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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a decorative boho-inspired flower slouch bag with two layered flower motifs attached to a long strap. You will work rounds in multiple colors, learn surface slip stitch techniques, and assemble the bag with a large button closure. The finished bag measures about 30 cm (12 inches) across and uses fine cotton yarn for a lightweight, summery finish.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full round-by-round instructions, color change tips, and clear photos to help you follow along. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with basic stitches and ready to try backloop and surface slip-stitch techniques.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines bright, playful colorwork with fiddly but satisfying textured rounds that build into a gorgeous floral motif. I enjoy the way the surface slip stitch details give depth and definition to each petal. The strap construction and flower attachment methods make the bag both sturdy and unique. Every time I make one I enjoy choosing a new color palette and seeing the whole piece come together.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the color palette for a totally different look; try pastel tones for a soft boho vibe or bright, contrasting colors for a bold statement.

You can make the bag smaller or larger by changing yarn weight and hook size; use a thicker yarn and larger hook for a chunkier bag, or fingering weight yarn for a delicate mini bag.

I often swap the button for a magnetic snap closure or a decorative brooch to change the bag's personality and practicality.

Try embroidering a small motif onto the center of the flower or adding beads during the surface slip stitch rounds for extra sparkle.

For a sturdier strap, crochet two straps and sew them together, or insert a cotton webbing inside the crocheted strap before closing the final seam.

If you want a lined bag, cut fabric circles and sew a fabric lining with a small zipper and hand-stitch it into the bag opening for a finished interior.

Change the number of petals by adjusting rounds 5-7 if you want a more compact or more open floral design — just keep the repeats balanced around the motif.

I sometimes add fringe or a tassel where the strap meets the bag for extra boho flair — it gives movement and a handmade vibe.

Experiment with tonal variations of one color family to create a subtle ombre flower that reads as texture rather than color changes.

Don't be afraid to mix fibers: use a linen-cotton blend for the strap if you want more durability while keeping the motifs in softer cotton for a delicate look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not counting your foundation chain for the strap precisely; recount and mark the first stitch to ensure the final strap length and stitch placement are accurate. ✗ Attaching new colors without securing the yarn ends; secure and weave in ends as you change colors to prevent loose ends later. ✗ Crocheting into the wrong loop (front/back) when specified; carefully check instructions for backloop or front-loop work and use a stitch marker if needed. ✗ Skipping surface slip stitch steps that define the petals; follow the surface slst instructions exactly to get the intended zigzag and petal definition. ✗ Over- or under-tension when making motifs; maintain consistent tension and check gauge by measuring the motif diameter as you go so the two flower parts match.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Create a colorful boho flower slouch bag with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will make two decorative flower motifs and attach them to a long crocheted strap to form a stylish slouch bag. The pattern uses fine cotton yarn and clear photo-tutorials to guide you through each technique.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Catania Originals (Schachenmayr) 100% cotton, fine weight 2 - 6 balls total
  • 02
    Each ball 50g = 125m / 137yds
  • 03
    Colors used in pattern: apple, pink, taupe, nature, sky blue, mango
  • 04
    Large button - Ø 1.5in / 4 cm (for strap closure)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle for finishing
  • 03
    Large button Ø 1.5in / 4cm
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    Stitch marker (for strap placement)
  • 05
    Scissors

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— Strap :

Round 1 :

288ch, skip 3 stitches (=first dc), 4 dc in one, 283dc, 5dc in one, 283dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Tip :

See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

Round 2 :

new color - first sc=attach between two dc after the 5dc in one - 284sc between the stitches, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, 284sc between st, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times,1ch, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

How to attach a new color? See page 13. How to crochet between stitches? See page 14.

Round 3 :

new color - first dc=attach in second stitch after the last chain space + 2ch, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 4 :

attach a new color between two stitches after the last 3dc in one, sc around between the stitches, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 1 and 3, How to? See page 14.

— Flower Part :

Note :

Flower part - make two times

Round 1 :

8ch, j.r.w. slst in first ch to form a ring, (first dc=3ch) - 21dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 2 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 stitches - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 3 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in a ch.sp – (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet zigzag slst on/around the dc's of ROUND 1: pull a loop (from back to front) between two dc stitches, *insert hook in ch.sp ROUND 2 to the backside, yarn over, pull through loop, insert hook between the next two stitches R1, yarn over, pull through loop*, repeat from * to * till you have 41slst, cut yarn, finish last stitch with a wool needle, (total 42slst)

Round 4 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a ch.sp + 2ch – 1dc in a ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp (= a cross)

Round 4 cont :

(1dc in next ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp) 20 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off, (total 21 crosses)

Round 5 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 dc of a cross – [1sc in cross, (1dc, 2trc, 1dtr) in next cross, (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc) in next cross,] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 6 :

new color – first dtr = attach new color in backloop sc + 3ch – - crochet in the backloops! - (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2trc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first dtr, fasten off,

