If you enjoy crochet accessories that are small, practical, and full of cheerful handmade detail, the Daisy Phone Bag is a charming project to add to your crochet list. The design combines a floral daisy motif with a turquoise granny-square frame, two joined square panels, an open upper section, a long crocheted strap, and a handmade button closure.
This tutorial follows the supplied Daisy Phone Bag pattern by Clorade_knots and keeps the original construction details intact. The source describes the project as a beautiful granny square daisy turned into a phone bag, suitable for teenagers to carry their accessories with style. Rather than changing the pattern, this article organizes the instructions into a longer step-by-step guide so each stage is easier to understand and check while crocheting.
What Makes the Daisy Phone Bag Special?
The visual focus of this project is the daisy. A yellow flower center and white petals are built first, then surrounded by a turquoise crochet frame that transforms the flower into a square. Two matching squares become the front and back of the bag. Once they are joined, the upper portion is worked upward with an open stitch pattern, giving the bag a light and decorative texture.
The finished construction is more than a simple square pouch. It includes several distinct crochet techniques, so the project can also be a useful practice piece. You will work with a magic ring, double crochet, clusters, chain spaces, slip stitches, single crochet, granny-square construction, joining, a repeated open section, and a crocheted button.
The pattern is written using US crochet terminology. The supplied source lists a 4 mm hook for the main crochet work and specifically calls for a 4.5 mm hook for the strap. No yarn brand, yarn weight, fiber, yardage, gauge, or finished measurements are supplied in the pattern information, so those details are not added here.
Pattern Materials and Basic Information
- Main crochet hook: USG/4mm.
- Strap hook: US000/4.5mm.
- Yarn: Use the colors specified by the source design; the supplied pattern does not give a brand, weight, fiber, or quantity.
- Pattern creator: Clorade_knots.
- Terminology: US crochet terms.
The most important preparation is to have the appropriate hooks and the yarn colors needed to reproduce the pictured daisy, square, bag, strap, and button. Because the source does not provide a complete yarn specification, it is better to follow the materials you are using according to the original source rather than introducing an invented yarn weight or amount.
Crochet Abbreviations Used in the Pattern
The source includes a useful abbreviation list. Keeping these terms beside you while crocheting will make the instructions easier to follow, particularly once the pattern moves from the flower into the square and then into the bag construction.
- ch-sp: chain space
- CL: cluster
- rep: repeat
- dc: double crochet
- WS: wrong side
- RS: right side
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Step 1: Create the Daisy Center
The flower is made before the square is built around it. Begin with a magic ring. Make 12 dc, then slip stitch in the 1st stitch and cut the yarn. This creates the yellow-centered base shown in the project photographs.
At this point, resist the temptation to move on before checking the center. The source gives a specific starting count of 12 dc. This is a simple checkpoint and can help you keep the flower balanced before adding the petals.
Step 2: Form All 12 Daisy Petals
For the petals, insert the hook in any stitch and chain 3. Make a 3dc cluster, then chain 2. In the next stitch, make a 4dc cluster. After that chain 2, repeat the same sequence for all the other stitches until you have 12 petals at the end.
The final flower step is to slip stitch in the chain 3 space and cut the yarn. The result should resemble the white-petaled flower shown in the supplied photograph.
Counting the petals is especially useful here. The source explicitly calls for 12 petals, so use that number as your first major checkpoint. If you have fewer or more, review the petal sequence before adding the next color.
Daisy Checkpoint
- Start with a magic ring.
- Make 12 dc.
- Slip stitch in the 1st stitch and cut the yarn.
- Insert the hook in any stitch for the petal section.
- Chain 3 and make a 3dc cluster.
- Chain 2.
- In the next stitch, make a 4dc cluster.
- Repeat until there are 12 petals.
- Slip stitch in the chain 3 space and cut the yarn.
Step 3: Turn the Flower Into a Granny Square
With a new color, make a slip knot and insert the hook in any chain 2 space. Chain 3 and make 2dc. Continue into the next chain 2 space with 3dc.
The corner structure is created with the chain 2 spaces. In the fourth chain 2 space, make 3dc, chain 2, and 3dc. In the next chain 2 space, make 3dc. In the third chain 2 space, make 3dc, chain 2, and 3dc. Repeat this one more time.
For the final section, in the last stitch where you made 3dc, make 3 more dc and chain 2. Then slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain 3.
These corner groups are important because they establish the square shape around the flower. The chain 2 spaces also provide useful visual markers, making it easier to identify where the corner groups belong.
Step 4: Work the Next Row of the Granny Square
To make another row of the granny square, chain 3. In the chain 2 space, make 2dc. In the rest of the stitches, make 1dc until another chain 2 space is reached. The source specifies a total of 12dc.
In another chain 2 space, make 2dc, chain 1, and 2dc. Repeat this until the end, until you reach the last chain 2 space. In the last chain 2 space where you made 2dc, make 2 more dc, chain 1, and slip stitch.
