Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet a fun ripple stitch crochet cosmetic bag perfect for the essentials while running errands or during a night out on the town, or if you're like me, holding your crochet supplies!
My Remi series features fun ripple patterns worked mainly in Double Crochet stitches – there are some other stitches that help form the shape for the ripple pattern.
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You'll need about 140 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton - I used WeCrochet Dishie; 45 Yards of Mushroom, 35 Yards of Lilac Mist and 60 Yards of Swan. You'll also need a H8/5mm crochet hook, and tapestry needle.
Optional supplies: Jewelry pliers may be helpful when weaving in ends, fabric for Lining & Zipper (I used a pre-made bag that I got at Hobby Lobby and stuck inside and then sewed in place - it measured 9" wide by 6" tall) or Sewing Needle & Thread or Sewing Machine & Thread (for lining).
Buy WeCrochet Dishie (affiliate link): shrsl.com/39dmw
Cotton Alternatives:
- Lion Brand Re-Up Bonus Bonus: shrsl.com/4eu0p
- Lily Sugar n Cream: amzn.to/4903Ijw
- Bernat Handicrafter: amzn.to/3HQXgR3
I like cotton because it's more durable, but feel free to use your favorite worsted weight yarn for bags! If using a yarn like Red Heart’s Super Saver, Caron’s One Pound, or Bernat’s Super Value, you'll probably need to go up to an I9/5.5mm crochet hook as cotton is more relaxed then these.
Weaving in ends of a tough yarn, like cotton yarn, can be hard on the fingers. Sore thumbs and frustration can be a thing of the past by simply using jewelry pliers to [carefully] help pull the tapestry needle through the work.
Gauge, Round 2 (folded) In Pattern: 14 HDC = 3 3/4" Wide by 1" Tall
Gauge is essential if you're using a similar lining to mine, but not if you are making your own or not lining.
You can find the free written pattern for this bag on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/03/remi-cosmetic-bag-or-hook-pouch-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/remi-cosmetic-bag-or-hook-pouch
or Etsy: tidd.ly/3PnjUEw
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
02:40 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:16 How to Crochet a Chain
03:37 Round 1 & How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
07:58 Round 2
09:00 Gauge Check
09:29 How to Change Yarn Colors for Seamless Color Change
11:00 How to Work the Foundation for the Ripple Stitch Pattern
14:45 Recap Color Change
15:31 Round 4 & How to Double Crochet 3 Stitches Together (US DC3tog)
19:31 How to Carry Yarn
20:46 Round 5 & Remaining Rounds
25:25 How Many Rounds to Work for Cosmetic Bag
26:12 How to Even Out Ripple Stitch Pattern
28:49 How to Single Crochet to Finish Cosmetic Bag (US SC)
29:41 Fasten Off
31:21 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
37:20 How to Add Canvas Bag Lining
39:26 Outro
How to crochet a fun ripple stitch crochet cosmetic bag perfect for the essentials while running errands or during a night out on the town, or if you're like me, holding your crochet supplies!
My Remi series features fun ripple patterns worked mainly in Double Crochet stitches – there are some other stitches that help form the shape for the ripple pattern.
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need about 140 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton - I used WeCrochet Dishie; 45 Yards of Mushroom, 35 Yards of Lilac Mist and 60 Yards of Swan. You'll also need a H8/5mm crochet hook, and tapestry needle.
Optional supplies: Jewelry pliers may be helpful when weaving in ends, fabric for Lining & Zipper (I used a pre-made bag that I got at Hobby Lobby and stuck inside and then sewed in place - it measured 9" wide by 6" tall) or Sewing Needle & Thread or Sewing Machine & Thread (for lining).
Buy WeCrochet Dishie (affiliate link): shrsl.com/39dmw
Cotton Alternatives:
- Lion Brand Re-Up Bonus Bonus: shrsl.com/4eu0p
- Lily Sugar n Cream: amzn.to/4903Ijw
- Bernat Handicrafter: amzn.to/3HQXgR3
I like cotton because it's more durable, but feel free to use your favorite worsted weight yarn for bags! If using a yarn like Red Heart’s Super Saver, Caron’s One Pound, or Bernat’s Super Value, you'll probably need to go up to an I9/5.5mm crochet hook as cotton is more relaxed then these.
Weaving in ends of a tough yarn, like cotton yarn, can be hard on the fingers. Sore thumbs and frustration can be a thing of the past by simply using jewelry pliers to [carefully] help pull the tapestry needle through the work.
Gauge, Round 2 (folded) In Pattern: 14 HDC = 3 3/4" Wide by 1" Tall
Gauge is essential if you're using a similar lining to mine, but not if you are making your own or not lining.
You can find the free written pattern for this bag on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/03/remi-cosmetic-bag-or-hook-pouch-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/remi-cosmetic-bag-or-hook-pouch
or Etsy: tidd.ly/3PnjUEw
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
02:40 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:16 How to Crochet a Chain
03:37 Round 1 & How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
07:58 Round 2
09:00 Gauge Check
09:29 How to Change Yarn Colors for Seamless Color Change
11:00 How to Work the Foundation for the Ripple Stitch Pattern
14:45 Recap Color Change
15:31 Round 4 & How to Double Crochet 3 Stitches Together (US DC3tog)
19:31 How to Carry Yarn
20:46 Round 5 & Remaining Rounds
25:25 How Many Rounds to Work for Cosmetic Bag
26:12 How to Even Out Ripple Stitch Pattern
28:49 How to Single Crochet to Finish Cosmetic Bag (US SC)
29:41 Fasten Off
31:21 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
37:20 How to Add Canvas Bag Lining
39:26 Outro
