The Starry Ridge Cross Body Bag - Free Crochet Pattern
- Jacqueline Visser
- Feb 7
- 7 min read
Updated: Mar 1
Some bags are made to sit pretty, and others are made to go everywhere with you. The Starry Ridge Crossbody Bag was designed with everyday wear in mind—hands-free, lightweight, and just the right size for your essentials. With its textured stitch pattern and relaxed silhouette, this bag blends function with handmade charm, making it a go-to piece whether you’re heading out for a quick errand, a walk through the market, or a casual day out.
Inspired by the cozy textures and quiet beauty found in the Starry Ridge collection, this crossbody bag brings together practical design and timeless style. It’s a satisfying project that works up beautifully and results in a bag you’ll actually reach for again and again.
In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to get started—materials, helpful tips, and of course the full pattern. Grab your hook, get your yarn, and let’s make something beautiful together.
Pattern Details
Finished Size
Height: 9.5” (24 cm)
Width: 10” (25 cm)
Skill Level
Intermediate
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Copyright © 2026 Jackie Visser. For personal use only. Commercial use or redistribution is prohibited.
The Yarn
This market bag is worked using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in the shade: Magenta
Fiber content: 100% cotton
Weight: Worsted / #4
Yardage: Approximately 125 yd (114 m) per 50 g skein
Care instructions: Machine washable and dryable
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Materials
Hook: Prym Crochet Hook G/ 4mm
Yarn: 2 skeins of Lionbrands 24/7 Cotton yarn
Hardware: 2 1" D ring Clasps
Abbreviations:
ST - Stitch
Ch - Chain
SL ST- Slip Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SC 3rd loop- Single Crochet 3rd loop
Star ST- Star Stitch
Special Stitches:
The Star Stitch
Step One: Ch 3, in the second CH from the hook insert your hook and draw up a loop (2 loops on the hook) in the next ST, insert your hook and draw up a loop. (3 loops on the hook) In the next ST, insert your hook and draw up a loop. (4 loops on the hook) in the next available ST insert hook and draw up a look (5 loops on the hook) in the next available ST insert hook and draw up a loop (6 loops on the hook) YO and draw through all 6 loops. CH 1 to close the ST.
Step 2: In the CH space of the Star ST just completed, insert hook and draw up a loop (2 loops on the hook) in the side of the previous Star ST insert hook and draw up a loop (3 loops on the hook) in the ST at the base of your previous Star ST insert hook and draw up a loop (4 loops on the hook) in the next ST insert hook and draw up a loop. (5 loops on the hook) in the next ST insert hook and draw up a loop (6 loops on the hook) YO and draw through all 6 loops, CH 1 to close the ST.
Bag Instructions
Round 1: CH 41. In 2nd ch from hook, 1 SC, 1 SC in each ST across until you have 1 ST remaining. In the last ST work 3 SC rotating your work, work 1 sc in each st across the until you have one st remaining. in the last st work 2 sc, slst to the top of the first st of the round. 82 SC
Tip: Place a stitch marker in the very last ST to help identify the last st of the round.
Round 2: CH 1. 1 HDC in the next 40 STS. 3 HDC in the ST. Rotating your work, work 1 HDC in the next 40 STs. 3 HDC in the last ST of the round. 86 HDC
Round 3: CH 1. 1 HDC in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC. 86 HDC
Round 4: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 5: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Tip:
When finishing the Star ST rounds. Finish the last Star ST by drawing up the last loop of the ST in the first ST of the round. By working the last stitch this way, you will avoid having holes in your bag.
Round 6: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 7: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 8: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 9: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 10: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 11: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 12: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 13: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 14: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 15: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 16: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 17: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 18: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 19: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 20: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 21: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 22: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 23: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 24: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 25: CH 1, 1 SC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. 86, SC
Round 26: CH 3 and work Star ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first Star ST. 43 Star ST
Round 27: CH 1, 1 HDC in the top of the first Star ST, 1 HDC in the CH- 1 SP repeat all the way around. SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 26: CH 1, 1 HDC in the 3rd loop of each ST all the way around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC
Round 27: CH 1, 1 HDC in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC. 86, HDC.
Cut and tie.
Strap Instructions
CH 5
In the second CH from hook work SC, SC each ST across. CH 1 turn. 4 SC
Row 2: SC BLO in each ST across. CH 1 turn. 4 SC
Row 3: Work SC BLO and through the unworked loop of the row below. rep across. CH 1. Turn. 4 SC.
Rep row 3 until your strap reaches 50".
Attaching D Rings to the Strap
1) Place the D-ring with the clip on the strap
2) Fold about an inch of the strap
around the D-ring.
3) With a yarn tail of around 10", sew
the strap around the D-ring.
Repeat for the second D-ring.
Clip the strap to the side of the bag.
You can add a lining if you wish. A lining will give your bag more structure.
I’d love to see your creations! Share your finished headbands with me on Instagram @jvcro_chet — seeing your projects brightens my day and inspires future designs.
If you loved this pattern, don’t forget to check out the matching Starry Ridge Mini Bag and the Starry Ridge Summer Headband!
© 2026 Jackie Visser. All rights reserved. Starry Ridge Headband pattern may be used for personal use only. Please do not redistribute or sell this pattern without permission. Tag me on instagram @jvcro_chet I'd love to see your finished work!
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