Black textured crochet shoulder bag with a gold button closure, metallic gold edge detailing, a black yarn tassel, and a black leather strap, displayed hanging on a clear acrylic stand.

Close-up front view of a black textured crochet shoulder bag highlighting the center gold button closure, metallic gold top edge stitching, and gold strap hardware.

lack textured crochet shoulder bag with a gold button closure, side yarn tassel, and folded black leather shoulder strap, resting flat on a white and gray marble surface.

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The Florence Bag in Black

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This black crochet shoulder bag adapts the Florence Bag pattern by @crochetjillian with custom modifications for a sleek, elevated everyday accessory.

I loved the quick, textured construction of the original Florence Bag, but wanted to create an evening-ready version with a bit more structure. To make it my own, I swapped the standard crochet handle for a clip-on black leather strap that sits comfortably on the shoulder. I also added metallic gold detailing along the top edge to highlight the stitch texture, anchored the center with a matching gold button, and finished it with a chunky side tassel

Patterns & Tutorials

Inspired byFlorence Bagby Crochet by JillianChanged out last couple of rows of the top and added a leather purse strap

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Materials I Used

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YarnHobby Lobby I Love This Yarn 100% Acrylic, 4 Medium Weight, 355 Yards Per SkienI used the Black colorway on this project

HookClover Amour Crochet Hook, Size 7, 4.5mm

YarnMetallic Sparkle Crochet Thread 40g/314yd ((2PCS Gold)I carry this along with my yarn to add some extra sparkle. Since it is so thin, a little goes a long way.

Crochet Essentials2 Pieces Knitting Counters, Knitting Needle Marking Tool, Plastic Knitting Stitch CounterI have tried these mechanical row/stitch counters and I really prefer them over the digital stitch counters. Amazon mostly sells digital counters and I don't love them. There isnt a replaceable battery so if I put down a WIP with its counter and don't pick it up in 3 months, I worry the counter is dead. In order to wake up the screen, you have to click the button but it is the same button that you click to add a row. I worry as soon as I push it to wake it up that I have also pushed it to add a row. The digital ones are much less expensive but I prefer these mechanical ones.

Crochet Essentials3 Pack Retractable Tape Measure 60-inch 1.5 Meter

CraftingBendable Neck Light, 80-hr Lasting Rechargeable, Perfect for CraftsI use this light every night since I crochet while we watch television. I even take it with me when I travel because it helps me crochet when on an airplane or in a hotel room with poor lighting.

Crochet EssentialsEmbroidery & Crochet Scissors Set with Case

Crochet EssentialsKollase Crochet Markers, Metal Stitch MarkersI never worry about losing stitch markers, I love the colors and they don't break like the plastic ones!

Crochet EssentialsLarge-Eye Tapestry Yarn Needles with Tube (15pc)

Bag Making Gear13mm (1/2 inch) 4Colors Multi-Purpose Metal D Ring - 120Pcs

Bag Making Gear2 Pcs 48.5cm Black PU Leather Purse Straps Short Handbag Handle Strap

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