V-Stitch Gift Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

The V-stitch Gift Bag is such an easy crochet pattern that will add a personal touch to any gift this holiday season. Help me celebrate the gift giving season with this NEW pattern because I think it’s great for anyone. Find some color inspiration from my testers versions below to help you plan your own gift bag.

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ABBREVIATIONS:

• ch – chain
• ch sp(s) – chain space(s)
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• inc – increase (2 hdc in same st)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
• V-stitch – (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st
• MC – main color
• CC – contrasting color

MATERIALS:

• H/5mm hook
• Approx. 45 yards of ww (#4) yarn
• Darning needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors

NOTES:

• This V-stitch gift bag pattern is a beginner pattern that is written in US terms.
• This pattern is worked in the round, from the bottom up, joining each round.
• When using multiple colors, I dropped the yarn when not in use and carried it up when changing colors each round.
• Yarn used in photos: Stash yarn from other projects, #4 acrylic
• ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Instead of using the materials listed above, you can use any yarn and hook, however the yarn requirements will be different than in the pattern.

Gift Bag Size:

Approximately 7″ standing tall and 6″ folded in half.

Gauge: Is not important for this project, however mine was 3 V-stitches and 4 rounds = 2″ in pattern.

In addition to viewing the pattern below, you can you purchase an easy to print pattern PDF of the V-Stitch Gift Bag on Ravelry. The PDF includes a step by step photo tutorial of how to change colors and stitch placement. Be sure to favorite this pattern while you are there. Click the graphic above.

Keep this pattern handy and return to it soon by pinning it on pinterest!

V-Stitch Pattern Inspiration:

The V-stitch used in this pattern is one of my go-to stitches, because it works up so quickly. I always like to add a personal touch to a gift and I think this is the perfect stitch for it! The V-Stitch Gift Bag is an easy beginner pattern and takes approximately 30 minutes to make and looks great in so many colors!

This gift bag is very easy to customize, so feel free to use a larger hook and yarn to make your bag bigger. Also, you could use a much smaller hook and yarn to create a nice tree ornament or earrings. There are so many possibilities with this V-stitch gift bag pattern!

Quick Crochet Ideas:

Some of my other quick patterns I have on the blog are shown below. Click on the photos to view the patterns.

Getting Started:

This gift bag starts off using the Magic Circle, but if you aren’t familiar with this technique, you can also chain 3 and place all your stitches in the first ch.

TESTER PHOTOS

Behind every designer there is a testing team of amazing crocheters, and I could not have brought this pattern to life without the help of my fabulous testing team! I hope you find some color inspiration from their beautiful V-Stitch Gift Bags.

Gift Bags shown crocheted by (top right going clockwise): @chelscrochetcreations, @stacysecoy, @hookedonbostons, @angied_sass

Lets Get Started!

A brief description of the
V-Stitch:

The V-Stitch consists of a cluster of stitches (dc, ch1, dc) that are made all in the same st or chain space.

When making your first round of V-stitches in this pattern (on round 5) you will skip 1 hdc from the previous round in between each V-stitch. When joining each V-stitch round, I like to sl st into the ch sp of the first v-stitch because it creates a seamless join.

Bottom:

With MC:

R1: place 7 hdc in magic circle, sl st to first st (7)
As an alternative, you can ch 3 and place 7 hdc in the first ch.

R2: ch 1, hdc inc in each st. sl st to first st. (14)

R3: ch 1, *inc, hdc. Repeat from * Sl st to first st. (21)

R4: ch 1, *inc, 2 hdc. Repeat from * Sl st to first st. (28)

Body:

With CC:

R5: ch 1, *V-stitch, sk. Repeat from * sl st to first ch sp (14 V-stitches)

With MC:

R6: ch 1, V-stitch in each ch sp. Sl st to first ch sp. (14 V-stitches)

With CC:

R7: ch 1, V-stitch in each ch sp. Sl st to first ch sp. (14 V-stitches)

Top:

R8-13: repeat rounds 6 and 7

NOTES:

1. On your final round of V-stitches, join to first st.
2. To make the bag taller, repeat rounds 6 an 7 until desired height.

WITH MC:

R14: ch 1, hdc in each st and ch sp. sl st to first st. (42)

R15-17: ch 1, sc in each st. sl st to first st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

GIFT BAG TIE:

With MC (or color of your choice): Ch 80 (approx 18″) cut yarn. Weave tie through each V-stitch on round 13 or the last round of V-stitches, pull tight and tie together.

Congratulations!

Your V-Stitch Gift Bag is now complete!
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