Pineapple Lace Bucket Bag – Free Crochet Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide
This beautiful pineapple lace crochet bucket bag combines the elegance of lacework with the sturdiness of raffia crochet. The upper section features delicate fan motifs, while the base is made from tightly worked stitches for structure. Perfect for summer outings, beach days, or adding a handmade touch to any outfit.
What you’ll make
A structured bucket bag with:
- a firm oval base (worked densely for durability),
- an airy pineapple/fan lace body (worked from a flat panel and seamed),
- a gentle ruffled drawstring top, and
- a leather or crocheted strap.
Finished sample: ~24 cm (9½″) wide × 23 cm (9″) tall × 10 cm (4″) deep.
Materials
- Yarn
- Base/band: Worsted cotton, raffia, or macramé cord (≈120–150 g)
- Lace body: Sport–DK mercerized cotton (≈150–180 g)
- Hooks: 4.0 mm for base; 3.0–3.5 mm for lace (go smaller for crisp lace)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, optional fabric lining, 2 m (78″) of cord/ribbon or crocheted I-cord for the drawstring, optional strap hardware or leather strap, 2 beads (optional)
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Abbreviations (US)
ch = chain • sc = single crochet • hdc = half double crochet • dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch • st = stitch • sp = space • rep = repeat • sk = skip
Reading the charts for pineapple lace crochet bag (from your image):
– The oval diagram uses hdc (tall “T” symbols with a cross-bar).
– The body diagram is a repeating pineapple/fan lace worked in rows and later seamed into a tube.
Part A — Oval Base & Solid Band (in base color)
Use the oval formula so you can choose any size. If you prefer exact numbers, follow the example counts below.
Oval base formula (work in joined rounds)
- Foundation: Ch 36 (or any length you like).
- Rnd 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 33 ch, 5 hdc in last ch; continue on the underside: hdc in next 33 ch, 3 hdc in last ch (same ch as your first st). Join with sl st to first hdc. (76 sts total)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st to the first curve; on each rounded end, place 2 hdc in each of the 5 end sts (10 increases per end). Hdc evenly along the long side; repeat for the second end. Join.
- Rnd 3+: Continue hdc around, increasing evenly only on the rounded ends so the base lies flat (usually: work hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next around each curve on this round, then space increases farther apart on subsequent rounds).
- Stop when the base measures ~24 cm × 10 cm (9½″ × 4″).
Raise the walls
- Turn-up round: Ch 1, hdc in the back loop only (BLO) of every st. Join. (This creates a crisp fold line.)
- Solid band: Ch 1, sc in each st around for 6–8 rounds (no increases). Fasten off or change to lace color.
Part B — Pineapple/Fan Lace Body (in lace color)
You’ll work a flat rectangle that matches the outer circumference of the base band, then seam it into a tube and attach.
Sizing the panel
- Measure around the bag’s top band. Make a swatch of the lace repeat below, then start with a foundation chain that is a multiple of 12 + 1 (this matches the chart’s repeat).
- For the sample circumference, most makers land near (12 × 12) + 1 = 145 chains. Adjust to your gauge.
Lace repeat (row-by-row translation)
This is a faithful written translation of the charted pineapple panel in your image. One pattern repeat is 12 rows tall; work 3–4 repeats for the bag height.
Foundation Row: Ch a multiple of 12 + 1. Dc in 5th ch from hook and dc across (the skipped chs count as 1 dc + ch-1 for spacing). Turn.
Row 1 (set arches): Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 5, sk 5 dc, sc in next dc; rep to end. Turn.
2 (small shells): Sl st into first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc more in same sp (7-dc shell), ch 2, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 2, 7 dc in next ch-5 sp; rep to end, ending with 7-dc shell. Turn.
3 (mesh over shells): Ch 1, sc between the 3rd and 4th dc of first shell, ch 7, sc between 3rd and 4th dc of next shell; rep to end. Turn.
4 (medium shells): Sl st into first ch-7 sp, ch 3, 9 dc more in same sp (10-dc shell), ch 2, sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 2, 10-dc shell in next ch-7 sp; rep. Turn.
5 (mesh, wider): Ch 1, sc between the 5th and 6th dc of shell, ch 9, sc between 5th and 6th dc of next shell; rep. Turn.
6 (large shells): Sl st into first ch-9 sp, ch 3, 12 dc more in same sp (13-dc shell), ch 2, sc in next ch-9 sp, ch 2, 13-dc shell in next ch-9 sp; rep. Turn.
7 (apex arches): Ch 1, sc at shell apex (between 6th & 7th dc), ch 11, sc at next shell apex; rep. Turn.
8 (start next tier – small shells again): Sl st into first ch-11 sp, ch 3, 6 dc more in same sp (7-dc shell), ch 2, sc in next ch-11 sp, ch 2, 7-dc shell in next ch-11 sp; rep. Turn.
9: Repeat Row 3, 4,5,6 respectively.
Note:
Repeat Rows 1–12 for the height. End after Row 6 or 12 so the top edge is on a shell row; this gives a pretty ruffled drawstring edge once gathered.
Side seam: Fold the rectangle and seam short edges together (sc or whipstitch) to form a tube.
Join Lace Tube to Base
- With the right side of lace facing out, slip the lace tube over the solid band.
- Align the bottom edge of the lace with the top round of sc on the solid band.
- Join round: With matching lace yarn, sc through both layers all the way around, easing evenly so there’s no puckering. Fasten off neatly.
Drawstring Channel & Ruffle
- Work 1–2 rounds of sc along the very top of the lace to stabilize.
- Eyelet round: [Sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2] around (or follow the eyelet spacing from your chart).
- Work 1 more round of sc on top of the eyelet round.
- This creates a subtle ruffle and a clean drawstring channel.
Strap & Drawstring
- Drawstring: Make an I-cord, twisted cord, or ch a long length and sc back along it. Thread through eyelets; add beads and knot ends.
- Strap: Use a leather strap (as shown), macramé rope, or crochet a dense strap (sc through back loop only for ~4–5 rows to desired length). Secure with rivets or sew firmly.
Lining for pineapple lace crochet bag (optional but recommended)
Cut fabric 1 cm (⅜″) smaller than the bag’s width and height. Sew side seams, insert, turn under the top edge, and hand-stitch to the inside just below the eyelet round.
Tips for Success
- Gauge isn’t critical, but keep the base tight (downsize hook if needed) and the lace crisp (switch to smaller hook for cleaner pineapples).
- If the base cups, you need more increases at the ends and if it ruffles, decrease the number of increases.
- End the lace on Row 6 or 12 to keep a scalloped top.
Quick FAQ
Can I work the lace in the round?
Yes—join on a multiple of 12 and convert row turns to continuous rounds, replacing edge sc with joins.
Best yarn?
Cotton or raffia holds shape, shows lace detail, and blocks well.
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