The Avelie Bag is a crochet recipe designed for warm weather and everyday ease; a laid-back summer staple. It’s worked in the round from a circular base upward, using half double crochet in the back loop only to create a beautiful, flexible texture and a gently flared shape. The result is something with structure but not stiffness, body without bulk — a bag that feels effortless but still looks finished.

This is not a row-by-row pattern. It’s a recipe: a guide with room for interpretation. There are clear instructions for the base and notes on shaping the body, but you’ll also be using your own judgment as you go to get the exact size and silhouette you want. There’s plenty of room to adapt the height, width, and flare to suit your taste.

If you’ve crocheted before, you won’t have any trouble following along. Just bring your yarn, your hook, your eye for proportion — and your summer daydreams.

As with all my patterns and recipes, this is offered as a free resource, shared in the spirit of creativity and community. It has not been professionally tech edited or tested. While I don’t anticipate any issues, if you spot one, please let me know so we can work together as a community to refine the recipe to its fullest potential, ensuring future makers can benefit from this free resource.