Your granny square is complete. The source then gives a direct instruction to make another of this square. The bag therefore requires two matching square pieces before the main body can be assembled.
Square Checkpoint
Look at the square from above before making the second one. The daisy should be surrounded by the turquoise frame, while the outer edge should read clearly as a square. Check the corners and chain spaces visually. Matching the two squares as closely as possible will make the joining stage easier.
Step 5: Make the Second Square
Repeat the granny-square instructions to make the second square. Since both pieces will become the front and back of the phone bag, keeping their construction consistent is helpful.
There is no need to change the flower, border sequence, or stitch structure for the second piece. The source simply instructs you to make another of the completed square.
Step 6: Join the Two Squares
Once you have two squares, do not cut your yarn. Place the two squares with their WS, or wrong sides, facing on the front and join them with sc stitches all across the shape.
The source gives a specific joining method: the sc should be worked through the back loop of the front square and the front loop of the back square. Leave the top side open.
This is an important construction point. The open top is not a mistake or an unfinished seam. It is intentionally left open because the next stage builds the upper part of the bag from this opening.
Step 7: Build the Open Upper Section
After joining, move to the RS, or right side, weaving in the ends as instructed. Begin the next section with ch 4. Skip a stitch and make a dc in another stitch. Then ch 1, skip a stitch, and make a dc in another stitch. Repeat this sequence across the row.
At the end, when you have 20 dc in total, ch 1 and slip stitch in the chain 4 space.
The source then instructs you to repeat this for 5 more rows, for a total of 5 rows. The repeated chain spaces create the open texture visible in the upper part of the finished bag.
Counting the dc at the end of the row is a particularly useful checkpoint. The stated total is 20 dc. If your count is different, review the skipped stitches and dc placements before continuing.
Upper Section Checklist
- Move to the RS after joining.
- Weave in the ends.
- Chain 4.
- Skip a stitch and make a dc in another stitch.
- Chain 1, skip a stitch, and make a dc in another stitch.
- Repeat across the row.
- Reach 20 dc in total.
- Chain 1 and slip stitch in the chain 4 space.
- Repeat for 5 more rows, for a total of 5 rows.
Step 8: Finish With Row 6 and the Button Loop
Row 6 is the finishing row for this upper section. Work single crochet all around the stitches and ch1 spaces.
Next, determine a center place on the opposite side to make the button string. Chain 12 and slip stitch in the same loop. Finish by slip stitching at the end of the row.
The chain-12 loop will work together with the button that is added later. Take time to identify the center location on the opposite side rather than placing the loop randomly.
Step 9: Crochet the Long Bag Strap
The strap uses another color and a 4.5mm hook. Chain 120, or even more if you want the bag strap to be bigger. Slip stitch on either side of the bag.
After attaching the strap, cut the yarn and tie it tightly, weaving in the ends. The stated 120-chain length is the pattern instruction, while the source also explicitly allows more chains if you want a bigger strap.
Before finishing the ends, check that the strap lies flat and is not twisted. Also check both attachment points so the strap is securely connected to the sides of the bag.
Step 10: Make the Crochet Button
The button is made separately. Start with a magic circle. Insert 6sc and slip stitch with the 1st stitch.
Do not pull the yarn too tightly; the source specifically says to keep the hole open. Make 12ch in the hole, then slip stitch with the first loop and cut a long piece of working yarn.
Insert the yarn into a darning needle and insert the needle into each loop from back to front. Pull the yarn at the end, shaping the button into a circle.
Finally, stitch the button onto a dc stitch of the 5th row, exactly where the chain 12 string can fit in. The source emphasizes that you must be careful to stitch only on that dc stitch and not another one.
Button Placement: A Useful Final Check
Before securing the button, compare its location with the chain-12 loop. The pattern specifically identifies a dc stitch of the 5th row as the attachment point. Keeping the button aligned with that loop will allow the closure to function as intended.
This is one of the places where careful placement matters more than speed. A button that is moved to another stitch may change how the loop sits, so follow the specified location closely.
Complete Daisy Phone Bag Construction Checklist
- Start the flower with a magic ring.
- Make 12 dc and close as instructed.
- Create the petals using the stated 3dc and 4dc clusters.
- Complete exactly 12 petals.
- Slip stitch in the chain 3 space and cut the yarn.
- Add the new color in a chain 2 space.
- Build the granny-square border and its chain 2 corners.
- Work the next square row with the specified 1dc stitches and corner groups.
- Complete the first granny square.
- Make another identical square.
- Join the squares with sc through the specified loops.
- Leave the top side open.
- Move to the RS and weave in the ends.
- Work the open upper section with the ch 4, dc, and ch 1 sequence.
- Check for 20 dc in total in the specified row.
- Repeat for 5 more rows, for a total of 5 rows.
- Work Row 6 with sc around the stitches and ch1 spaces.
- Create the centered chain-12 button string.
- Use another color and a 4.5mm hook for the strap.
- Chain 120, or more if a bigger strap is desired.
- Slip stitch the strap on either side of the bag.
