How to Crochet a Star Crossbody Bag / Purse

[@JamieJTaime]

for anyone saying this isnt slow, or not beginner friendly, she never said it was. Just pause it, play it back, take your time, frog it, Its a super cute bag, its a fun project, Crochet is meant to be fun. I find this an awesome video, well explained, and i love how close it is to your hands. I have trouble seeing, and it being so close was VERY helpful. Thankyou. It made making this very easy and fun.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks for that!

[@cupidie]

as the most beginner person in the world i can say that this is an awesome tutorial, i got everything so quickly and i never had a doubt.

[@booksbymile]

And you can always put the video on 0.25x speed, when it's too fast for me I just put on 0.5x

[@Capella-fq9ul]

Hi young crocheter here (12-15 age range)! Im a few months along in learning how to crochet and this video was not that bad too follow. All you gotta do is take your time and rewind. Thanks for the new bag!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!😊

[@organicfennel339]

I really appreciate you made this tutorial. I have seen these bags all over the internet and think they're so cute. I recently took the plunge and decided to put in the work to learn crochet, many hours later I was able to make the bag of my dreams thanks to you!! It feels so much more rewarding and awesome knowing I made it with my own hands rather than just buying it.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@snakesonaframe2668]

The topstitching on the strap is genius! I’m gonna do that on all my crochet bags from now on!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It makes a huge difference!

[@paolasosa7118]

What is a top stitch 🥺 can you explain?

[@snakesonaframe2668]

@@paolasosa7118 um, I’m not sure how, I’m sure Google could give you a good explanation 😊

[@iamsuchawitch]

My star bag took about two and a half hours, missed a stitch or two definitely keep an eye on those tricky spots, but it turned out good!I get tons of compliment's on it! Want one in every color now :)

[@greengrass5]

i’ve never made a bag with a shape involved i’m very new to crocheting and tried many tutorials with a star bag and this is the easiest one so far i love my bag thank you

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raccooncommentary8956]

using this to make a star top, love how it's turning out so far and it's so quick to understand what is going on

[@fjsjsjajabfjskgjdkfkf]

Thank you so much for this video. I liked how you verbalized what you were doing. That made it easier for me to do the project along with your video. Awesome Awesome thank you so much!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@blulevijeans]

can u make a tutorial on the strap please

[@briennakelley182]

i'm a intermediate crocheter and this is a amazing video for intermediate crocheters

[@Lizardlover.abz..x]

Same here ! They go at a perfect pace

[@callieismakingmistakes]

This was a super fun pattern! Thank you for making it freely available! I used a striped brown yarn for my main color, and I also coincidentally used leaf green for my accent! I think an ombre/color changing yarn is so fun for this project. I used about 85g of yarn for the main color, so an entire small skein. A lot less than I initially anticipated!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@22sharks]

I'm a beginner and I'm very thankful for skipping the magic circle. It's the most difficult for me, but this tutorial was so useful I think it's going to be my first completed project thank you.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@halliejones4188]

I kept missing the stitch that you told us not to miss! I restarted 3 times before I finally realized that I kept missing it, but if was very rewarding when I finally got it right❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Oh no! It's so easy to miss that stitch.

[@wterbttle]

This tutorial was amazing! Thank you! Im very slow with things but this was just perfect

[@HawShule]

Thank you soo much! As a beginner it was really helpful to see step-by-step WITH explanation. Thankss

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You're so welcome!

[@Lady_Jane25]

I’m really loving this bag!! I made it for my mom and although I had to remake it I finally understood the pattern 🎉 thank you ❤

[@UglyStar_]

As a beginner I have been trying to find a tutorial that actually works for me and this is the first one! Thanks for the video (don’t mind the timestamps I’m gonna be adding to this comment)

[@UglyStar_]

5:34

[@UglyStar_]

5:37

[@UglyStar_]

7:51

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Glad it helped!

