DC Dice Bag and Tray
Free Crochet Pattern
Hey y’all! This summer is really flying by! Before it winds to a close, I am so excited to bring you another fun and functional (my fave combination 😉 ) Free Crochet Pattern! I know you’re going to love making the DC Dice Bag and Tray Crochet Pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it!
The DC Dice Bag pattern was inspired by a problem I found when playing board and dice games. We love games in our house, but I find we are forever either chasing dice across the floor, or they knock over pieces when rolled on the board. Add to this that my 11 year old son has a rather extensive collection of dice for D&D play.
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With these ideas in mind, I started thinking about a way to hold or transport dice that you could also use as a contained dice rolling tray. Then the Easter Toy Tote happened. The design was originally meant to look like an egg, but in order for the play surface to be flat, there was no way I could see an egg shape. But who cares, because it gave us the perfect surface for toys – or Rolling Dice!
DC Dice Bag makes a Great Gift!
And so the idea to turn the Toy Tote into a Dice Bag and Rolling Tray was born! The DC Dice Bag and Tray is very quick and easy to make, great for instant gratification and giving them as gifts! I love a fun project that I can give away, and this one is no exception. Give this one with a set of dice, a dice game, some nice D&D dice, or any board game that involves rolling a die! Endless possibilities, and what parent wouldn’t love a gift for their child or themselves that encourages non-electronic fun, team spirit, and usually a bit of brain power too! 🙂 Did I mention how much we enjoy playing board games?
You can find the original inspiration for this pattern, the Easter Toy Tote <– Here. Like Free Patterns? Then I also recommend you check out my most popular Free Pattern –> Tiny Dinosaur Amigurumi! Want to see even more? You can find all of my other Free Crochet Patterns <– Right here!!
The DC Dice Bag and Tray pattern is very quick to make, under an hour, especially the Small size! The rounds are DC (hence the name!) with simple increases, so it’s a great Netflix and Crochet project! They make great gifts or items to sell at your summer and fall markets! It’s always good to stock your table with quick projects you can sell for a lower price point! Don’t crochet? Send me a message through my Contact Page or through my Etsy shop here! I would love to create a DC Dice Bag just for you!
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DC DICE BAG AND TRAY PATTERN
Materials:
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Pattern Key:
Gauge: 4 dc and 2 rows = 1 inch
NOTES:
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- Having the correct gauge will help ensure your DC Dice Bag and Tray lies flat when it is open – making a better rolling surface. For that reason I do recommend you make a gauge swatch before beginning the DC Dice Bag.
- Beginning Chain (ch) of each round counts as first stitch
- This pattern uses a Magic Circle. If you need help with this technique you can follow this link to view my video tutorial for the Magic Circle on YouTube or watch the video below!
- This pattern is FREE, but has not been tested by anyone besides myself. Please feel free to share any questions or comments you may have! I welcome your feedback!
- This pattern is my intellectual property. You are welcome to make as many as you like, sell them, give them away, etc. You may NOT sell, or alter and claim as your own this pattern. You may not use my photographs.
- If you want to share this pattern online, you must only share a link to my blog. You may not copy and paste my text / the pattern to another site. Thank you for respecting my work. 🙂
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VIDEO TUTORIAL: DC MAGIC CIRCLE
PATTERN DIRECTIONS:
- Finished size should be approximately 7″ across.
- Use G 4.0 mm hook
- Begin with Magic Circle or ch 2 and work into the 2nd ch from
hook
Begin with Magic Circle
Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), place 11 dc in magic circle, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (12 dc)
Round 2: ch 3, dc in same, incr in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (24 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, incr in next, * dc in next, incr in next,* 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (36 dc)
Round 4: ch 3, dc in next, incr in next, * dc in next 2, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (48 dc)
Round 5: ch 3, dc in next 2, incr in next, * dc in next 3, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (60 dc)
Round 6: ch 3, dc in the next 3, incr in next, * dc in next 4, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (72 dc)
Round 7: ch 3, dc in the next 4, incr in next, * dc in next 5, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (84 dc)
Round 8-9: ch 3, dc in each st, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (84 dc)
Round 10: ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), sk next 2 st, * dc in next, ch 2, sk next 2 st, * 27 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (28 ch 2 sp, 28 dc)
Round 11: ch 1, 3 sc in each ch 2 sp, sl st to join (84 sc)
- Finished size should be approximately 9″ across.
- Use G 4.0 mm hook
- Begin with Magic Circle or ch 2 and work into the 2nd ch from
hook
Begin with Magic Circle
Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), place 11 dc in magic circle, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (12 dc).
Round 2: ch 3, dc in same, incr in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (24 dc).
Round 3: ch 3, incr in next, * dc in next, incr in next,* 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (36 dc).
Round 4: ch 3, dc in next, incr in next, * dc in next 2, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (48 dc).
Round 5: ch 3, dc in next 2, incr in next, * dc in next 3, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (60 dc).
Round 6: ch 3, dc in the next 3, incr in next, * dc in next 4, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (72 dc).
Round 7: ch 3, dc in the next 4, incr in next, * dc in next 5, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (84 dc).
Round 8: ch 3, dc in next 5, incr in next, * dc in next 6, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (96 dc).
