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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 creates a colorful Boho Flower Slouch Bag featuring a round floral motif crocheted in layers and attached to a detailed strap. The design uses cotton yarn and varied stitches for texture and depth, with clear round-by-round instructions. It includes tips for smooth finishing, color changes, and surface slip stitch detailing to achieve a polished look.

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

You will crochet two identical flower parts, a long decorated strap and join both ends with a large button to finish. The pattern lists all materials, stitch explanations and helpful photo techniques for perfect assembly.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends playful colorwork with elegant textured stitches to create a standout accessory. I enjoy how each round adds a new detail, turning a simple circle into a layered floral centerpiece. The combination of backloop work, surface slip stitch, and crochet-between-stitches techniques keeps the making process engaging and rewarding. I also appreciate that the strap is decorated and attached so the finished bag feels professionally finished and uniquely personal.

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Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this bag: try different color palettes to completely change the mood of the flower—neutrals for a subtle look, or bold brights for maximum impact.

You can easily resize the bag by changing yarn weight and hook size; using a thicker cotton and a larger hook will give you a chunkier, sturdier bag.

I often shorten or lengthen the strap by adjusting the initial chain count so it sits perfectly for shoulder or crossbody wear—measure as you go for ideal length.

If you want a firmer bag, add a sewn lining with lightweight interfacing or sew in a round disc of felt at the base to keep the shape stable.

Swap the large button for a magnetic snap or decorative toggle for a different closure style and easier one-hand use.

I sometimes embellish the center with a small beaded accent or embroidered detail to add personality and interest.

Try crocheting the flower motif in gradient or variegated yarn for an ombre effect without changing colors every round—this creates a soft blended look.

For a boho festival vibe, add tassels or pom-poms at the strap joins or around the flower edge for playful movement.

I recommend testing the surface slip stitch technique on a scrap circle first so the decorative lines look even and crisp on the final piece.

Finally, mix metals and natural buttons: a wooden button gives a rustic feel while a pearly or metal button can make the bag feel more elegant—choose what matches your wardrobe best.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the placement of the marker on the strap can make aligning the flower parts difficult; attach a marker after the 3dc in one of the strap ends to ensure accurate placement. ✗ Not working consistently into backloops when instructed can flatten the texture and change the motif shape; pay close attention and crochet only in the backloops where the pattern directs to preserve the intended layers. ✗ Pulling the yarn too tight when finishing rounds will distort the circle and create gaps; leave a small slack when you insert your hook for the smooth finish method and pull yarn gently to the backside. ✗ Forgetting to count chains and stitches in the strap will change the length and pattern alignment; count your 288ch and each cluster carefully and recount before joining and attaching flower parts. ✗ Not practicing the crochet-between-stitches or surface slst technique can lead to uneven edges; try the how-to samples on pages 13-14 before applying them to the main pieces.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Make a vibrant boho flower slouch bag with step-by-step crochet instructions, perfect for adding handmade flair to your wardrobe. This pattern mixes textured stitches and surface slip stitch details to create a lovely floral motif. Follow the clear rounds and photo tips to stitch the strap, flower motifs and assemble your bag with confidence. Ideal for crafters who love colorful, detailed accessories.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Catania originals from Schachenmayr, 100% cotton, weight 2 / fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds, total 6 balls
  • 02
    Color A: apple - 1 ball (approx.)
  • 03
    Color B: pink - 1 ball (approx.)
  • 04
    Color C: taupe - 1 ball (approx.)
  • 05
    Color D: nature - 1 ball (approx.)
  • 06
    Color E: sky blue - 1 ball (approx.)
  • 07
    Color F: mango - 1 ball (approx.)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle
  • 03
    Large button Ø 1.5in / 4cm
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers
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    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing

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— Strap :

Round 1 :

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,

Info :

TIP : See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

Round 2 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

Round 1 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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) (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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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,

Info :

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

Info :

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

Round 17 :

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 fftb, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fftb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fbtf, 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, (1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times, (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,

Info :

on top of the flowerpart: 2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 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,

Info :

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

Info :

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 :

Infos :

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.

Infos :

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).

Infos :

HOW TO CROCHET BETWEEN STITCHES: insert hook between two stitches, this is not as usual in the stitch but insert lower.

Infos :

HOW TO CROCHET SURFACE SLST ON/AROUND STITCHES : insert hook between two dc's, yarn over, pull through (1 loop) and 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 for a smooth finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach each flower part to the strap by aligning the first flower on the strap where you attached a marker after the 3dc; crochet the joining rounds as described on page 11 so the flower sits centered on the strap.
  • Crochet the second flower part on the opposite strap side starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part and follow the same joining steps used for the first flower.
  • Bring both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both strap ends and the overlap to finish the bag closure securely.
  • Use surface slip stitch rows (as described) to embellish and secure layers; start the surface slst in the locations specified (ROUND 1 & 3, ROUND 5 backloops and between petals) for accurate placement.
  • After joining and finishing, weave in all ends with a wool needle and block gently if desired to flatten and set the motifs before final assembly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the strap reference point (after the 3dc) so the flower parts align correctly during assembly.
  • 💡Work backloop-only rounds carefully where instructed to create distinct layered texture; skipping BLO guidance will affect the final shape.
  • 💡Practice the 'attach a new color' and 'crochet between stitches' techniques on scrap before applying to the main work to ensure clean joins.
  • 💡Finish surface slip stitch rows by pulling the final loop to the back and finishing with a wool needle for a neat edge.

This Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern brings vibrant handmade charm to your everyday wardrobe. The layered floral motif and decorative strap create a unique statement piece you can be proud of. Whether you make it for yourself or as a special gift, this bag adds colorful joy to any outfit. 🧶🌸✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately 12 inches / 30 cm in diameter with a strap total length of about 63 inches / 160 cm using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and drape; use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn and adjust chain counts if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses stitches like double treble and surface slip stitch; basic crochet skills and experience with backloop work and changing colors are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how familiar you are with the specialty techniques used.