[@UglyStar_]

16:11

[@Psychopathicreaper]

I'm on day 2 of working on this bag (I'm a very, very slow beginner) and I love how easy this is! It may not be fully beginner friendly, but it sure does make up for it in cuteness!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Wonderful!

[@Mani-gu4pc]

Time stamps: Start of star- 1:30 Start of third row (pattern starts)- 5:28 Color switch- 12:31 Straps- 14:46

[@smashtitanskye984]

I love this video - don’t forget ppl you can adjust the playback speed if needed!

[@jacquelinegutierrez611]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!! I made this bag as a chirstmas gift for a friend and she loved it! The the star pattern was quite easy once i got it down, now I can't wait to make one for myself!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Great job!

[@madebyauntielinz]

This is a really great tutorial. I struggle getting my bags straps even/looking nice thank you for explaining that in detail

[@nerbprincess6671]

Im almost finished with my bag based on this tutorial! It was so much fun to make the stars

[@beyza_doan]

At first, knitting a star bag was a big problem for me because I had problems understanding the instructions. But when I watched this video, the bag became very easy. Your instructions were very clear and understandable.Thank you so much ❤️

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MemesForLove]

I saw a bag like that on Pinterest and I was in love, I went online and saw your tutorial and it was perfect!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lampoest]

Thank you so much this was such a good tutorial and it was super easy to follow! I have a friend's birthday party soon so I ended up making this bag in an afternoon for their gift and its perfect!

[@napandastianomnom2257]

i used this tutorial with a combination of others to make a very sturdy and beautiful bag. Thank you for making this!!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Wonderful!

[@elisediv9]

Robin, this is such a beautiful tutorial! I started crocheting in the beginning of the year and this is by far my favorite project I've completed. I am so excited! Thank you!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@shreksyrocks324]

Thank you so much! I made a pink version and I got so many compliments ^^

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That's great!

[@keyaracoward3377]

Beginner crocheter and really my first non clothes project, first panel I did was messed up just slightly, second was perfect, just slowed the video down to .5 and it was perfect 🫶🏽

[@elizabethsansen580]

Very cute crochet project! I’m no beginner but I do wish it was a little bit easier to follow. It was hard to follow along and see what you were doing when there was no written instruction on screen or no verbal instruction at times. Other than that, I could follow along pretty well.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It’s difficult to make everyone happy

[@elizabethsansen580]

@@KnottingHookCrochet I totally understand that! No hate at all, just my experience from the video.

[@honeyasylum8178]

I also wish there was written instructions

[@lemonjennie]

I just reached 90% finish on my bag ✨️ the strap is the only thing I need to attach. This is easiest tutorial that I have watched and I'm so excited to test out the other patterns in this channel 🩵🩵🩵 I made mine with colorful yarn and white yarn and the alternating color made it so fun 🎉

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That is awesome!

[@mpanda1409]

How did u make the strap I'm so confused

[@peytsabin9884]

I’ve made both sides but I’m a little confused on the straps

[@maimohsen7103]

I'm about to finish my bag and I love it so much already!! thank you for the tutorial 💖💖

[@bepis9766]

Wonderful and easy to follow tutorial! Loving my star bag

[@Kiliegh95]

Great video! I’d love to see how you made the straps

[@madif3484]

Made five of these for different people and they always brag about how strong they are 😊

[@dimmydummmy]

hi! what yarn did you use for yours?

[@meganhall4633]

Another great tutorial!! Ive made 9 of your bucket hats so far because they're so easy to follow and work up super quickly!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Glad you like them!

[@nataliemintz6507]

This pattern and your tutorial are so good!! I've made a couple of these now in different sizes. This makes for a great way to use up leftover yarn too! Thanks for posting this!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@Alex-ow5bs]

I love it! I always see the video first so I can understand clearly and then start doing it. I am started crochet as a therapy self care hobby and I’m started to love it!! At the moment I’m doing a scarf but I wanna put a star in my scarf but I’m trying to find information which I couldn’t, sadly..but this video came up which made me so interested!❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I have a star granny square tutorial and you could use just the center star part and attach it like an applique.

