Journey Backpack Crochet Pattern

The Journey Backpack Crochet Pattern is such a fun, little bag! This cute backpack features a cinch top with a drawstring and button closure.

The yarn I used is Caron Cotton Funnel Cakes. Unfortunately, this yarn was limited edition and isn’t available anymore. But the regular Caron Cotton Cakes would still work perfectly! Or any cotton worsted weight yarn.

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Journey Backpack Crochet Pattern

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Materials
200g worsted weight cotton yarn (the yarn used in sample (Caron Funnel Cakes) has been discontinued)
5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
2 stitch markers

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sm – stitch marker
dc – double crochet
sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together

· Written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· ch 1 does not count as sc

Approx. Finished Size (not including strap) 11.5” x 10.5”

JOURNEY BACKPACK CROCHET PATTERN

MAIN SECTION OF BACKPACK

ch 33

Round 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across to the last, 3 sc in the last ch, place a stitch marker in the middle of these 3 stitches, working on the other side of the chain, sc in each ch across to last, 2 sc in last, place a stitch marker in last stitch, join to first sc with sl st (66 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each stitch to first sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc across to next sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, join to first sc with sl st (70 sc)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each stitch to first sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc across to next sm, 3 sc, place sm in middle of these 3 stitches, sc in last stitch, join to first sc with sl st (74 sc)

Round 4 – 6: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st (74 sc)

The remainder of the bag is made in turned rounds

Round 7 – 34: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (74)

The spaces for the drawstring are made in the next round

Round 35: ch 1, turn, *sc in 2 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * to  * around to last 2 stitches, sc in last 2 stitches

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

TOP FLAP

ch 13

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc in next, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch* repeat from * to * across (12)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (12)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, (sc, dc, sc) all in first stitch, *dc in next stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, (dc, sc, dc) in last stitch (16)

Row 4 – 8: repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with a row 2 repeat (24)

Row 9 – 14: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (24)

Row 15: ch 1, turn, sc3tog, *dc in next stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across to last 3 stitches, dc3tog (20)
Row 16 – 17: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (20)

Row 18: ch 1, turn, sc3tog, *dc in next stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across to last 3 stitches, dc3tog (16)

Row 19 – 22: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (16)

Do not fasten off.

ch 1, sc along the side of the flap to the bottom corner (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc along the bottom in the first 6 stitches, ch 10 (this is the button loop), sc in next 6 stitches, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc in remaining stitches along the side

ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch to ch-2 corner space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in each stitch across to next ch-2 corner space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in remaining stitches

Fasten off.

Leave a long end for sewing.

Weave in other ends.

STRAP (make 2)

ch 4 (leave a long end for sewing)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in remaining chs (3 sc)

Row 2 – 69: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (3 sc)

Leave a long end for sewing.

Or until desired strap length (sample is approx. 17.5”)

DRAWSTRING

ch a length of approx 32”

CONSTRUCTION

Use the long end and yarn needle to sew the back of the flap to the back of the bag. Use whip stitch to sew. Approx 4” from the top

CONSTRUCTION

Sew the button approx 4” from the top on the front

Sew one strap to the bottom of the back of the bag. Lay the strap so it’s on top of the bottom 6 rounds of the bag. I sewed on all three sides of the strap that are laying on the bag. Use the end to sew.

For a slouchier look, sew the stop of the strap just under where the flap is attached (this is how it is sewn on the sample). For a sturdier strap, sew to the top of the bag. Again, I sewed on all three sides that are laying on the bag. Use the end to sew.

Weave in all the ends.

Repeat for other strap.

Thread the drawstring on a yarn needle. Insert the drawstring in a ch-2 space (from round 35 ) right above the button. Weave the drawstring in and out of the ch-2 spaces around. Trim the ends of the drawstring (make sure to close each end tight with a knot)

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