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Bee Flower Straw Bag Crochet Pattern

Bee Flower Straw Bag Crochet Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Bee Flower Straw Bag Crochet Pattern

This bee flower bag pattern is designed to help you create a vibrant summer accessory that celebrates nature's beauty. The pattern includes detailed instructions for crocheting a fitted cover for a standard straw bag, complete with decorative gold chains, colorful bobbles, and charming 3D embellishments. You'll learn to create ten sweet white flowers with yellow centers, multiple leaves, and eight adorable stuffed bees with gold wings and beaded eyes that bring the whole design to life.

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The crocheted cover features bold color blocking in black, yellow ochre, white, and accents of gold that create eye-catching stripes around your bag. The finishing touches include a decorative scalloped edge at the top and strategically placed bobbles that add texture and dimension throughout the design.

Why You'll Love This Bee Flower Straw Bag Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern transforms a simple straw bag into a wearable work of art that captures the joy of summer! The combination of practical bag decoration and whimsical 3D elements makes every stitch exciting, and watching the bees and flowers come together is incredibly satisfying. I find the color-blocking technique straightforward yet impactful, and the small amigurumi pieces are quick enough to keep you motivated without feeling overwhelming. What really makes this special is how customizable it is—you can adjust the number of flowers and bees to match your personal style while creating something truly unique that nobody else will have.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations for this bag pattern! Instead of the classic yellow and black bee theme, try making pastel bees in soft pink and lavender for a springtime twist, or go bold with bright turquoise and coral for a tropical vibe. You could also swap the white flowers for different colors—imagine cheerful sunflowers in yellow and brown, or romantic roses in shades of pink and red.

For a more minimalist look, I sometimes reduce the number of 3D elements and focus on the beautiful color-blocking of the bag cover itself, adding just a few strategically placed flowers as accents. If you're making this as a gift, consider personalizing it by choosing the recipient's favorite colors or adding their initial embroidered onto one of the flowers.

I've also had fun changing the placement of the bees—instead of scattering them randomly, try arranging them in a flying pattern that swoops around the bag, or cluster them all together as if they're gathering around their favorite flower. The bobbles can be modified too; use different colors throughout instead of just yellow, or create a gradient effect by transitioning from one shade to another around the bag.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting the starting chain too loosely or too tightly can cause the cover to not fit properly around the straw bag circumference—measure carefully and adjust tension ✗ Forgetting to stuff the bee bodies and heads before closing them completely makes it difficult to achieve the proper rounded shape later on ✗ Not securing the crocheted cover to the straw bag with stitches at top and bottom can cause the fabric to shift and twist during use ✗ Placing bobbles too close together or unevenly spaced creates a cluttered look—use the recommended 3.5 cm spacing for balanced decoration

Bee Flower Straw Bag Crochet Pattern

Transform an ordinary straw bag into a stunning summer accessory with this delightful bee and flower design! This pattern guides you through creating a colorful crocheted cover featuring cheerful bobbles, adorable amigurumi bees with golden wings, and delicate white flowers with green leaves. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your warm-weather wardrobe, this project combines practical bag decoration with charming 3D elements that will make you the buzz of any gathering.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Bee Flower Straw Bag Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Colour Crafter yarn in black Ede 1002, white Barneveld 1005, and yellow ochre Eindhoven 1114
  • 02
    Scheepjes Softy yarn in yellow 489
  • 03
    Scheepjes Panda yarn in white 581
  • 04
    Scheepjes Softfun yarn in denim green 506
  • 05
    Scheepjes Twinkle yarn in gold 941

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Straw bag with 84 cm circumference and 21 cm height
  • 02
    5 mm crochet hook
  • 03
    Fiberfill stuffing for bees
  • 04
    Gold-colored rocaille beads
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Keychain with ring (optional)

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— Bag :

Starting Chain :

Crochet a starting chain that fits around the 84 cm circumference of the bag, not too loose and not too tight

Rnd 1-13 :

Crochet 6 cm sc with black, change to yellow ochre

Rnd 14-18 :

Crochet 2 cm sc, change to Barneveld white

Rnd 19-35 :

Crochet 7 cm sc, change to yellow

Rnd 36 :

Crochet sc with gold

Rnd 37-40 :

Crochet 1 cm sc with yellow, change to black

Rnd 41-42 :

Crochet 1 cm sc, change to yellow ochre

Rnd 43-47 :

Crochet 2 cm sc, change to black

Rnd 48-53 :

Crochet 2 cm sc (total height should now be 21 cm)

Info :

Fasten off all threads and slide crocheted work over the bag, crochet 2 more rounds of sc on top of beginning round, skip sc where straps are

Top Edge Rnd 1 (Yellow Ochre) :

1 sc, *5 ch, skip 4 sc, 1 sc*, rep from * to *

Top Edge Rnd 2 :

Crochet around ch-loop from previous round *1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, rep from * to *

— Finishing the Bag :

Decorative Chains :

Crochet a gold chain onto Rnd 14, crochet a Panda white chain onto Rnd 18, crochet a gold chain onto Rnd 47

Bobbles :

Crochet yellow bobbles onto Rnd 45 spaced 3.5 cm apart around the bag

— Flower (Make 10) :