[@Alex-ow5bs]

@@KnottingHookCrochet thank you! Also update: I saw the video tutorial and did excellent!! Thank you again

[@lubiebanany2]

this is the best tutorial I ever seen. Thanks!!!💋

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!

[@AntisocialAuntie]

That is really cute! I like how you stitched the strap and side strap together. I'm learning a lot! Question - what brand of crochet hook are you using? I am thinking of trying something different for when I do stuffies this fall. Lots of love from the Pacific Northwest 🧡

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

For this project I used my Bella Coco Athena hooks, but I don't recommend them for the stuffies. You best option that I know of for hooks on the stuffies is the Clover Amour Hooks, the head of the hook is shaped more narrow and slides into the stitch much easier.

[@AntisocialAuntie]

@@KnottingHookCrochet Thanks! I'm not sure what hooks I have - they might be Clover or they might be a knock off. Summer is soon starting at the motel in this tourist area so I am not planning on more projects until September but thought I would get the supplies. 😊

[@alexabercier3508]

I didn't liked it's too much because I'm a beginner and it only showed how to do half of it and then you cut to the ending of it so I didn't know what to do. Sorry I didn't make it to much😢

[@fernsfunhouse]

reeeeeeeally wish you would've included the strap part... kind of frustrating to get a tutorial for every part but that because i don't know how to make one with the top stitch like you suggested. i liked the rest of the tutorial though.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It is just slip stitching through the strap. Here is a tutorial on how to do it kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4SYoqGpnbOBd9U

[@fernsfunhouse]

@@KnottingHookCrochet thank you!

[@e1siaa]

this was really helpful! im making it for my friends birhtday

[@littlebylittlecrochet]

So excited to try this!!! What a lovely bag. Thank you for this tutorial! 💚

[@dearartms]

this type of bag but instead it's butterfly... do you see vision? 🤓 would look lovely

[@zorakinani6674]

thank you for this, every project i came across involved making the magic circle i think it’s called and i just couldn’t do it. i love the way you explain things. my only mistake was not realising that the rows doubled by two each time lol

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Myself, I am not a magic circle fan. I go old school and chain. 😊

[@Robin-ql2ll]

This is so cute!!😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank You!!

[@thewayartfindsme]

Best tutorial

[@LillianaFlores-fh1ph]

Thank you for the tutorial,my star bag looks so cute ❤❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@yaraescandon2423]

I like how versatile the star can be. Do you have a written pattern for the star?

[@elzelitachavesdasilva-ze1jt]

Amei! Já fiz pra minha neta.❤

[@swaaroo]

im confused on the strap version. I love the way you made the strap but im confused on how you were able to add that lighter green? Did you make three double crochet rows with that darker green and slip stitched them together with that lighter green?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I did single crochet rows. Then did a top stitch with a slip stitch.

[@hawatv6426]

Can u show how you made the strap pls

[@hayleewicker4990]

Do you have any recommendations on how to add a liner in a bag of this shape?? I’m almost finished with the bag and the liner is such a great idea!! Just not sure where to start.

[@kierasimonexo]

I keep getting lost at 6:55 any tips?

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

Dc in the next 2 st, skip 2sts, dc in next 2st. In the corner ch 2 space, work 3dc, ch 2, 3dc then repeat

[@user-lq2dw4dy9h]

I love the pattern but I wish you would have shown how to make the strap for the visual learners!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

There are a ton of tutorials on youtube for straps.

[@Crissy-Flower]

Thank you sooo much for this tutorial!!! It was so easy to follow! You just earned a new sub! ❤️

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank You!🥰

[@ThatReallyWeirdChick]

has anyone done a lining for this bag? Pls share tips if you have 😭

[@nerbprincess6671]

Following this because I'm planning on doing lining for mine

[@depsm7333]

Just bookmarking! 9:35

[@dianastanfill6779]

great project bag...must keep hooks in a case though ♥

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Definitely!

