This free crochet pattern for a pleated herringbone crossbody bag is a 7-page A4 PDF that guides you through making the Herringbone Sling Bag, designed by Natessa. The pattern uses US crochet terms and is rated for advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters. The finished bag measures 18 cm (7.1 in) in height and 27 cm (10.6 in) in length.
What the pattern includes
The pattern calls for 3mm cotton cord or similar yarn, with 2 skeins (about 200 m / 218 yds) needed, and a 4 mm hook. You will also need 1 magnetic button clasp snap, 1 chain, and 2 metal swivel bag clips. The gauge is 14 stitches and 8 rows per 10 x 10 cm (4" x 4"). The signature pleated wave effect comes from a variation of the crossed half double crochet (Cr-hdc) stitch. The bag is crocheted continuously in one solid piece, with side edges joined using a slip stitch (sl st) seam—no sewing needles required.
How to use the pattern
Start by chaining 51, then follow the row-by-row instructions, which include stitch counts for each row (e.g., Row 1: 102 sts, Row 2: 54 Cr-hdc, Row 3: 60 Cr-hdc, Row 6: 66 Cr-hdc, Row 9: 24 Cr-hdc). Print the PDF at actual size on A4 paper to keep the gauge accurate.
