Adventure awaits, and so does your new favorite backpack! The Trailhead Rucksack is everything you want in a go-anywhere bag: wide, deep, and ready to carry whatever your day demands. The extra-long straps weave through the bag body to create a comfortable, adjustable fit, and that roomy interior has space for your water bottle, snacks, and your current WIP. Whether you’re hitting the trails, exploring the city, or just need a reliable everyday bag, this crochet rucksack has your back. Time to make the backpack that does it all!
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What Makes This Pattern Special
• Worked in the round from the bottom up for a seamless, structured base
• Extra-long straps weave through built-in chain spaces to cinch the bag closed and create backpack straps
• A small strap loop keeps both strap ends neatly together for a polished look
• Roomy enough for your essentials plus a bonus WIP
• Worked in sturdy Cotton Hemp yarn that gets better with every wear

Materials
• Hook: US F-5 (3.75mm)
• Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Hemp (70% Cotton, 30% Hemp, Medium weight / Weight 4) 3 balls Mint [774-168B]
• Notions: Yarn needle for finishing and attaching strap to bag body

Finished Dimensions
• One Size
• Assembled: 15” (38 cm) wide x 16” (40.5 cm) tall
• Strap: 91” (231 cm) long
• Strap loop: 4” (10 cm) circumference
• Straps positioned 8” (20.5 cm) apart

Gauge
• 14 sts + 7 rows = 4” x 4” in double crochet
• On US F-5 (3.75mm) hook

Skills You’ll Practice
• Foundation chain
• Double crochet (DC)
• Single crochet (SC)
• Slip stitch joins
• Working in joined rounds
• Working flat for strap
• Assembly and weaving strap through chain spaces

Written in US crochet terminology with full written instructions and abbreviations guide included.

Skill Level
Easy, if you can double crochet, you can make this rucksack. The body builds up quickly in joined rounds and the clever strap assembly makes it look far more complex than it is!