Hobo Shoulder Bag by Natalie Pelikh

Hobo Shoulder Bag

Crochet
December 2025
polyester cord, 5 mm
11 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
5.0 mm (H)
208 - 213 yards (190 - 195 m)
US
English
This pattern is available from peppytess.etsy.com for $3.80.

This hobo bag is easy and fast to make, and it’s made in one piece!

Materials, tools:
Any yarn (I used polyester cord, 5 mm,~190 m (7 480 in)
Hook suitable for your yarn (I used 5 mm)
Leather Buckle for Making Bags
Scissors, lighter, thread, needle
Optional: stitch markers
Techniques needed to make a purse - basic stitches (US terms):
Slip stitch (sl st)
Half Double crochet (hdc)
Size of the finished item:
The size of finished bag depends on the yarn and hook size. My bag:
32 and 17 cm (12.5 and 6.6 in) - height x 34 cm (13.3 in) - length
Gauge: 11 stitches and 10 rows in 4 inches