Transform a plain straw bag into a sunny statement piece with bees, bobbles, and bold blooms! This cheerful bag cover combines fun textures, floral appliqués and a sprinkle of sparkle using a variety of yarns. A perfect project for spring and summer that turns heads and brings smiles. Optional: add a matching bee keychain for extra charm.

Size Options
The cover is made to fit a straw bag with a circumference of 84 cm and a height of 21 cm. You can adjust the number of stitches and rounds if your bag is larger or smaller.

Finished bag height: approx. 21 cm

Gauge
Gauge is not crucial, but the crocheted fabric should stretch snugly over the straw bag. Adjust hook size or stitch count as needed for fit.

Materials
Yarn:

Scheepjes Colour Crafter:

Ede (1002 – black), Barneveld (1005 – white), Eindhoven (1114 – yellow ochre)

Scheepjes Softy: 489 (yellow, for bees)

Scheepjes Panda: 581 (white, for flower centers and accents)

Scheepjes Softfun: 506 (denim green, for leaves)

Scheepjes Twinkle: 941 (gold, for sparkle and bee wings)

Hook: 5 mm

Notions:

Fiberfill stuffing

Gold-colored beads (rocaille beads)

Optional: keychain ring

Scissors, darning needle

Yarn Requirements
Colour Crafter (black, white, yellow ochre): approx. ½ ball each

Softy and Panda: small amounts

Twinkle and Softfun: small amounts for accents

Total yarn: approx. 100–120 g