A compact rectangle of olive-green cord stitch, structured with a fold-over flap and dressed with a gold push-lock clasp, this Crochet Chain Strap Bag sits at the intersection of handmade warmth and polished design. From market mornings to candlelit dinners, it opens the door to a whole wardrobe of handcrafted accessories you will want to make again and again.
The Chain Strap Bag
This Crochet Chain Strap Bag carries a quiet confidence that store-bought bags rarely manage. The body is airy yet structured, built from a dense cord stitch that holds its rectangular shape beautifully without any stiffening or lining tricks. A fold-over flap closes with a gold-toned push-lock clasp, the kind of hardware detail that makes the whole piece feel considered and intentional. It is made for the person who wants something handmade but refuses to sacrifice polish.
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Olive green, as seen in these reference images, gives the bag a sophisticated, almost military softness that pairs with everything from a linen shirt to a wool coat. If you want something warmer, try a deep camel or a dusty rose for a more romantic mood, or go classic with off-white for summer. The beauty of making your own Crochet Chain Strap Bag is that the colorway is entirely yours to decide.
Materials and Tools
For this project, you will want to work with a cotton cord yarn in a sport to DK weight, somewhere around 3mm to 5mm in thickness, which gives the bag its firm and sculptural quality. A 4mm crochet hook is ideal for keeping your tension consistent and your stitches close enough to hold structure without feeling stiff in the hand. Cotton cord is the preferred fiber here because it does not stretch under the weight of your belongings, and it wears beautifully over time with very little fuss. A stitch marker will be your quiet companion throughout, helping you track round beginnings as you work in the round.
Stitch by Stitch
This Crochet Chain Strap Bag calls on a small, satisfying vocabulary of stitches that work together to create its signature textured surface.
BULLET:SC (Single Crochet) The foundational stitch used throughout the body, creating a tight and dense fabric that gives the bag its structure.
BULLET:BLO (Back Loop Only) Working SC through the back loop only produces the raised, ridged texture you can see rippling across the surface of the bag.
BULLET:CH (Chain) Used to start the project, turn rows, and construct the chain strap that loops through the gold hardware.
BULLET:SS (Slip Stitch) Used to join rounds neatly and to finish edges with a clean, invisible seam.
There is something genuinely meditative about working SC BLO row after row, the hook finding its rhythm, the cord building up into something solid and beautiful almost without your noticing.
Construction
The bag is worked in rows to form a flat rectangular panel that is then folded and seamed along the sides to create the body, which means the construction is approachable even for a confident beginner. The flap is crocheted as a continuation of the back panel, folding naturally over the front to meet the clasp. Once the body is assembled, the chain strap is worked separately and attached through the gold D-rings, which can be sourced easily from most craft haberdashery suppliers. If you want a longer crossbody drop, simply add more chain stitches to the strap before finishing. The full pattern and row guidance is available in the video tutorial, which walks you through every step with close-up detail.
Wearing Your Chain Strap Bag
Wear your finished Crochet Chain Strap Bag crossbody with wide-leg trousers and a silk camisole for an evening out, or tuck it under your arm as a clutch at a weekend brunch. It works beautifully as a compact travel wallet when you want to move light through a city, carrying just the essentials with a sense of style. Once you have made one, you will find yourself reaching for it constantly, which is the very best sign that a handmade piece has truly found its place in your life.
Keeping Your Chain Strap Bag Looking Its Best
Cotton cord bags are wonderfully low maintenance, and a gentle hand wash in cool water with a mild soap is all this piece needs to stay fresh. Press it lightly into shape with your hands while it is still damp and lay it flat to dry, away from direct sunlight which can fade the color over time. Avoid machine washing, as the agitation can distort the structured shape you worked so carefully to build. When storing, stuff the body loosely with tissue paper to help it hold its form between uses.
Every Crochet Chain Strap Bag you make is a small act of slow fashion, a deliberate choice to carry something made with your own hands rather than pulled from a shelf. You have every reason to be proud of what you are about to create. Save this to your Pinterest boards and share your finished bag with the hashtag so we can all admire what you have made.
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Tutorial and photos of this chain strap bag by: Cathérine Crochet.