Who could resist a maxi bag made with a strong, multicolored jute yarn. It is impossible not to fall in love with this maxi bag that you can take to the beach, around town, and even to the mountains in summer. It is refined, beautiful to look at, and comfortable to carry, and it elevates even the most essential outfit. It will also stand the test of time because Juta yarn is very hard-wearing. We love it.

On our online shop you will find Juta in several shades so you can choose your favorite. Juta is the perfect yarn if you are looking for a natural material with a strong personality that combines authenticity, structure, and contemporary design, ideal for fashion accessories, textile jewelry, and home decor.

Tutorial: how to crochet a maxi bag

MATERIALS
Juta yarn col. Foliage 750 g / 26.5 oz
Crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US
Light stuffing
Tapestry needle

GAUGE – SINGLE CROCHET
10 cm x 10 cm / 4″ x 4″
10 stitches and 10 rows

CROCHET STITCHES USED
Chain stitch
Slip stitch
Single crochet

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width approx. 50 cm / 19.7″
Height approx. 38 cm / 15″

DIFFICULTY
Easy

INSTRUCTIONS

The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up. The handles are worked separately, stuffed, and sewn in place. Replace the first stitch of each round and row with 1 chain stitch. Close rounds with 1 slip stitch worked into the beginning chain.

With crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, chain 29 stitches.

Round 1: chain 1 (counts as 1 single crochet), work 1 single crochet in each of the next 27 chains, 3 single crochets in the last chain, turn to continue along the opposite side of the foundation chain and work 1 single crochet in each of the next 27 chains and 2 single crochets in the last chain. You have 60 stitches
round 2: (chain 2, the first chain replacing the first single crochet, 1 single crochet) in the first stitch, work 1 single crochet in each of the next 27 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 27 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the last stitch. You have increased 8 stitches, 2 in each chain-1 corner space (the first is at the beginning of the round), for a total of 68 stitches
round 3: chain 1 (counts as 1 single crochet), (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the next 29 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the next 29 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the last 2 stitches. You have 76 stitches
round 4: chain 1 (counts as 1 single crochet), 1 single crochet in the next stitch, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the next 31 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the next 31 stitches, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases), 1 single crochet in each of the last 3 stitches. You have 84 stitches
round 5: chain 1 (counts as 1 single crochet), * work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the next corner chain space, (1 single crochet, chain 1, 1 single crochet) in the next corner chain space (2 increases) *, repeat from * to * 3 more times, then work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end of the round. You have 92 stitches
rounds 6 to 11: work as round 5. The rectangular base of the bag is complete and you have 140 stitches at the end of round 11
round 13: chain 1 (counts as 1 single crochet), work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the first corner chain space, work chain 1 in the first corner chain space (end of the second side panel), work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the second corner chain space, work chain 1 in the second corner chain space (front panel), work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the third corner chain space, work chain 1 in the third corner chain space (first side panel), work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the fourth corner chain space, work chain 1 in the fourth corner chain space (back panel), work 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end of the round (beginning of the second side panel)
rounds 14 to 49: work as round 13. Cut the yarn and weave in the end.

Finishing

With crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, work 1 row of chains along all 4 sides of the base and along the vertical lines that separate the 4 upper sections of the bag (back/front and side panels).

For the first handle, with crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, chain 60 stitches and work 6 rows in single crochet, then cut the yarn and weave in the end. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, stuffing it as you fold with enough filling to give it a nice rounded shape, then close the handle into a tube by working 1 row of single crochet along the 3 open edges. Cut the yarn and secure the end. Work the second handle in the same way.

Sew the handles to the wrong side of the back and front panels a few centimeters below the upper edge, centering 1 handle on each panel and leaving 22 stitches between one end and the other.