Crochet Your Own Beautiful Shell Backpack: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Crochet a Shell Backpack!

Welcome to our crochet tutorial on “How to Crochet a Shell Backpack Pattern.” If you’re interested in exploring the world of crochet bags, particularly backpacks, you’ve come to the right place. This tutorial will guide you through creating a stylish and functional shell backpack. Whether you’re looking for a free pattern or want to learn about different crochet purse patterns, we have it all covered. You can choose your favorite color and design with options for using various yarns like cotton and acrylic. This backpack is a great everyday accessory and an excellent choice for gifting. So, let’s dive into the world of crochet handbag patterns and create a bag that suits your style.

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This is for adults, but you can adjust the straps for a smaller or bigger person. I wanted to make a crochet backpack to carry around my yarn or fill it with a few things for my kids. If you want this backpack bigger, make the base bigger.

Supplies:
I hook

Impeccable Green and White yarn or whatever yarn you prefer

Yarn needle

1‑inch button

Abbreviations:
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
2sctog=2 single crochet together decrease

2hdctog=2 half double crochet together decrease

Instructions:

I hook, Green yarn

ch 5- slip stitch to form a ring,

rnd 1. ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with sl st. on top of ch 3. ‑12 sts.

rnd 2. ch 2, dc in the same st. as joining, 2dc in each st. Around. Join with sl st on top of chain 2. ‑24 sts.
rnd 3. ch 2 counts as the first stitch, *2dc in next st., dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑36 sts.

rnd 4. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next two stitches, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑48 sts.

rnd 5. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next three stitches, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑60 sts.

rnd 6. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next four stitches, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑72 sts.

rnd 7. ch 2, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next five stitches, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. — 84 sts.

rnd 8. ch 2, work 4 dc in the same stitch, skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, *work 5 dc, skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, *Repeat around, sl st in beg. ch, ‑14 shells

rnd 9. sl st in the next two dc, *sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, work 5 dc in the next previous sc, *Repeat, sl st in beg sc ‑14 shells

rnd 10. ch 2, work 4 dc in the same stitch as the previous st st, sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, *work 5 dc in the next previous sc, sc in the 3rd dc of the next previous shell, sl st in ch 2 ‑14 shells

rnd 11. sl t in the next two dc, *sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, work 5 dc in the next previous sc, sl st in the beg sc, ‑14 shells

rnd 12. ch 2, work 4 dc in the same stitch, sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, *work 5 dc in the next previous sc, sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, sl st in ch 2, ‑14 shells

rnd 13. sl t in the next two dc, *sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, work 5 dc in the next previous sc, sl st in the beg sc, ‑14 shells

rnds 14.–27. *sc in the 3rd dc of the previous shell, work 5 dc in the next previous sc, work in continual rounds now, *Repeat rnd 14–27

rnd 28. sc in each dc around, sl st

rnd 29. *sc in the next 5 dc, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around, sl st

row 30. Front flap, hdc in the next 18 dc, turn ‑18 hdc

row 31. ch 1, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next hdc, 2hdctog decrease, turn ‑16 hdc

rows 32–39. *ch 1, hdc in each hdc across, turn, *Repeat this for the next 7 rows ‑16 hdc

row 40. ch 1, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in each hdc across, 2hdctog decrease, turn ‑14 hdc

row 41. ch 1, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in each hdc across, 2hdctog decrease, turn ‑12 hdc,

row 42. ch 1, hdc in the next 5 hdc, ch 2, skip 2 hdc, hdc in the next 5 hdc, fasten off. This ch 2, skip 2 hdc, will be the hole for the button.

Straps: I hook, white yarn

row 1. ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across, turn ‑10 sc

rows 2–3. sc in each sc across, turn ‑10 sc

row 4. sc in the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc

row 5. sc in the back loops of the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc

For the first strap, Repeat row 4 and 5, alternate the two rows 70 more times, or for the length you need.

For the Second strap, skip 2 sc from the row 3, and on the opposite side of previous row 4, sl st with white yarn. The Second strap Row 4. sc in the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc

next row, 2nd row 5. sc in the back loops of the next 4 sc, turn ‑4 sc

Repeat the 2nd strap of row 4 and row 5, and alternate the two rows 70 times

With Green yarn, sc around the straps. Attach the straps to the back of the backpack onto the opposite side of the front flap. Ensure the back loop edge of the straps is facing outward when you attach it to the bag.

Sc around with white yarn around the front flap’s edge and the top edge. Fasten off.

Sew on a button in the center below the front flap; ensure the front flap buttonhole meets the button.

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