Round 7 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2hdc – - crochet between stitches - [1sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one, 2dc in one, (2trc in one) 2 times, 2dc in one, 2hdc in one, 1hdc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

- crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 5 starting in the same space of sc ROUND 5 (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle, - crochet surface slst in the backloops of ROUND 5 starting between 2 petals (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle,

Round 8 :

new color – first hdc = attach new color + 1ch – - crochet in the backloops! – 105hdc, j.r.w. slst in first hdc, fasten off,

Round 9 :

new color – first sc = attach a new color between 1hdc and 2hdc in one of ROUND 7 (see picture), [(1sc between st in R7, 2ch, skip 2st R7) 6 times, 1sc between st R7, skip 3st R7] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 10 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a loop (see picture) + 2ch – (3dc in loop) 42 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Round 11 :

new color – first sc = attach new color between 2sc of ROUND 9 - (1sc between 2sc R9, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 12 :

new color – first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 11 - (1sc in sc R11, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 13 :

new color – first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 12 - [(1sc in sc R12, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, (2dc in one) 2 times, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 14 :

new color – first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 13 - (1sc in sc R13, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, 2dc in one, 2dc, 2dc in one, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 15 :

bl=backloop - new color - first sc = attach new color in sc R14 – (1sc in backloop sc R14, 2sc in backloop, skip 1 f.loop R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 2sc in bl) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Round 16 :

new color – crochet in the horizontal loop on the backside of the stitches (see picture) - first trc = attach new color in sc between two petals + 3ch - (1trc, 3dc, 5hdc, 12sc, 5hdc, 3dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first trc, fasten off,

Infos :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 11; start between two sc of R9, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 12/13; start in previous ROUND, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 7; start in R6 between 2hdc,

Info :

crochet the flower part on the strap: - attach a marker after the 3dc in one of the strap (see picture),

Note :

fftb=from front to back / fbtf=from back to front

Round 17 :

attach a new color in the 9th stitch counted from left trc of ROUND 16 – 5ch(=first trc), remove hook, skip 19 stitches on the strap after the marker, insert hook fbtf, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fftb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 2 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times,

Round 17 cont :

(1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times,

Round 17 cont2 :

(1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

On top of the flowerpart :

2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 2trc, j.r.w. slst in first trc, (1ch, turn, 38sc, remove hook, insert fftb in next st on strap, pull through) 2 times,

Finish :

1ch, turn, (1sc, 1sc two rows lower) 19 times, 1sc, remove hook, insert hook fbtf, pull through and fasten off,

Assembly :

crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, follow the description from page 11, put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish of your flower bag.

— How To :

How to make a smooth finish :

after you joined round and cut yarn, insert your hook from back to front in the last stitch you used (=first st of round), yarn over and pull cut yarn to the backside

How to attach a new color :

insert hook, pull loop new color through stitch (or chain space/between two stitches), insert hook underneath the short end yarn, yarn over, pull through, (=first sc)

How to crochet between stitches :

insert hook between two stitches, this is not as usual in the stitch but insert lower,

How to crochet surface slst on/around stitches :

insert hook between two dc's, yarn over, pull through (1 loop) insert hook between the next two dc's, yarn over, pull through loop and repeat all around but do not crochet last slst, cut yarn and finish last stitch with a wool needle,

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the first flower part to the strap by marking the strap after the 3dc and following Round 17 instructions to secure the flower to the strap with the fftb technique.
  • Crochet the top edge of the flower part onto the strap using the sequence 2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 2trc and join with j.r.w. slst, then work the small strap join rows as described (1ch, turn, 38sc etc.).
  • Repeat the attachment process for the second flower part on the opposite/parallel side of the strap so the two motifs align along the strap.
  • Put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish the bag closure securely.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the strap placement for the flower parts and the point after the 3dc where you attach the motif.
  • 💡Work surface slip-stitch details carefully and finish the last slip stitch with a wool needle for a smooth edge.
  • 💡Fasten off and weave in ends after each round when the instructions say 'fasten off' to keep the color changes tidy.
  • 💡Crochet in the backloops or horizontal loops only when specifically instructed to preserve the intended texture.

Make your own Boho Flower Slouch Bag and brighten up your wardrobe with handmade charm! 🌸 Handcrafted flower motifs and textured surface stitches give this bag a unique, artistic look that stands out. Pair bold colors or soft neutrals for a custom bag you will love carrying every day. 🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The bag measures approximately 12 inches / 30 cm across when made with the recommended fine cotton yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can substitute yarn weights, but it will change the final size and stitch counts; adjust the hook size accordingly and expect different motif diameters.

Do I need special skills to follow this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires knowledge of standard stitches plus techniques like crocheting between stitches, surface slip stitch, and backloop work.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours across multiple sessions, depending on experience and color changes.