Häkelanleitung für ein Kosmetiktäschchen „Sage Bloom” | PDF für Anfänger + Videoanleitung
There is something deeply satisfying about making something with your own hands that you will actually use every day. A crochet cosmetic bag sits right at that intersection of craft and practicality — small enough to finish in a weekend, beautiful enough to carry everywhere, and functional enough to replace every flimsy store-bought pouch you own. The Sage Bloom Cosmetic Bag pattern is designed with exactly that intention: a beginner-friendly project that looks like it was made by someone who has been crocheting for years.
Whether you are picking up a crochet hook for the first time or you have a few dishcloths and scarves under your belt, this guide will walk you through every step of creating your own Sage Bloom bag. Below you will find a full written pattern, tips for choosing the right yarn and hook, finishing techniques, and guidance on where to find the matching PDF and video tutorial.
What Is the Sage Bloom Cosmetic Bag?
The Sage Bloom Cosmetic Bag is a small, zippered pouch worked primarily in a soft sage green yarn, accented with a subtle floral surface detail that gives it its name. The design combines a flat rectangular base with straight side panels, making it structurally simple while still looking polished. The finished bag measures approximately 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall (before the zipper is added), which is the perfect size for holding lipstick, mascara, a compact, a few brushes, and small skincare items.
What makes this pattern especially appealing to beginners is that it relies almost entirely on single crochet and half double crochet stitches. There are no complex stitch combinations, no reading complicated charts, and no finishing techniques that require advanced skills. The zipper installation looks intimidating at first but becomes very manageable once you understand the method — and the PDF and video tutorial walk through it in real time so you can pause, rewind, and follow along at your own pace.
The name “Sage Bloom” was chosen because of the colorway this pattern was originally designed around: a muted, dusty sage green that feels both modern and calming, accented by tiny slip-stitch flowers in a creamy off-white. You can absolutely adapt the colorway to suit your own taste — navy and gold, terracotta and rust, blush and ivory all work beautifully with this silhouette.
Materials You Will Need
Before you begin, gather everything you need so the process feels smooth and uninterrupted.
Yarn: The pattern calls for a Category 3 (DK weight) or Category 4 (worsted weight) cotton yarn. Cotton is the preferred choice for cosmetic bags because it holds its structure, is easy to clean, and does not stretch and sag the way acrylic blends sometimes do over time. You will need approximately 150 to 200 yards of your main color (sage green or any color of your choice) and 30 to 50 yards of a contrasting color if you plan to add the optional floral surface detail.
Some excellent yarn choices for this project include Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, Drops Safran, and We Are Knitters The Cotton. All of these are affordable, widely available, and come in a broad range of colors that pair well with the Sage Bloom aesthetic.
Hook: A 3.5mm or 4mm crochet hook works well depending on the weight of yarn you choose and your personal tension. If you tend to crochet tightly, size up. If your stitches tend to run loose, size down. A swatch is always worth the few minutes it takes.
Zipper: You will need one 8-inch or 9-inch zipper in a coordinating color. Metal zippers look beautiful and feel high-quality. Nylon coil zippers are easier to sew in by hand and are a good choice for beginners. Both work well.
Lining fabric (optional but recommended): A small piece of cotton fabric — roughly a fat quarter is more than enough — will give your bag a clean interior finish and add durability. You can skip the lining entirely for a more casual bag, but even a simple hand-sewn lining elevates the finished result significantly.
Notions: You will also need a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming, scissors, stitch markers, a ruler or measuring tape, a sewing needle and thread for the zipper and lining, and straight pins to hold everything in place before sewing.
Understanding the Stitches Used
The Sage Bloom pattern uses four basic elements that any beginner can master quickly.
Chain stitch (ch): The foundation of almost every crochet project. You create a chain by making a slip knot, then pulling loops through one after another. The chain is where your project begins.
Single crochet (sc): The most fundamental crochet stitch. Insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop so you have two loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull through both loops. One single crochet complete.
