Checkered Bag PDF : Black & White Crochet Checkerboard Shoulder Bag, Strap Strip

Make a sturdy, color-blocked shoulder bag in one piece with this beginner–intermediate crochet PDF—US terms, no abbreviations. Work a flat checkered base in rows, continue seamless rounds up the sides with the same rhythm, then add a one-square-wide checker strap worked flat and sewn across.

What you’ll make
A rectangular-base tote with clean checker blocks (each 8 stitches × 4 rows), corner-parked seam (join + turn at each round), and a matching checker strap built over 8 stitches and sewn to the opposite side for a balanced carry.

Key techniques

Corner-carried color changes: change on every 8th stitch; carry the inactive yarn hidden inside

Square math: each checker “square” = 8 sts wide × 4 rows tall

Side walls: 2 half double crochet per row-end → exactly 8 stitches per side square

Seam control: join with slip stitch, chain 1 and turn each round to keep the join at the corner

What’s inside the PDF

Materials & yardage (sample ≈ 80 g total across two Medium (4) acrylics; 5.0 mm hook)

Base: foundation chain multiple of 8 (sample 40 ch), 4 rows of checkers

Walls: continuous rounds around all four sides, with precise corner targets and color flips (Round 4)

Strap: one-square-wide checker strip (sample 15 squares / 60 rows / ~49 cm) and neat 8-to-8 stitch sew-on

Finishing: weaving ends color-matched inside, strap alignment, optional reinforcements

Sizing notes & tips: width via starting chain; height via round count

Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate (chain, half double crochet, slip stitch, clean color changes while carrying yarn).

Materials & Tools

Yarn A (main) & Yarn B (contrast): Medium (4) acrylic — sample Sky Blue + White

Hook: 5.0 mm

Tools: scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape

Size & Adjustments
Customize width with a multiple of 8 foundation; adjust height by repeating the 4-round checker cycle. Strap length = number of strap squares (work an odd count so the end color matches the sew-on side).

Format & Delivery

Digital PDF only — no physical item will be shipped.

Instant download after purchase.

Care / Use
Spot clean; lay flat to dry. For heavier loads, add a fabric lining and/or a slip-stitch edging along strap sides.