About This Pattern
This is a small strip, just single crochet on a long chain. It becomes a loop for hanging charms near a bag or a hook by the door. It fits into one evening, worked in short flipped rows. It needs thicker acrylic yarn, a matching hook, and a little patience for the no-sew join at the end. You can customize it by choosing your favorite yarn color and length, allowing you to match it with your own bag collection or create unique gifts for friends and family.
In the basket
Simple crochet bag charm holder strip for beginners
Crocheting the Rows
- Foundation ChainMake a slip knot. Create a starting chain of 50 stitches.
- Round 1Skip the first chain and work 49 single crochet stitches into the next stitches.
- Round 2Flip your work. Do 44 single crochet stitches.
- Rounds 3–6Flip your work and continue crocheting 44 single crochet stitches for the next four rows.
More pictures
Before the first stitch
- Check you have enough yarn for a 50-chain foundation plus six rows.
- Pick a hook size that suits your yarn thickness.
- Read through the no-sew assembly steps before your last row.
Minutes per piece
- Crocheting the Rows about 45-60 minutes, because six short rows build up quickly
- No-sew assembly about 10-15 minutes, because the join takes a few careful loops
Other yarns that work
- Cotton, worsted weight Gives a crisper drape and a firmer loop, but needs a slightly smaller hook.
- Wool blend, aran weight Adds softness and warmth to the feel, and may shorten your finished length slightly.
Where it ends up
- Hang it by an entryway hook to sort bag charms at a glance.
- Loop it inside a closet to keep charms untangled and visible.
- Give it as a small gift, paired with a favorite charm already attached.
Joining up
- Step 1 Push the hook through the end of the piece and pull the yarn through to secure.
- Step 2 Go into the next stitch on the main piece and on the loose piece, pulling yarn through both loops.
- Step 3 Do another stitch to secure it.
- Step 4 Continue through the inward loops of both pieces to attach.
- Step 5 Cut the yarn and pull it through to finish.
- Step 6 Tie off and secure the end with a knot.
Small notes
- Keep your tension even across all 44-stitch rows for a neat rectangle.
- Thicker yarn holds shape better for a hanging loop.
- Count your first row carefully, since it sets the width for every row after.
- Choose your favorite yarn color and length to match your own bag collection or to make a unique gift.
Little questions
Can I make the holder longer or shorter?
Yes, just adjust your starting chain length. Keep your row count the same for a balanced shape.
Why does row two have fewer stitches than row one?
Row one uses the full 49-stitch base. After that, the working width narrows to 44 stitches for the following rows.
Do I need to sew anything at the end?
No sewing is needed here. The assembly steps use a hook and yarn to join the loose piece to the main strip.
What yarn works best for a firm loop?
Thicker acrylic yarn holds its shape well for hanging. It also resists stretching under the weight of charms.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/crochet-bag-charm-holder-pattern-easy-tutorial-for-beginners/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