Half double crochet (hdc): Slightly taller than single crochet and wonderfully textured. Yarn over first, then insert your hook into the stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops at once.
Slip stitch (sl st): A very flat, tight stitch used for joining rounds and, in this pattern, for creating the optional surface flower detail.
If you are brand new to any of these stitches, the video tutorial that accompanies the Sage Bloom PDF covers each one in detail before moving into the bag itself. You do not need to memorize anything beforehand — just have the video open on your phone or tablet and follow along stitch by stitch.
The Pattern: Step-by-Step Instructions
Foundation and Base Panel
Begin by making a foundation chain. Chain 28. This gives you a starting row that will produce a base approximately 8 inches wide when worked in your chosen yarn and hook combination.
Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet in each chain across. You should have 27 single crochet stitches. Chain 1 and turn.
Rows 2 through 8: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row. After completing Row 8, you will have a small, firm rectangle — this is your base panel.
Do not fasten off. You are going to continue working upward from the base.
Side Panels
Now you will build the walls of the bag upward from the base. The technique shifts slightly here: instead of working back and forth in rows, you are going to work continuously around all four edges of the base rectangle to create a seamless tube.
Round 1: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across the top of your base (27 stitches), then work 3 single crochet evenly spaced in the corner stitch. Work 1 single crochet in each row end along the short side (approximately 8 stitches), 3 single crochet in the corner, 1 single crochet in each stitch along the bottom edge (27 stitches), 3 in the corner, 8 along the remaining short side, and 3 in the final corner. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of your round and move it up with each new round. Join with a slip stitch if you prefer working in joined rounds, or continue in a continuous spiral.
Rounds 2 through 12: Work 1 half double crochet in each stitch around. The half double crochet gives the walls a slightly thicker, more structured feel than single crochet would, and it works up faster.
After Round 12, your bag walls should stand approximately 4.5 to 5 inches tall. If you want a taller bag, simply add more rounds here before finishing. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Top Edge Finish
To give the opening of the bag a clean, stable edge for attaching the zipper, work one final round of single crochet all the way around the top opening. This compresses and firms up the edge, making it easier to sew the zipper in neatly.
If you like, you can also work this finishing round in your contrasting color for a subtle trim detail.
Optional Sage Bloom Surface Flowers
This is the detail that gives the bag its name, and it is entirely optional. If you prefer a clean, minimal look, simply skip this step.
To make each flower, thread your contrasting yarn onto a yarn needle. Working on the exterior of the bag, bring your needle up from the inside and use a series of small straight stitches radiating from a central point to create a five-petal flower shape. Alternatively, you can crochet tiny five-petal flowers separately and sew them onto the surface. The video tutorial demonstrates both methods so you can choose whichever feels more comfortable.
Scatter three to five small flowers across one side of the bag, or arrange them in a loose diagonal cluster. There is no rule here — let your instincts guide you.
Installing the Zipper
Zipper installation is the step that most beginners feel nervous about, but it is genuinely not as difficult as it looks. The key is to go slowly and use pins generously before committing to any stitches.
Lay your finished bag flat with the top opening facing up. Open the zipper halfway. Place one side of the zipper tape face-down along the inside of one edge of the opening, with the teeth pointing toward the opening and the zipper pull aligned with the edge of the bag. Pin generously.
Using a sewing needle and thread in a matching color, stitch the zipper tape to the top edge of the bag using a simple whip stitch or backstitch. Work slowly and keep your stitches small and even. Once the first side is secure, attach the second side of the zipper tape to the opposite edge of the opening in the same way, making sure everything is aligned before you sew.
When both sides are attached, open and close the zipper a few times to check that it moves smoothly and that the bag opening is even on both sides. If one side is slightly higher than the other, you can gently ease it into alignment before the stitching is permanent.
For a very polished result, use a coordinating ribbon or grosgrain tape to cover the raw edge of the zipper tape on the inside of the bag. This step is optional but gives the interior a professional, boutique finish.
