Corfu Bag Pattern

Corfu Bag Pattern

Make a stylish Corfu Bag using textured embossed crochet and clear charted instructions. This pattern guides you through a round bottom, embossed side panels, reinforced upper edge, and spiral cord handles. Youll enjoy working front- and back-post stitches to create a professional, sculpted tote you can carry every day. Includes materials, tools, charts, and step pictures for handles and finishing.

Materials Needed for Corfu Bag Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Attach the upper edge backing: baste buckram to the wrong side of the upper edge backing, overlap short edges and hand stitch the backing to the wrong side of the bag before adding the lining.
• Sew loop attaching strips to the marked 8 middle sts of Round 69: locate the 8 middle sts, position the strip, and sew through the 4sc-row and the cord to secure the handle loop.
• Insert spiral cord handles into loops and secure: insert the handle attaching strip into the loop at the end of the handle, sew each stitch at the strip edge to both loops of the 8 stitches, tie off thread and weave in tails.
• Cover loop seams with the slip stitch rib covers: position slip stitch rib over the loop seam and stitch neatly with small invisible stitches, then secure the seam by backstitching to the handle.
• If adding lining, baste and hand-stitch the lining to the backing, insert the drawstring into the slit at the bottom and tuck and sew the top edge inside the backing for a neat finish.

Important Notes

• 💡Use Yarn1 (background) for all back post stitches, hdc, last ss in each round, and fish stripes unless specified otherwise.
• 💡Use Yarn2 for all front post stitches for embossed elements; when switching colors, make the last yarn over with the new color to finish the previous stitch.
• 💡Do not switch to Yarn2 for front post stitches if a back post stitch will be made in the same stitch in the next round; these are marked on the charts with a red circle.
• 💡Check the pattern page for corrections and updates before starting and join the Outstanding Crochet and Friends Facebook group for pattern support.
• 💡Make a gauge swatch using front post or back post double crochet: 23 sts x 15 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4" x 4") to ensure correct sizing.

This Corfu Bag pattern brings embossed crochet motifs and practical design together to make a stunning, structured tote. It includes full charts, video links for special techniques, and detailed handle construction for a professional finish. Whether you add a lining or keep it unlined, your finished bag will be beautiful and durable. 👜✨