Tired of purses that slide down your arms as you move? This classic hobo bag drapes over your shoulder perfectly–the strap won’t slip from your shoulder because of the bag’s shape and construction. It is also sturdy because the bag is made in one go (yes, no separate pieces to sew together!). Using worsted weight yarn makes it a fast project, too.

Skill Level:

Finished Size:
Purse: 9″ tall x 12″ wide (when laid flat, not including straps)
Strap: 18″ long x 2″ wide

Materials: 280 yards (250 m) Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm) 1″-diameter Button (for closure)

Gauge: 7 dc stitches & 4 dc rows = 2 inches

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Crochet Pattern: Perfect Fit Hobo Bag

Front:

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to make a loop,

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 9 dc in ring, turn: 10 dc

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 8 dc, dc in last dc, turn: 18 dc

Row 3: Ch 3, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 26 dc

Row 4: Ch 3, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 34 dc

Row 5: Ch 3, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 42 dc

Row 6: Ch 3, (dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 50 dc

Row 7: Ch 3, (dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 58 dc

Row 8: Ch 3, (dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 66 dc

Row 9: Ch 3, (dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 74 dc

Row 10: Ch 3, (dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 8 times, dc in last dc, do not turn, do not fasten off: 82 dc

Strap and Base:

Chain 50, sl st in first dc of row 10, making sure to not twist the chain,

(Work proceeds in rounds for this part of the hobo bag.)

Round 1: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch and throughout), sc in each stitch around, sl st in first sc: 132 sc

Rounds 2-4:  Ch 3, dc in next stitch and in each stitch around, sl st in top of first dc: 132 dc

Round 5: Repeat row 1: 132 sc

Back:

(Work proceeds in rows from this point on.)

Row 1: Ch 3, (dc in next 8 sc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in next sc, turn: 74 dc

Row 2: Ch 3, (dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 66 dc

Row 3: Ch 3, (dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 58 dc

Row 4: Ch 3, (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 50 dc

Row 5: Ch 3, (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 42 dc

Row 6: Ch 3, (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 34 dc

Row 7: Ch 3, (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 26 dc

Row 8: Ch 3, (dc in next dc, dc2tog) 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 18 dc

Row 9: Ch 3, dc2tog 8 times, dc in last dc, turn: 10 dc

Row 10: Ch 3, dc8tog, dc: 3 dc

Loop:

Ch 11, sl st in first dc of row 10 to make loop, finish off.

Finishing:

Sew button to center front of hobo bag, making sure to match the location of the loop in order to close hobo bag properly. Weave in ends and enjoy!

If you need any help, just let me know by leaving comments below.

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