We can’t deny it: crochet bags have always been a summer must-have! And if you want to make new ones, it is  always important to choose the right crochet stitches and materials!  

Feeling overwhelmed by the thousands of crochet stitches to choose from?  

We’ve selected 3 crochet stitches for you, and they are just perfect to make your new crochet bags:

• Double Crochet Rib Stitch: easy to remember, you always repeat the same 2 rows over and over
• Cluster V-Stitch: for those who love simple stitches, this is one of the many variations of the stitches that create a “V” shape when crocheting
• Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch: it’s a little more complicated than the other two, but the result is very unique (despite the slightly eccentric name!)

This trio of crochet stitches for bags is ideal both for young crocheters starting out and for those of a more advanced level, but lack imagination. In any case, you can practice with the video tutorials to learn the crochet basics in the Tutorial section on Bettaknit’s website! 

Whether you want to make a shopper for the beach, or a clutch bag for the evening, thanks to our step-by-step explanations and charts, you will be able to create true masterpieces!  

Double Crochet Rib Stitch

This is a very simple stitch, reminiscent of the rib stitch in knitting, and has a very strong texture. It is therefore suitable for large beach bags where you can put everything for your days at the beach.

Double Crochet Rib Stitch

For the swatch in the picture, we used:

• 9 mm (US M/N13) beechwood crochet hook
• Bettaknit Fettuccine in the color Red

We used Fettuccine, a soft 100% cotton ribbon, ideal for creating crochet bags, it has a great consistency and is so easy to work with.

Stitches and techniques to know (US terms)

• Chain stitch
• Double Crochet
• Back Post Single Crochet

Double Crochet Rib Stitch Tutorial

Cast on any number of chains.

Row 1:

• 3 chains (they replace the first double crochet), skip one chain (the 4^th from the hook), make one double crochet into the next one;
• Continue until the end of the row, working one double crochet into each chain;
• Turn your work.

Row 2:

• 1 chain (it replaces the first single crochet), one back post single crochet on each double crochet stitch of the previous row;

To work the back post single crochet stitches, instead of pointing the crochet hook in the closing loops of the double crochet of the previous round, pass it around the double crochet post itself, entering from behind.  

• Continue until the end of the row, then turn your work.

  Continue repeating Rows 1 and 2. 

Double Crochet Rib Stitch chart

If you are more comfortable with graphic patterns, here is the chart of the Double Crochet Rib Stitch.  

Double Crochet Rib Stitch

Crochet Cluster V-Stitch

The crochet Cluster V-Stitch is an openwork stitch, suitable to be worked both with thinner wool and cotton yarns, and therefore perfect for blankets, shawls, and with thicker yarns, to get fuller effects, and suitable for accessories like bags.  

Crochet Cluster V-Stitch

It is a timeless classic, of which you can find many variations for very different results.

For the swatch in the picture, we used:

• 4 mm (US G6) beechwood crochet hook
• Bettaknit Juta Pop (jute and organic cotton) in the color Red

Stitches and techniques to know (US terms)

• Chain stitch
• Single Crochet
• Double Crochet

Cluster V-Stitch Tutorial

Cast on a multiple of 4 chains + 2 chains.

Row 1:

• 1 chain (to get to the right height), 1 single crochet in the next chain, *1 single crochet, 2 chains, skip 2 chains, 1 single crochet*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 single crochet.
• Turn your work.

Row 2:

• 3 chains (they replace the first double crochet), *skip 1 single crochet, int he 2-chain space below make a 3-Double Crochet cluster (i.e., 3 double crochet stitches closed off together), 2 chains, make a 3-Double Crochet cluster, skip 1 single crochet*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 double crochet.
• Turn your work.

Row 3:

• 1 chain (to get to the right height), 1 single crochet in the double crochet below *1 chain, 2 sigle crochet stitches in the same 2-chain space below, 1 chain*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 single crochet.
• Turn your work.

