Fiesta Fringe Bag: A Crochet Crash Course for Beginners

Who’s ready to party?!? The new My Modern Met Academy just launched and if you’ve been looking to learn how to crochet, this class is for you!

Designed specifically with beginners in mind, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the construction of this fun Fiesta Fringe Bag featuring a custom made strap, stylish hardware, and of course—fringe.

Along the way, you’ll learn how to:

• Read a yarn label

• Hold your yarn

• Read and follow a crochet pattern

• Work in rows

• Chain Stitch (Ch)

• Single Crochet (SC)

• Work in Back Loops Only (BLO)

• Add fringe

• Create and attach a strap

You can use fun and energetic colors, or go with neutrals for a boho look. Either way, this simple bag is a great way to start a new hobby and come away with something usable that you can keep for yourself or gift in style.