[@HaniehDaghmehchi]

Thank you sooooo much❤❤❤!!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You're welcome 😊

[@Lau-fr7lh]

how do you made your strap?? the design is really nice

[@sheasiderius1874]

I would love to know the same thing?? I can't figure out what stitch it is

[@sheasiderius1874]

I just found their comment! It's single crochets with the top/slip stich

[@bunniekay]

i'm very confused about the strap portion.. i know you did single crochets with a slip stitch, but did you single crochet the entire strap and then afterwards put in the slip stitches? i've tried doing a row of sc then the next a slip stitch but it doesn't seem to look like yours unless it's the yarn im using. sorry for the long comment T^T just a tad confused...

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Do the single crochet rows then do the slip stitch as a top stitch.

[@zaniaedmondson8471]

How did you get 108 stitches for the strap because I did additional two more rows and I can’t seem to figure out how many chains I need for the strap

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

If doing dc you need 111, and dc into the 3rd ch from hook. Sc ch 109 and sc in second ch from hook

[@gomichu]

hi i have a question! at 11:12 or so you say we repeat the previous steps until desired; does this include the second slip stitch over at 9:28? this tutorial is super helpful so far, thank you!!!

[@scriqu]

Hey I pretty sure that yes you do need to do that second slst :)

[@kinawild6211]

i wish you went mor in dept with the strape, what cord stitch did you use ? and are the smaller stitched stipes for itto be stable and not stretch too much ?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

as I said in the video I did long rows of single crochet and then went back and did a top stitch with a slip stitch to make the stripes.

[@kinawild6211]

Wait I reread. I understand what you're saying. So chain to length, single crochet down chain. Slip stitch back up. And repeat 2 more times to get your rows of 6. Great, thanks you again

[@Ash.Dakota]

This is definitely gonna be my next project!! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love how you're kind of quick with it, so I don't need to wait 10 seconds between steps, but you also explain the more tricky parts, like which chain to end the round on. 🫶🏽

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@user-zw6qk1vm6n]

making this bag again but i had a small question, when attaching the short strap to the sides of the star, how many single crochets do we do in the chain 2 corners of the star?

[@AileneG]

for attaching the strap that connects the two stars together, when it comes to a corner, do u have sc in the chains or the space in between???

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

Space in between would be easier

[@Georgianaa28]

I have a question, how many wires do I need? Or how many meters? Thank you!

[@yzzy0626]

Hii how much grams of yarn did this take?

[@Frieren456]

Is it possible to sew some fabric inside to make it more "waterproof"? How would it be done? (Love the tutorial)

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

sure why not. I would sew them to the stars before putting it together or at least cut the shapes first.

[@lettyperez409]

What stitch did you use for the strap?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Single crochet then a slip stitch top stitch to help reduce the stretch also because its pretty.

[@Zionadventure]

Thank you so much ❤😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You're welcome 😊

[@fifeirav7298]

My star has 6 points JAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAJHSJAH but overall great tutorial 😄🐘👍

[@whyofallpeople8118]

I love the tutorial ❤, but when It comes time to slip stitch. My star keeps on coming out crooked. It don't know what I am doing wrong.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I'm not sure either but maybe your slip stitching is too tight.

[@whyofallpeople8118]

Ohh maybe let me see if that's it.

[@mpanda1409]

Hi!! I just started this bag done with the front and back but strap remaining, I'm really confused and stuck, I'm making this for my uni. Can u pls guide me a little?? Also love ur vibe, ur the coolest

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You're going to make one strap and the two stars will be attached to the sides of the strap. I just made it long enough that the bag fell where I was comfortable. Did it in rows of single crochet then added a surface stitch slip stich to help with strap stretching. Plus it gives a decorative stripe.

[@luaaa222]

I don't speak english and this was useful for me. Thank you!!❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You're welcome 😊

[@nicolenicole1894]

can i ask how may grams of yarn did you use?? im planning on making one

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Both of my skeins are 360 yards each and I had a lot left over.

