Free crochet heart bag pattern (easy tapestry crochet)

Looking for a fun and meaningful crochet bag project? This free crochet heart bag pattern uses the tapestry crochet technique to create a bold heart design with simple stitches and clean colorwork.

Designed with beginners in mind, this heart bag is worked in rows of single crochet and follows an easy picture graph or written instructions. Whether you’re new to tapestry crochet or just love heart designs, this handmade bag is a satisfying project that’s both stylish and practical. The free crochet pattern is below.

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Why you’ll love this crochet heart bag pattern

Free crochet heart bag pattern with no sign-ups
Beginner-friendly tapestry crochet design
Uses only basic single crochet stitches
Bold heart motif created with simple color changes
Includes a printable heart graph and written instructions
Perfect for gifts, Valentine’s projects, or everyday use
Small, lightweight bag that works up faster than a blanket

This is a beginner tapestry crochet pattern

Are you new to tapestry crochet? My Lovestruck Heart Bag is one of my easy tapestry crochet patterns for beginners. This pattern features just a single, simple heart design using only two colors, making it very beginner-friendly.

You’ll learn and practice the basics of simple tapestry crochet without feeling overwhelmed. This crochet bag tapestry design is an ideal first project to step into the world of colorful crochet!

Free heart bag crochet pattern information

Skill level

Easy. This easy crochet pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.

Materials needed

Crochet hook: H-8 5mm hook size
Yarn: worsted weight yarn in white and pink
Copy of the heart graph
Scissors
Yarn needle for weaving the yarn tails in

Finished measurements

12.5″ wide by 12.5″ tall (36 cm by 36 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

ch(s): chain(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet stitch

Pattern notes

Make color changes indicated by the graph or the written instructions.
The bag is made in rows of single crochet stitches.
Each square on the graph represents a single crochet stitch.
The color of the square indicates the color of yarn you should use for that stitch.
Read the graph from right to left ← on odd-numbered rows and left to right → on even-numbered rows.
← you are working on the “right side” on odd-numbered rows.
→ you are working on the “wrong” side” on even-numbered rows.
Carry the unused yarn color.

Color changes

To change colors, work the last yarn over of a stitch with the new color. This sets up your yarn for the next stitch in the new color.
Carry unused colors across the row by laying them over the stitches you’re working into, so you can pick them up as needed. This is known as tapestry crochet!

Crochet heart bag pattern instructions

Start by chaining 61 with white yarn. Work a single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. You’ll have 60 stitches for Row 1.

Continue making the front of the heart crochet bag pattern following the crochet bag heart graph or the written instructions.

Heart graph

Download the tote crochet bag heart graph.

Written instructions

Chain 1 at the beginning of each row
The stitch count for each row is 60 single crochet

← Row 1: white x 60
→ Row 2: white x 60
← Row 3: white x 60
→ Row 4: white x 60
← Row 5: white x 60
→ Row 6: white x 29, pink x 2, white x 29
← Row 7: white x 27, pink x 6, white x 27
→ Row 8: white x 26, pink x 8, white x 26
← Row 9: white x 25, pink x 10, white x 25
→ Row 10: white x 23, pink x 14, white x 23
← Row 11: white x 22, pink x 16, white x 22
→ Row 12: white x 21, pink x 18, white x 21
← Row 13: white x 19, pink x 22, white x 19
→ Row 14: white x 18, pink x 24, white x 18
← Row 15: white x 17, pink x 26, white x 17
→ Row 16: white x 16, pink x 28, white x 16
← Row 17: white x 15, pink x 30, white x 15
→ Row 18: white x 14, pink x 32, white x 14
← Row 19: white x 13, pink x 34, white x 13
→ Row 20: white x 12, pink x 36, white x 12
← Row 21: white x 11, pink x 38, white x 11
→ Row 22: white x 10, pink x 40, white x 10
← Row 23: white x 9, pink x 42, white x 9
→ Row 24: white x 8, pink x 44, white x 8
← Row 25: white x 8, pink x 44, white x 8
→ Row 26: white x 7, pink x 46, white x 7
← Row 27: white x 6, pink x 48, white x 6
→ Row 28: white x 6, pink x 48, white x 6
← Row 29: white x 5, pink x 50, white x 5
→ Row 30: white x 5, pink x 50, white x 5
← Row 31: white x 4, pink x 52, white x 4
→ Row 32: white x 4, pink x 52, white x 4
← Row 33: white x 4, pink x 52, white x 4
→ Row 34: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
← Row 35: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
→ Row 36: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
← Row 37: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
→ Row 38: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
← Row 39: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
→ Row 40: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
← Row 41: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
→ Row 42: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
← Row 43: white x 3, pink x 54, white x 3
→ Row 44: white x 4, pink x 52, white x 4
← Row 45: white x 4, pink x 52, white x 4
→ Row 46: white x 5, pink x 50, white x 5
← Row 47: white x 5, pink x 24, white x 2, pink x 24, white x 5
→ Row 48: white x 6, pink x 23, white x 2, pink x 23, white x 6
← Row 49: white x 6, pink x 22, white x 4, pink x 22, white x 6
→ Row 50: white x 7, pink x 20, white x 6, pink x 20, white x 7
← Row 51: white x 8, pink x 18, white x 8, pink x 18, white x 8
→ Row 52: white x 10, pink x 14, white x 12, pink x 14, white x 10
← Row 53: white x 12, pink x 10, white x 16, pink x 10, white x 12
→ Row 54: white x 15, pink x 3, white x 24, pink x 3, white x 15
← Row 55: white x 60
→ Row 56: white x 60
← Row 57: white x 60
→ Row 58: white x 60
← Row 59: white x 60
→ Row 60: white x 60

Make the back of the crochet heart bag

I made the back of my bag using white yarn.

Row 1: Ch 61, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (60 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (60 stitches)

Rows 3- 60: Repeat row 2 until the back of the bag is the same height as the front.

Fasten off and then weave in the yarn tails.

Sew the front & back of the bag together

Lay the front and back of the bag with the “right” sides facing out. Make sure the heart is not upside down. Sew three of the sides together, leaving the top of the bag open.

Add the bag strap

Start the strap by working into the 8 center stitches on one side of the bag. Crochet the strap in rows, then attach it to the 8 center stitches on the opposite side. The strap will stretch.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 8 stitches, turn (8 stitches)

Rows 2-130: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Fasten off and sew to the 6 center stitches on the opposite side.

Finishing the crochet heart bag

Weave in all of the yarn tails.

Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet heart bag pattern beginner friendly?
Yes. This crochet heart bag pattern is beginner friendly and uses only single crochet stitches. If you’re new to tapestry crochet, this is a great first project because it uses just two colors and a simple heart design.

What crochet technique is used for this bag?
This bag is made using the tapestry crochet technique. You’ll carry the unused yarn color across each row to create clean color changes while working in single crochet.

Does this crochet heart bag pattern include a graph?
Yes. The pattern includes a heart graph that shows exactly where to change colors, along with written row-by-row instructions.

What yarn works best for this crochet heart bag?
Worsted weight yarn works best for this pattern. Using two contrasting colors will help the heart design stand out clearly.

Can I customize the colors or size?
Absolutely. You can change the heart and background colors to match your style, and you can adjust the strap length if you want the bag to sit higher or lower.

Can I sell bags made from this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished bags made from this pattern. Please do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself. Credit back to your site is always appreciated.

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— Melissa