Crochet Kit - Stripe Bag with Zip

A zip bag is one of the most satisfying things to crochet. It’s small enough to finish in good time, and the result is useful straight away, for makeup, a project, a pencil case or the bits and pieces that always end up loose at the bottom of a handbag. This kit has the stripes built in, so the colour does the hard work and you get to enjoy the stitching.

What’s in the kit

• Yarn: 80% cotton, 20% polyester, in the colours for the stripes
• Zip: a PU zip for the closure
• Crochet hook: ready to use
• Stitch markers: to keep your place
• Metal needle: for sewing in ends and finishing
• Instructions: in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch, with extra crochet video guidance available through a QR code

Everything you need to complete the project is included, so you don’t have to hunt around for supplies.

Who it’s for

This is a project for crocheters who already know the basics and would like to build their skills. It uses traditional stitches, so you’ll practise techniques you know while making something that looks polished. It’s a good next step after your first few simple projects, and the video guidance is a help if you get stuck.

The finished bag

The bag measures approximately 8cm deep, 28cm wide and 10cm high, a handy size for small items, with a zip to keep everything inside. The stripes are bold and playful, and the cotton blend gives it a neat, structured look.

A gift that gets used

It’s also a lovely gift for a crocheter in your life, either as a kit to make or as a finished bag if you make it yourself. A handmade zip bag is a thoughtful present, and the kit saves choosing yarn and notions.

Tips before you start

• Read through the instructions before you pick up the hook
• Keep your stitch markers handy, to mark the start of each round
• Sew in the zip with the metal needle, taking your time to keep the stitches neat