The large zigzag crochet bag is a practical and elegant choice for everyday use, especially for those who love handmade bags with a strong shape and a modern look. This design is based on the zigzag stitch, known for its clean lines and beautiful movement, but this time it is made in a larger size to carry more items and fit daily needs comfortably.
In this article, you will find a detailed step-by-step explanation of how to make the bag, starting with the right yarn and hook, then learning how to increase and decrease stitches correctly to form the zigzag pattern, and finally assembling all the parts to create a sturdy and stylish bag. This pattern is suitable for those who already made the small version and want to upgrade it, as well as for anyone looking to crochet a large, functional bag with a clear and easy method.
Final Bag Dimensions:
Width: 27 cm
Height: 22 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Yarn: 3 mm chain yarn
Hook: 5 mm
Yarn weight: 700 g (approx. 350 m)
Stitch Abbreviations
- Single Crochet = sc
- Triple Increase (3 stitches in one stitch) = Triple inc
- Back Loop Only = BLO
- Triple Decrease (1 stitches above 3 stitches) = Triple dec
- Decrease (1 stitches above 2 stitches) = dec
- slip stitch = sl st
Foundation
Make a slip knot
Ch 40
Row 1: From 2nd ch, 39 sc (39)
Ch 1, turn
Row 2: 9 sc – triple inc – 9 sc – triple inc – 9 sc – triple inc – 9 sc (45)
Row 3: 4 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 4 sc (45)
Row 4: 10 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 10 sc (47)
Row 5: 5 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 5 sc (47)
Row 6: 11 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 11 sc (49)
Row 7: 6 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 6 sc (49)
Row 8: 12 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 12 sc (51)
Row 9: 7 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 7 sc (51)
Row 10: 13 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 13 sc (53)
Row 11: 8 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 8 sc (53)
Row 12: 14 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 14 sc (55)
Row 13: 9 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 9 sc (55)
Row 14: 15 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 15 sc (57)
Row 15: 10 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 10 sc (57)
Row 16: 16 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 16 sc (59)
Row 17: 11 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 11 sc (59)
Row 18: 17 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 17 sc (61)
Row 19: 12 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 12 sc (61)
Row 20: 18 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 18 sc (63)
Row 21: 13 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 13 sc (63)
Row 22: 19 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 19 sc (65)
Row 23: 14 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 14 sc (65)
Row 24: 20 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 20 sc (67)
Row 25: 15 sc – dec – 4 sc– triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc –4 sc – dec – 15 sc (67)
Row 26: 21 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 4 sc – triple dec – 4 sc – triple inc – 21 sc (69)
Side Shaping – First Side
Row 27: 11 sc (11)
Row 28: dec – 9 sc (10)
Row 29: 8 sc – dec (9)
Row 30: dec – 7 sc (8)
Row 31: 6 sc – dec (7)
Row 32: dec – 5 sc (6)
Row 33: 4 sc – dec (5)
Row 34: dec – 3 sc (4)
Row 35: 2 sc – dec (3)
Row 36: dec – 1 sc (2)
Row 37: dec (1)
Fold this section and join:
Join the 11 rows to the 11 stitches
using slip stitches (row to stitch).
Fasten off.
Side Shaping – Second Side
Skip 11 sts, attach yarn.
Work 1 row of 11 sc.
Then decrease 1 stitch per row from one side only
until the last row has 1 sc.
Fold the section and join:
Join the 11 stitches to the 11 rows
using slip stitches, same as the first side.
Slip stitches are worked from the inside.
Make another piece using the same steps and stitch counts.
Square Motifs (Make 2)
Chain 8
Rows 1 – 7: 7 sc (BLO)
Assembly
Join all pieces on the wrong side.
Start from the first stitch of Row 1 on both sides.
Join the 37 rows together
row to row using slip stitches.
After finishing, attach the first square:
- Start with the corner stitch
- Align it with the center increase stitch
- Join along one side of the square
Attach the second square the same way:
- Corner stitch aligned with center increase stitch
- Stitch to stitch
Then join the remaining 37 rows on the other side
row to row exactly.
Finally, join:
- The last stitch of Row 1 on both sides
- Then join the remaining sides of both squares
This written pattern serves as a clear technical reference for executing the zigzag crochet bag accurately.
For a complete visual guide, including stitch placement, shaping, and assembly, please follow the full video tutorial linked below.
Video Tutorial
▶️ Watch the full tutorial here:
This pattern is an original design by Amena Crochet Bags.
It is for personal use only.
Copying, reproducing, selling, or sharing this pattern or any part of it is not allowed.
