Crochet Yeti Cup Bag Pattern – Easy for Beginners

Looking for a fun and functional crochet project? This mesh-style Yeti tumbler bag is the perfect blend of simplicity and style. Whether you’re heading to work, the gym, or a picnic, this handmade cup holder helps you carry your favorite drink hands-free while adding a touch of personality to your everyday routine.

This pattern is designed especially with beginners in mind. It uses basic stitches, minimal shaping, and creates a clean mesh look that’s both breathable and stretchy making it ideal for 30 oz tumblers or similar-sized bottles. The bag also features a practical shoulder strap and an optional decorative bow strap for added flair.

Best of all, it works up quickly and uses only a small amount of yarn, making it a great stash-busting project or a thoughtful gift idea for friends and family. If you’ve been wanting to create something cute and useful, this is a great place to start!

✂️ Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn (4 ply) – any color you like (main sample uses pink, color #68)

• Crochet hook size 4.0 mm

• Smaller hook (optional, 3.5 mm) for bow strap

• Scissors

• Yarn needle

• Stitch marker (optional)

• Handmade tag (optional, for decoration)

📏 Size

Fits a 30 oz Yeti tumbler. Height and width can be adjusted as needed.

🔁 Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch = chain

• sc = single crochet (x)

• inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch) (v)

• sl st = slip stitch

🧵 Instructions

Base of the Bag (Magic Circle Method)

1. Start with a magic ring.

2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sc)

3. Round 2: Inc in each st around (6 inc). (12 sc)

4. Round 3: Sc 1, inc – repeat around. (18 sc)

5. Round 4: Sc 2, inc – repeat around. (24 sc)

6. Round 5: Sc 3, inc – repeat around. (30 sc)

7. Round 6: Sc 4, inc – repeat around. (36 sc)

Body of the Bag (Back Loop Only)

8. Round 7: Sc in back loop only of each st around. (36 sc)

9. Rounds 8–24: Sc in each st around. (36 sc)

   You should have a total of 18 rounds of sc, or until the body height matches your tumbler.

Mesh Expansion & Pattern Setup

10. Round 25: Sc, inc – repeat to widen the upper portion. (Adjust to fit your tumbler’s top rim.)

11. Round 26: Sc 2, ch 2, skip 2 – repeat for mesh pattern base.

12. Round 27: 2 dc in ch space, ch 2, skip 2 – repeat around.

13. Repeat Rounds 26–27 to form 6 full mesh columns (about 6 mesh segments in height).

Finishing the Top

14. Add 2–3 rows of regular sc around the top for a clean finish.

15. Sl st to finish off and weave in all ends.

🎀 Optional Bow Strap

This strap is worked flat and tied in a bow at the center of the bag.

1. Using a 3.5 mm hook, ch 7.

2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (6 sc)

3. Rows 2–9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

4. Continue until piece measures approx. 5 cm.

5. Tie the strip into a bow and sew to the center of the bag.

🧵 Shoulder Strap

1. Ch 110 (or approx. 30 cm in length).

2. Row 1: Skip 2 ch from hook, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch – repeat to end.

3. Row 2: Turn, work 2 dc in ch spaces, ch 2, skip 2 – repeat.

4. Alternate these two rows until the strap measures approx. 30 cm or 15 mesh squares.

5. Fasten off, sew both ends securely to opposite sides of the bag.

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✅ Finishing Touches

• Attach a handmade tag at the base if desired.

• Weave in any loose ends.

• Fit the bag to your tumbler and enjoy your creation!

This mesh-style Yeti cup bag is a quick and satisfying project that’s both practical and stylish. With its easy-to-follow construction and customizable features, it’s a perfect choice for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, this handmade accessory is sure to be loved and used daily. Happy crocheting!