- Cut, tie tightly, and weave in the strap ends.
- Make the crocheted button.
- Attach the button to the specified dc stitch of the 5th row.
Beginner Tips for Keeping the Project Neat
Use the Chain Spaces as Visual Markers
Chain spaces are especially useful in this pattern because they identify important locations in the flower and granny-square construction. When working the square, look for the chain 2 spaces before beginning each corner sequence.
Count Before Moving to the Next Stage
The project contains several clear numerical checkpoints. The daisy has 12 petals. The flower begins with 12 dc. The upper section calls for 20 dc in total, followed by 5 more rows for a total of 5 rows. The strap starts with 120 chains. Keeping these stated counts in mind can help you catch errors early.
Keep the Two Squares Consistent
Because the two granny squares form the front and back of the bag, try to keep your tension and corner construction consistent. The more closely the squares match, the easier it is to align them when joining.
Do Not Close the Top During Joining
The top side is intentionally left open. The upper bag section is worked after the squares are joined, so closing that edge during the joining step would interfere with the intended construction.
Take Care With the Button Loop
The chain-12 loop is part of the closure system. Find the center position on the opposite side as instructed, then later position the button on the specified 5th-row dc stitch where the loop can fit.
Troubleshooting the Most Important Checkpoints
If the Flower Does Not Look Balanced
Return to the petal stage and count the petals. The source calls for 12 petals. Check that each petal follows the stated cluster and chain sequence before continuing.
If the Square Shape Looks Uneven
Check the chain 2 spaces and the corner groups. The square is built by placing the specified 3dc, ch2, 3dc combinations in the corner chain spaces. Also check the second row’s corner construction.
If the Upper Section Does Not Match the Pattern
Check the skipped stitches, dc placements, and the total of 20 dc in the specified row. The source also calls for repeating the section for 5 more rows, for a total of 5 rows.
If the Closure Does Not Line Up
Check the center placement of the chain-12 loop and the button’s attachment point. The button belongs on a dc stitch of the 5th row, specifically where the chain-12 string can fit.
Finishing the Bag
Once the button is attached, the Daisy Phone Bag is complete. Before using it, inspect the joined sides, strap attachment points, closure loop, and button. Weave in any remaining ends as instructed by the pattern.
The finished bag has a particularly cheerful appearance because the flower remains the central visual element. The turquoise frame surrounds the white petals and yellow center, while the upper open rows add texture above the floral square. The long strap then turns the compact crochet panel into a wearable accessory.
What You Will Practice With This Project
This small project brings several techniques together in a manageable sequence. The magic ring introduces the flower, while the cluster stitches create the petals. The granny-square section teaches you to recognize chain spaces and build corners. Joining introduces working through specified loops, and the upper section gives practice with skipped stitches and chain spaces.
The final stages add practical finishing skills. You will create a chain-12 closure loop, crochet a long strap, make a small button, shape that button into a circle with a darning needle, and place it carefully on the specified stitch. This makes the project useful not only as a finished accessory but also as a compact collection of crochet techniques.
Quick Reference
- Flower center: Magic ring with 12 dc.
- Petals: 12 petals using the specified 3dc and 4dc clusters with chain spaces.
- Square: New color worked around the flower through chain 2 spaces.
- Second square: Make another of the completed square.
- Joining: sc across the shape using the specified back-loop/front-loop method.
- Opening: Leave the top side open.
- Upper section: ch 4, skipped stitch, dc, ch 1, skipped stitch, dc sequence.
- Stitch checkpoint: 20 dc in total.
- Repeated section: 5 more rows, for a total of 5 rows.
- Row 6: sc around stitches and ch1 spaces.
- Closure: Chain 12 at the center of the opposite side.
- Strap hook: 4.5mm.
- Strap: Chain 120, or more for a bigger strap.
- Button: Magic circle, 6sc, 12ch in the hole, then shape with a darning needle.
- Button position: A dc stitch of the 5th row where the chain-12 string can fit.
Final Thoughts
The Daisy Phone Bag is a delightful example of how a simple floral motif can become a useful crochet accessory. The project starts with a daisy, develops it into a granny square, repeats the square for a second panel, joins the panels into a bag, and finishes the opening with a textured upper section. A crocheted strap and handmade button complete the design.
For the smoothest experience, treat each numerical instruction as a checkpoint rather than trying to judge the entire project by appearance alone. Confirm the 12 dc flower center, 12 petals, the stated 20-dc count, the 5 total upper rows, the chain-12 closure loop, and the 120-chain strap. Also follow the specified 4 mm and 4.5 mm hook usage and the exact joining and button-placement directions.
Most importantly, keep the two granny squares aligned, leave the top open when joining, and take your time with the closure. These small details help preserve the construction shown in the original Daisy Phone Bag pattern.
Created with love by Clorade_knots, this floral phone bag offers a bright, handmade project with a practical result. Follow the stages carefully, use the supplied photographs as visual checkpoints, and enjoy watching the daisy motif transform into a finished bag.