Rnd 1 (White) :

Make a MR, 18 sc in the MR, join with 1 sl st

Rnd 2 :

*3 ch, 1 dc in next sc, 3 ch, 1 sl st in next sc* (this is first petal), rep 5 more times from * to * for 6 flower petals total, fasten off

Center (Yellow) :

From the middle crochet 1 sc around the sc from previous round, skip 1 sc, 1 sc, rep until you have made 9 sc, fasten off

— Leaf :

Foundation (Green) :

Make a chain with 9 ch

Side 1 :

Crochet 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, then 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 ch

Side 2 :

Continue on other side of chain, crochet into the 8 stitches: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail, make as many leaves as desired in same way and sew underneath flowers

— Bee Head :

Rnd 1 (Black) :

Make a MR, 6 sc in the MR

Rnd 2 :

2 sc in every sc (12)

Rnd 3 :

12 sc

Rnd 4 :

sc2tog around (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail, stuff the head

— Bee Body :

Rnd 1 (Yellow Ochre) :

Make a MR, 6 sc in the MR

Rnd 2 :

2 sc in every sc (12), change to gold

Rnd 3 :

1 sc, 2 sc in next sc (18), change to yellow ochre

Rnd 4 :

18 sc, change to gold

Rnd 5 :

18 sc, change to yellow ochre

Rnd 6 :

1 sc, sc2tog, rep (12)

Rnd 7 :

sc2tog around (6), fasten off

Info :

Stuff the body, sew open sides of head and body together

— Bee Wings (Make 2) :

Rnd 1 (Gold) :

Make a MR, 6 sc in the MR, turn

Rnd 2 :

2 hdc in every sc, fasten off

Info :

Sew wings onto the body

— Finishing the Bee :

Eyes :

Sew 2 gold-colored rocaille beads onto bee's head for eyes

— Final Assembly :

Flowers :

Crochet 10 flowers and leaves, attach leaves underneath flowers and attach them to black part of bag (Rnd 1-13)

Bees :

Make 8 bees (with optional extra bee for keychain), sew bees onto white part of bag (Rnd 19-35)

Additional Bobbles :

Using gold crochet several bobbles among flowers, with black and white crochet several bobbles around bees

Optional Keychain :

Attach extra bee to keychain if using

Securing :

To prevent crocheted work from shifting, sew top and bottom part of crocheted bag to straw bag, fold black bottom edge over as you do this

Assembly Instructions

  • Slide the completed crocheted cover over the straw bag ensuring all color sections align properly with the bag height
  • Attach leaves to the underside of each white flower using the long tail left from crocheting
  • Position and sew 10 flowers with leaves onto the black section of the bag (rounds 1-13) spacing them evenly
  • Sew 8 completed bees onto the white section of the bag (rounds 19-35) arranging them as if flying between flowers
  • Add gold bobbles scattered among the flowers and black/white bobbles around the bees for added texture
  • Secure the crocheted cover by sewing the top and bottom edges to the straw bag at several points to prevent shifting
  • Fold the black bottom edge over neatly and stitch in place, attach optional bee to keychain if desired

Important Notes

  • 💡Make sure your starting chain matches the bag circumference exactly—too tight and it won't fit, too loose and it will be baggy
  • 💡The bobble stitch technique requires drawing yarn through 7 loops at once, so work slowly and keep tension consistent
  • 💡Stuff bee bodies and heads firmly but leave room to sew them closed and attach to each other smoothly
  • 💡Use the long tails from flowers and leaves to sew them together and onto the bag for a cleaner finish
  • 💡Pin all flowers and bees in place before permanently sewing to ensure you're happy with the arrangement
  • 💡Different yarn brands may result in slightly different sizing, so adjust your starting chain accordingly

This charming bee flower bag pattern brings the beauty of a summer garden to your everyday accessories! With its combination of bold color-blocking, sweet 3D embellishments, and practical functionality, this project lets you create a truly one-of-a-kind piece that showcases your crochet skills. The adorable bees with their golden wings and the delicate white flowers make this bag a conversation starter wherever you go. Perfect for farmers market trips, beach days, or adding handmade charm to your daily routine! 🐝🌸 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different size straw bag for this pattern?

Yes! Simply adjust your starting chain to match your bag's circumference and modify the height by adding or removing rounds while maintaining the same color sequence proportions.

What if I can't find Scheepjes yarn in my area?

You can substitute with any similar weight yarn in the corresponding colors. Just make sure to maintain consistent tension and test that your gauge matches the pattern requirements.

How do I make the bobble stitch correctly?

Draw up yarn to create a loop, yarn over and insert hook in same spot pulling up yarn, repeat 2 more times for 7 loops total, then yarn over and pull through all 7 loops, chain 1, and secure with slip stitch.

Can I make more or fewer flowers and bees?

Absolutely! The pattern calls for 10 flowers and 8 bees, but you can customize the number based on your preference for a more or less decorated look.

How do I prevent the crocheted cover from sliding around on the bag?

The pattern recommends sewing the top and bottom edges of the crocheted cover to the straw bag at several points, which keeps everything securely in place during use.