Felted Crochet Yoga Mat Bag Pattern PDF

Create a versatile carryall with this Felted Crochet Yoga Mat Bag Pattern PDF. The finished design combines a roomy tote compartment, long shoulder straps, and a fold-over section that securely cradles a rolled yoga mat.

This beginner-friendly crochet project is worked in simple single crochet, assembled with minimal sewing, and finished through machine felting for a dense, durable texture. It is ideal for yoga classes, Pilates sessions, gym visits, meditation practice, and everyday studio storage.

This listing includes a digital crochet pattern PDF only. No finished bag, yoga mat, yarn, hook, or supplies will be shipped.

• 1 English PDF crochet pattern

• 3 pages of instructions

• Materials and gauge information

• One-size bag pattern

• Main body construction

• Two strap instructions

• Assembly guidance

• Machine-felting instructions

• Shaping and drying directions

• Beginner-friendly stitch sequence

The pattern includes:

✓ Large crochet yoga tote

✓ Built-in yoga mat holder

✓ Roomy pouch-style body

✓ Two long shoulder straps

✓ Dense felted wool texture

✓ Simple single crochet construction

✓ Minimal shaping

✓ Beginner-friendly assembly

✓ One versatile size

✓ Customizable yarn color

After felting, the completed bag measures approximately:

• 38 × 76 cm

• 15 × 30 inches

Each strap measures approximately:

• 61 cm / 24 inches before assembly

Final measurements may vary depending on yarn, washing conditions, felting time, and crochet tension.

Beginner

You should be familiar with:

• Chain stitches

• Single crochet

• Slip stitch

• Working in joined rounds

• Working back and forth in rows

• Sewing crochet pieces together

• Weaving in yarn ends

• Basic machine felting

• Worsted-weight 100% wool yarn suitable for felting

• Approximately 7 skeins

• Crochet hook: 8 mm / L-11

• Large-eye yarn needle

• Washing machine

• Laundry detergent

• Several garments or towels for agitation

• Dryer, optional

• Scissors

The original yarn contains approximately:

• 144 m / 158 yd per solid-color skein

A non-superwash wool is required because treated or synthetic yarns may not felt correctly.

Before felting:

• 12 single crochet stitches × 15 rows

• 12.5 × 12.5 cm / 5 × 5 inches

Checking gauge before beginning will help achieve the intended dimensions after felting.

This felted yoga bag pattern includes:

✓ One-size tote construction

✓ Extra-long bag body

✓ Fold-over mat cradle

✓ Two separate straps

✓ Dense felted finish

✓ Durable wool fabric

✓ Straightforward stitch pattern

✓ Minimal seaming

✓ Large storage compartment

✓ Studio-to-everyday versatility

• Yoga mat storage

• Pilates classes

• Meditation sessions

• Gym and fitness gear

• Studio accessories

• Handmade yoga gifts

• First felting projects

• Beginner crochet bags

The PDF file will be available as a digital download after purchase.

A PDF reader is required to open the file. The instructions are written in English and use standard US crochet abbreviations.

• This is a digital crochet pattern only.

• No finished yoga bag, mat, yarn, hook, needle, or supplies are included.

• The bag is designed for yarn that can be machine felted.

• Superwash wool, acrylic, cotton, and other non-felting fibers will not produce the intended result.

• The main body is worked as a long tube in joined rounds.

• Both straps are crocheted separately and sewn inside opposite ends of the bag.

• One open end is sewn closed during assembly.

• The finished bag is washed in hot water with agitation to create the dense felted texture.

• Felting results vary by yarn, washing machine, cycle length, and water temperature.

• Shape the bag while damp and allow it to dry completely.

Is the finished yoga bag included?

No. You will receive a digital PDF crochet pattern only.

Does the bag hold a yoga mat?

Yes. The long body folds around a rolled mat while the pouch carries additional gear.

Is this a standard tote bag?

It functions as both a roomy tote and a yoga mat carrier.

What yarn should I use?

Use untreated 100% wool or another yarn clearly labeled as suitable for felting.

Is felting required?

Yes. The pattern dimensions and dense finished texture are designed around machine felting.

How is the bag constructed?

The main body is worked in joined rounds, while the two straps are made separately and sewn in place.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The crochet uses basic stitches, and the PDF includes straightforward assembly and felting guidance.