[@user-ip5tz7ws1h]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, really cute, easy and fun project to make. Just have a question, may I use it to create a video how to make it for people, who speak my language and don`t speak english, with a mandatory credit of you as an author, of course. Thanks for the reply in advance))

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Yes you can!

[@user-ip5tz7ws1h]

@@KnottingHookCrochet Thanks!!

[@sunny4640]

How many rows am I supposed to do for the strap? And how would I do the top stitch on it?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Go to the 15 minute mark in the video for the info on the straps

[@sunny4640]

@@KnottingHookCrochet Oh thank you! I didn’t catch that part 😅

[@steph3878]

What is the size of the finished star?

[@steph3878]

❤ing my question doesn't answer it

[@idfc1357]

@@steph3878HAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@n0r1.ak1]

I dont understand 6:44. How many stitches are you skipping? I dont understand which is the “last” or “first” stitch. The patterns really cute, but i dont understand it 😢

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

Skip the next 2 stitches

[@hello_kitty77]

You have to skip the stitches next to the hole

[@_1907_mariam]

Thank you very much

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You are welcome

[@felizastarudell]

I have a question. At 11:12 you say to repeat the previous steps-which is 4 double crochets-until I have my desired size, but I counted at 13:30 about 10 double crochets. I believe that is your 8th round using your leaf green yarn. I assume each round has an ascending amount of double crochets. Exactly how many double crochets does it ascend each round?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

1 on each side going up and going down

[@felizastarudell]

⁠​⁠@@KnottingHookCrochetThank you for replying. To make sure I understand I want to ask another question. After the 4 double crochet, in the next round I would do 5 double crochets?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Lets see does this make more sense the first round had 3 on each side that includes the 2DCTOG, next round has 5 including the 2DCTOG, then 7, 9, 11, 13 and so on. if you don't count the 2DCTOG it is 2, 4, 6, 8, etc. My bad for saying the wrong thing in my first reply.

[@felizastarudell]

@@KnottingHookCrochetI completely understand now! Thank you so much for patiently answering my questions. This tutorial was much more detailed than all the other ones I have seen. I can’t wait to get started on my tote bag!

[@ashleygordon522]

Thank you so much for asking this; I had the same question! :)

[@zanechao3533]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@randomlytangerine]

How many skeins did this take?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

one of each color with some left over

[@0.y42]

لطيف جدا❤

[@jlialuise1541]

hi! can I use slip stitch to attach the straps?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Yes you can

[@oona1817]

How much yarn did you use in the whole bag? I'm thinking of doing it, but don't kniw hiw much yarn to buy 😅

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

1 of each color is plenty (at least 200 yard of each color)

[@Bluedrawsosha]

A bit late but for anyone else who's a beginner artist, as one myself i just want to say it is a fairly easy tutorial and if your thing is to have written instructions/pattern you can turn on the captions :3

[@nerdynerd8784]

How do you tell if it's the first/last stich? I can't seem to figure it out 😅

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Use a stitch marker to help find the beginning and ending stitch

[@sofianoblecurveira8420]

When attaching the straps do I just single crochet into the space once when I get to the corners?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

The outside corners do 2.

[@yanidelcid]

Where the turtorial for the strap?!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

The strap is just rows of single crochet with slip-stitch top stitching if you go to around the 15 min mark that is where I talk about the straps.

[@zhalobefashion]

May I use this pattern to make some projects and sell them, please? (I will give credit tho) THE STAR BAG IS JUST SO CUTE!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Yes you can😊

[@InaLagusa]

hi! i want to start this for my next project but i'm curious if i put stuff inside, will the star loses its shape?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It will stretch some. If you add a lining that will prevent the stretching.

[@abigaylebluepusz4084]

thank you very much for this tutorial, so sweet!! warm wishes

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! You too!

[@ggaroundtheworld2444]

About how many Yards am I going to use for this project with each skein? 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I don't know exact yardage, I had one full skein of each color (360yards each) and had a lot left over.

[@yarnerde]

Can I make and sell it?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

yes