9. Bohemian Fringe Festival Hip Bolsa
What This Idea Means
Designed for hands-free movement at festivals and travel days, this bohemian belt bag or hip purse features intricate chevron tapestry crochet, long trailing bottom fringe, and an adjustable brass-buckled belt strap.
How to Make It
- Tapestry Chevron Flap: Crochet a triangular pouch flap using 2-color tapestry crochet in Southwestern chevron patterns (rust orange and cream).
- Construct Pouch Body: Work a flat double-layered pouch using dense half-double crochet to ensure durability.
- Attach Long Fringe: Attach 10-inch fringe strands along the pointed bottom edge of the pouch flap.
- Assemble Belt Loop: Crochet two thick wide loops onto the rear face of the pouch.
- Add Hardware: Thread a dark brown leather belt through the loops or attach an adjustable webbing strap with brass swivel snap hooks.
Tips & Variations
- Tip: Carry unused yarn colors inside stitches when working tapestry crochet to keep the pouch back clean and snag-free.
- Variation: Add turquoise gemstone beads onto select fringe strands for extra bohemian flair.
What You Need
- Cotton yarn (Rust Orange, Cream, Turquoise)
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- Leather belt or adjustable strap with brass hardware
- Wooden or turquoise beads
- Scissors & tapestry needle