Row 4:

• 3 chains (they replace the first double crochet).
• *1 chain, in the chain space below make a 3-Double Crochet cluster, skip 2 single crochet stitches, in the chain space below make a 3-Double Crochet cluster, 1 chain*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 double crochet.
• Turn your work.

  Continue repeating Rows 1 and 2.  

Cluster V-Stitch chart

This is the case where it is much easier done than said, and the chart of the crochet Cluster V-Stitch will help you better understand all the steps.  

Crochet Cluster V-Stitch

Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch

Like the Cluster V-Stitch, the Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch is also very versatile as, depending on the yarn used, it can significantly change its appearance. The name of this stitch comes from the design given by little fans that recall the footprints of a bird’s paws.  

Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch

To make the swatch you see in the picture, we used:

• 4 mm (US G6) beechwood crochet hook
• Bettaknit Raffia (100% paper cellulose) in the color Tomato

We used double-stranded yarn (working with two threads held together) to obtain a thicker effect, that is more suitable for a summer bag!  

Stitches and techniques to know (US terms)

• Chain stitch
• Single Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Treble Crochet

Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch Tutorial

The Crow’s Foot Stitch is worked on four rows with intersecting fans.

Cast on a multiple of 6 chains + 1 chain.

Row 1:

• 4 chains (they replace the first treble crochet), 1 double crochet in the 5^th chain from the hook, 1 chain, skip 2 chains.
• *1 chain, 1 single crochet, 1 chain, skip 2 chains, [1 double crochet, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet, 1 chain, 1 double crochet] in the following chain, skip 1 chain*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 chain, skip 1 chain, 1 single crochet, 1 chain, skip 2 chains, [1 double crochet, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet] in the last chain.
• Turn your work.

  Row 2:

• 1 chain (to get to the right height), 1 single crochet in the treble crochet below, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet in the following single crochet, 1 chain, 1 double crochet into the lower two strands of the treble crochet you’ve just made.
• *1 chain, 1 single crochet in the treble crochet below, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet in the following single crochet, 1 chain, 1 double crochet into the lower two strands of the treble crochet you’ve just made*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 chain and 1 single crochet in the third chain at the beginning of the previous row.
• Turn your work.

  Row 3:

• 1 chain (to get to the right height), 1 single crochet in the single crochet below, 1 chain, skip 1 space.
• *[1 double crochet, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet, 1 chain, 1 double crochet] in the following space, 1 chain, skip 1 space, 1 single crochet in the single crochet below, 1 chain, skip 1 space*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with [1 double crochet, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet, 1 chain, 1 double crochet] in the following space, 1 chain, skip 1 space, 1 single crochet in the single crochet below.
• Turn your work.

Row 4:

• 4 chains (they replace the first treble crochet), 1 double crochet in the single crochet below, 1 chain, 1 single crochet in the treble crochet below, 1 chain.
• *1 treble crochet in the single crochet below, 1 chain, 1 double crochet into the lower two strands of the treble crochet you’ve just made, 1 chain, 1 single crochet in the treble crochet below, 1 chain*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 treble crochet in the single crochet below, 1 double crochet into the lower two strands of the treble crochet you’ve just made.
• Turn your work.

Row 5:

• 5 chains (they replace the first treble crochet and 1 chain), 1 double crochet in the double crochet below.
• *1 chain, skip 1 space, 1 single crochet in the single crochet below, 1 chain, skip 1 space, [1 double crochet, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet, 1 chain, double crochet] in the following space*.
• Repeat from * to *.
• End with 1 chain, skip 1 space, 1 single crochet in the single crochet below, 1 chain, skip 1 space, [1 double crochet, 1 chain, 1 treble crochet] in the last space.
• Turn your work.

Repeat Rows 2 – 5 until desired length.  

Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch chart

To crochet the Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch, you can also follow this chart, since it is a quite complex stitch:  

Crow’s Foot Lattice Stitch

If you, like us, love collecting different stitches in one place, save these crochet stitches for bags on your Pinterest board!

Have you already chosen the stitch you want to use for your next summer bag? It’s time to get to work! 😉  

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