Whimsical Crochet Moana Bag Pattern for Disney Lovers

ByClaire Hours

Ocean inspired charm and vibrant colors guide you through crochet Moana bag pattern that’s perfect for everyday style with effortless appeal.

A bag full of bright colors and ocean magic waits to be made by your own hands. Inspired by the adventures of Moana, its beauty shines through with wave-like shapes and peaceful sea colors. Using the crochet Moana Bag pattern, even a beginner can follow along by watching step-by-step guides and simple hand movements—no reading needed. This bag is strong and handy for daily life; people use it for shopping, carrying lunch, or as a gift for a nearby friend.

Eye-Catching Crochet Moana Bag Pattern for Your Collection

The pattern teaches you how to make pretty shells, suns, and sea waves just by looping yarn together with a hook. Every finished bag becomes a small piece of art you can use or share, turning simple materials into something special. Carrying this bag feels like keeping a bit of adventure with you every day and anyone can enjoy making or using one, no matter their background.

Materials

  • Yarn: 1 ball Philteast Macra (or similar sturdy and slightly thick recycled macrame cotton; approx. 3–3.5 mm thickness)
  • Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook (matching/adjust as preferred for tension)
  • Notions:
    • Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
    • Scissors
    • Stitch markers
    • Optional: Fabric label or decorative patch
    • Optional: Measuring tape

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
st(s) stitch(es)
rep repeat
sk skip
sl st slip stitch
PM place marker
BLO back loop only

Special Notes

  • Pattern Multiple: For bag width, start with any multiple of 3 chains (sample uses 44).
  • Bag is worked in the round from the base. Sides use an easy V and front-post stitch pattern.
  • The pattern alternates two main types of rounds.
  • Handle is worked directly from the top edge, no separate sewing.
  • The bag can be completed with one 100g ball, though size may differ depending on yarn thickness.
  • Keep yarn tension moderate for a sturdy but flexible mesh.

Pattern

1. Base

  1. Foundation Chain:
    • Ch 44, or another multiple of 3 for your desired bag width.
  2. Base Rounds:
    • Row 1:
      • Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch across to end (43 sc).
      • Turn work to crochet along opposite side of chain (this forms an oval).
      • Sc in each ch heading back to the start. (Total sc should be 86—43 along each side.)
      • If using stitch markers, place one at each base corner.
    • Row 2:
      • Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st as ch-3, dc in each st to next corner.
      • At each end, [dc, dc, dc] (three dc in one st to form the rounded end).
      • Dc in each st along long side; repeat the 3-dc increase at the second end.
      • Sl st to top of ch-3 to join.
    • You should now have a symmetrical oval base. If you want a stiffer, wider base, add another row with increases at both short ends.

2. Body & Net Pattern

Pattern is a 2-row repeat.

  1. Pattern Setup (First Round):
    • Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st.
    • Front post dc (FPdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of next st, yarn over & draw through yarn, complete as dc.
    • Repeat: [FPdc in next st, FPdc in next st, dc in next st]—this forms “side patterns.”
    • When you reach the long edges (the center of each side), begin the middle V-lace pattern:
      • V-pattern:
        • (dc, ch 1, dc) in st, sk 2, repeat across center section.
        • Continue FPdc sections at the other side.
    • Repeat patterning so both short ends (“sides”) are FPdc sections, and both long sides (center) are V-lace patterns.
  2. Ongoing Repeats:
    • Side Sections:
      • Always begin each round with ch 3 (counts as dc) & follow with dc or FPdc as established in previous round for two pattern repeats.
    • Center Sections:
      • For V-lace pattern: In ch-1 space of V below, [dc, ch 1, dc]. Sk 2, repeat. At the start of the next round, move the V’s between V’s (“offset” each round).
    • Alternate two main types of rounds:
      • Round A: V’s in line with previous V’s.
      • Round B: Start with dc alone, then V’s between previous V’s (offset).
  3. Repeat pattern rounds until the bag measures approx. 22–24 cm tall (sample used 23 rounds). Adjust for desired depth.

3. Top Edge

  1. Final Round:
    • After reaching desired bag height, work 1 round of sc evenly around the entire edge (in top of all sts and in all ch-1 spaces of V’s).
    • Stitch total will be 94 or 96, doesn’t matter—simply work 1 sc in every available space.

4. Handles/Straps

  1. Mark Placement:
    • Starting from the seam (or chosen “side”), sc 14 for handle base.
    • Ch 45 (or adjust for preferred handle/shoulder length).
    • Sk 17 (or 18 if bag has 96 sts), sc in next 30 to opposite side.
    • Ch 45 for second handle, sk 17 (or 18), and sc 16 to original seam.
    • Check handle positioning and length before proceeding.
  2. Reinforcing Handles (Second Round):
    • Turn, sc in each sc and in each ch across both handles.
    • Where the handle meets body, skip one st on each side for a smoother curve.
    • Continue around until all handle and body edge is covered, ending at starting point.
  3. Fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in all ends with tapestry needle.

5. Finishing

  • Steam or block the bag lightly to shape.
  • Attach optional fabric label in center front with small hand stitches for a professional look.

Conclusion

This market-style net bag is quick, sturdy, and customizable. Its simple but satisfying mesh panels, reinforced handles, and dense base make it practical and attractive. It’s a thoughtful gift or an eco-friendly reusable shopping or summer bag—great for beginners to practice pattern reading and shaping.

Pattern Corrections

  • The base oval establishes the total st (sc), not ch, for mesh work.
  • Change bag size in multiples of 3 for best pattern alignment.
  • If using a different yarn or tension, verify base width/length before proceeding to mesh body.

Tips

  • Make your foundation chain loose—if it’s too tight, the base will curl.
  • Place handles across from each other, using markers for symmetry.
  • Thinner yarn makes a smaller bag—adjust starting ch accordingly.
  • If unsure, lay out the bag flat and count stitches at handle points to verify symmetry.
  • If available, attach a sturdy fabric or leather label for extra style.

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