Crocheting your own sling bag is one of the most rewarding projects because the result is both stylish and practical. The bag in your image features a round base, two colors, a curved flap, and a long crochet strap, giving it a professional, modern look while remaining beginner-friendly.

This article will guide you in detail through making the exact style shown.

🌼 💡 Materials You Will Need

Yarn

Color A – Light beige (for the bottom half and edge of flap)
Color B – Brown (for the upper body and inside of flap)
Recommended yarn:
Cotton cord, polyester cord, or medium-weight macrame yarn (2–3 mm)

Tools

Crochet hook: 4.0 mm–5.0 mm depending on yarn thickness
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle
Optional: fabric for lining
Optional: swivel hooks or metal rings for strap attachment
Leather label/tag (optional decoration)

🧵 Basic Stitches Used

This design uses very simple stitches:

Magic ring
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Single crochet (sc)
Increase stitch (2 sc in one stitch)
Half double crochet (hdc) (optional for flap)

If you know these basics, you can make this bag easily.

✨ SECTION 1 — Making the Round Base

The round base is the foundation of the whole bag.

Step 1: Create the Magic Ring

Using Color A, make a magic ring.
Inside the ring, crochet:

6 single crochets (6 sc)
Pull ring tight.

Step 2: Begin Increasing in Rounds

You’ll work in a spiral without joining.

Round 2:

2 sc in each stitch (6 increases) → 12 stitches

Round 3:

1 sc, 1 increase repeat around → 18 stitches

Round 4:

2 sc, 1 increase repeat around → 24 stitches

Round 5:

3 sc, 1 increase repeat around → 30 stitches

Continue increasing in this pattern (adding 1 more sc between increases each round) until the circle reaches the width you want for the bag — usually 20–23 cm wide.

Typically you’ll reach around 12–14 rounds.

Step 3: Make the Bottom Ribbed Texture

The bottom of the bag in your image has a subtle ribbing effect.

How to do it:

Work one round of sc in the back loop only (BLO)
This creates a ridge and helps the body rise upward.

Switch to Color B when you reach the height transition.

✨ SECTION 2 — Building the Body of the Bag

Now you will work straight rounds without increasing.

Step 4: Crochet Walls of the Bag

With Color B, work:

10–12 rounds of sc
No increases — this makes the bag’s sides curve upward.

Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

✨ SECTION 3 — Making the Flap

The flap is worked separately, attached to the top edge, and shaped like a semicircle.

Step 5: Start the Flap

Retain Color B.

Chain 12–18 chains (depending on flap size)
Sc in the second chain from hook and across

You should have 10–16 stitches per row.

Step 6: Build Rows and Shape the Semicircle

You will now work in rows instead of rounds.

Row 1:

Sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 2:

Work 1 sc at start
In the next stitch, do 3 sc in the same stitch (this forms the curved edge)
Sc across remaining stitches
Ch 1, turn

Row 3:

Sc across to the center
Again, place 3 sc in the center stitch
Sc across
Ch 1, turn

Repeat this shaping for 6–8 rows.

The flap will naturally widen and curve.

When the main brown flap is done, switch to Color A.

Step 7: Add Border to the Flap

Using Color A, crochet one round of sc around the edges of the flap.
This neatens the shape and matches the bag’s bottom edge.

Optional: Add one round of slip stitches for decoration.

✨ SECTION 4 — Joining the Flap to the Bag

This is simple.

Step 8: Attach the Flap

Place the flap at the back of the bag, centered.

Using a yarn needle:

Sew the straight top part of the flap to the top border of the bag.
Ensure the curved part folds naturally forward.

Add your leather logo/tag on the flap if desired.

✨ SECTION 5 — Making the Strap

The strap is long, strong, and crocheted tightly.

Step 9: Crochet the Strap

Using Color B:

Option 1 – Simple Strap

Chain 150–180 chains (depends how long you want it).
Row 1: Sc in each chain.
Row 2–4: Work additional sc rows to thicken.
This produces a strong, non-stretch handle.

Option 2 – Corded I-Cord Strap (Strongest)

For a rounder finish, create an I-cord using a smaller hook.

Step 10: Attach the Strap

You can:

Option A: Sew directly to bag

Sew each end securely inside the bag wall.

Option B: Use metal rings/swivel hooks

(as shown in one version of your image)

Sew short straps on each side
Attach ring
Clip the main strap to the rings

This makes it removable and adjustable.

✨ SECTION 6 — Finishing Touches

Step 11: Weave in Ends

Use a yarn needle to hide all yarn ends inside the bag.

Step 12: Optional — Add Lining

Cut a circle and a rectangle of fabric and sew inside for:

More strength
Shape retention
Preventing stretch

🎉 Your Cute Round Crochet Crossbody Bag Is Ready!

You have created a beautiful handmade sling bag featuring:

✔ A sturdy round base
✔ Two-tone design
✔ A semicircle flap
✔ Decorative color border
✔ A strong crocheted strap
✔ A professional finish

This project is perfect for gifting, selling, or simply enjoying for yourself.