Adding a Fabric Lining
Cut two pieces of your chosen fabric, each approximately 9 inches wide by 6 inches tall. With right sides together, sew the two pieces together along the bottom edge and both side edges, leaving the top open and leaving a small seam allowance of about half an inch.
Press the seams flat with an iron. Fold the top edge of the lining down by half an inch and press. Slip the lining inside the finished bag and pin the folded top edge to the inside of the bag, just below the zipper stitching. Hand-sew the lining in place using small, neat stitches in a matching thread. Take your time with this step — the lining is what people see every time they open the bag, so a tidy finish here makes a big difference to the overall quality.
Finishing Touches and Blocking
Weave in all remaining yarn ends carefully using your yarn needle. For cotton yarn, you can lightly block the finished bag by misting it with water and gently reshaping it before allowing it to dry flat. This evens out any inconsistencies in your tension and gives the bag a more professional, finished look.
If you added surface flowers, press those gently as well. Avoid applying direct heat if your yarn contains any synthetic fiber — always check the yarn label first.
Customization Ideas
One of the most enjoyable aspects of a simple pattern like this is how easily it adapts to your own aesthetic. Here are a few directions you might take your own version.
You can change the yarn weight to create a larger or smaller bag. Bulky yarn with a larger hook produces a roomy travel pouch; fine fingering weight worked on a small hook creates a delicate little jewelry roll or earring organizer. The structure of the pattern scales very naturally in either direction.
Color blocking is another beautiful option. Work the base and lower portion of the walls in one color and switch to a contrasting color for the upper portion. Navy and cream, sage and terracotta, or mustard and chocolate brown all make striking combinations.
For a bohemian feel, choose a variegated yarn in earthy tones. The simple stitch pattern lets the yarn colors take center stage without competing with any complex texture.
You can also add a small wrist loop or zipper pull by crocheting a short chain, folding it in half, and looping it through the zipper pull before securing the ends. It is a tiny detail that makes the bag feel even more intentional and handmade.
Downloading the PDF and Accessing the Video Tutorial
The complete Sage Bloom Cosmetic Bag pattern is available as a downloadable PDF that includes the full written pattern, a materials list, stitch abbreviation guide, detailed step-by-step photographs of the zipper installation process, and a schematic showing the finished measurements. The PDF is formatted for easy printing and is designed to lie flat on a table while you work, so you are not constantly scrolling on a screen.
The accompanying video tutorial runs approximately 45 minutes and covers every stage of the project from the foundation chain through the final lining stitch. The video is especially helpful for the zipper installation section — seeing the hand movements in real time makes the technique click in a way that written instructions alone sometimes cannot.
Both the PDF and the video are designed to be used together or independently, depending on how you learn best. Some crafters prefer to follow the written pattern with the video playing in the background; others watch the full video once, then work through the project using just the PDF. Either approach works perfectly.
Why This Project Is Perfect for Beginners
There is an unfortunate habit in the craft world of treating beginner projects as something to get through on the way to the “real” projects. The Sage Bloom bag rejects that idea. This is a finished object that you will actually want to use and show off. It is not a sampler or a test swatch — it is a real, beautiful, functional thing that happens to be accessible to someone who learned to crochet last week.
The skills you build making this bag — tension control, working in the round, reading a simple pattern, installing a zipper, adding a lining — are the exact same skills you will use on every project you make afterward. Think of it less as a beginner project and more as a comprehensive beginner education wrapped in something you will genuinely love.
And if you make one and decide you want to give it as a gift, be warned: the people who receive handmade cosmetic bags tend to request more of them. You may find yourself making this pattern in every color combination imaginable, which is not the worst problem to have.
Final Thoughts
The Sage Bloom Cosmetic Bag is proof that crochet projects do not need to be complicated to be worth making. With a few hours of relaxed work, a skein of cotton yarn, and a zipper from your local fabric shop, you can create something that looks thoughtful, feels luxurious, and reflects the time and care you put into it. Download the PDF, bookmark the video, gather your materials, and give yourself permission to enjoy the process from the very first chain stitch to the final tucked-in end.
Happy crocheting.
