 squares of quilted satin together to form a lining.
- Make 2 eyelets on each side of the lining, 2 inches down from the top and 2 inches in from each side (8 eyelets in total).
- Sew the lining to the bag.
- Cover the bottom of the bag with quilted satin, securing it neatly over the cardboard base.
CORD:
- With two threads held together, make a chain 1½ yards long.
- Turn and make sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.
- Lace the cord through the bag and lining twice, threading through the eyelets.
- Sew the ends of the cord securely together and pull tightly to close the bag.
Your Square Bag is now complete!
