This mini crochet backpack is a fun, quick project that’s perfect for clearing out your cotton yarn scraps. Despite its small size, the design by MaryJ Handmade is packed with detail, featuring a functional front flap, tiny handles, and shoulder straps. It’s the perfect size to hold small essentials like lip balm, loose change, or hair ties. You can also add a keyring and turn it into a fantastic accessory for a larger bag.
The construction uses a 2.5 mm hook with DK weight cotton to ensure the stitches are tight and the bag holds its shape. You’ll follow step-by-step instructions to build the body, then finish it off with a simple drawstring and a button or bead for the closure. These make excellent handmade gifts, and because they work up so fast, you can easily make a whole bunch of them in different colors for friends and family.
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