Round 9: ch 3, dc in next 6, incr in next, *dc in next 7, incr in next, * 11 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (108 dc).
Round 10-11: ch 3, dc in each st, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (108 dc).
Round 12: ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), sk next 2 st, * dc in next, ch 2, sk next 2 st, * 35 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3 to join (36 ch 2 sp, 36 dc).
Round 13: ch 1, 3 sc in each ch 2 sp, sl st to join (108 sc).
FINISHING DC DICE BAG:
DRAWSTRING: SMALL: ch 121, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, and all chs, (120 sl st) FO and secure ends. Weave the drawstring through the ch 2 sps from R10. MEDIUM: ch 151, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, and all chs, (150 sl st) FO and secure ends. Weave the drawstring through the ch 2 sps from R12.
Take both ends and tie them in an overhand knot, leaving about a 1 inch tail on each end. To secure drawstring, create a loop in each hand, tie them in an overhand knot and pull tight to secure tote, creating a nice pair of handles. To open, simply pull on the end knot and it opens right up! See photos below.
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Thank you so much for this pattern!!! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
My absolute pleasure Marlleen!! I hope you enjoy it and I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Lisa Fox
This is such a fun pattern to use thank you!!!!!!
Hi Dani!
Thanks so much for stopping by and I’m so glad you enjoyed the pattern!
Happy Hooking!
Lisa Fox
Just found this pattern and can’t wait to try it! I must know, what game is that in the photos with the cards with the hex tiles?
Hey Dani,
Thanks for stopping by! The game with the hex tiles is Catan Dice Game. It’s a super fun, and also quick and easy to learn version of Catan and is great for roadtrips or playing with people that are not really into spending hours on strategy board games… 😝
Happy Hooking!
Lisa Fox
This is so cool!! Would you recommend small or medium size for a full set of polyhedron dice? (Like for dungeons and dragons and such). I want to make one of these as part of a gift with dice 🙂
Thanks so much Marlleen! I think for a full set of dice, personally that the medium is better. Either size would work though! I tend to use our smalls for board games that use 4 or fewer dice and the mediums for more than 4 dice! Hope you enjoy the pattern!!
Lisa Fox of Green Fox Farms Designs
I made the small one and I think it would fit a set of dice nicely
Hi Dani,
Thanks so much for visiting! I’m so glad you enjoyed the pattern.
Happy Hooking!
Lisa Fox
Just found this pattern today. Can’t wait to stitch it up! 😀
Enjoy Stacey!! Such a quick and fun pattern!! 🙂
I’ve made 11 bags and counting – your tutorial finally made crochet “click” for me! Before this pattern, I thought I’d only ever be a knitter – now I can knit AND crochet like my great-granny!
Wow! That is truly awesome! I am so very happy to hear that Andrea and so glad you shared!! Thanks for making me smile today! 🙂
Happy Holidays!
Lisa Fox of Green Fox Farms Designs
This pattern worked great!! My kids and I keep travel yahtzee in the car for picnics or when dad runs into the store and we stay in the car. So excited to have. Dice tray plus carrying bag for the game!
Hi Stephanie!
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the pattern and your kiddos are enjoying the dice bag! That is one way we use ours too!
Thanks for sharing and Happy Crocheting!
Lisa Fox of Green Fox Farms Designs
this pattern is rad!! it was super easy to follow (i’m a total crochet newb) and it looks really pretty! super excited to make some as christmas gifts for my dnd group ~♡☆
Hey Andrea,
Thanks for stopping by! So glad you like the pattern and it’s a great one for a beginner. I’m know your party members will love their new made-by-you dice bags!
Happy Hooking!
Lisa Fox
Can corfirm it works really well! I made the small one, I am fairly sure I didn’t count them properly but the pattern is super forgiving. I had some holes where the rounds joined but I think I wasn’t joining to the correct bit? Easily corrected when I sewed the ends in. Thanks for the fab pattern!
Hi Hannah!
So glad you enjoyed the pattern!! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to let us know!
Happy Crocheting!
Lisa Fox of Green Fox Farms Designs
Just made this for my husband this past father’s day. He has been a gamer for 20+ years and absolutely loved it! Wish I could put the pictures with this post because it turned out great!
That makes me so happy to hear!! So glad you both enjoyed the Dice Bag!! I’d love to see pics on Ravelry! You can add your project here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dc-dice-bag-and-tray
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting!!
Lisa Fox
Thanks for this pattern! I made one for my own DnD adventures. Already received requests to make one for my bf.
That is so wonderful to hear!! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing!!
Happy Crocheting!
Lisa Fox
Getting ready to make 2 for my son and DIL! They are super excited about them. Thanks for the patterns!
BTW could you make an 11” one just by following the same pattern to increase?
Thanks!
Yay so glad you hear that Annette! You could definitely increase the size to 11″ by just adding 2 more rows with the same increase pattern!
Thanks so much for visiting!
Lisa Fox
Thank you for the pattern! I made a gift for my brother ‘in law’ who is a gamer upon recommendation from my gamer partner, my partner will soon want one as the result looks amazing! About to gift it to him when we are allowed to see each other again after lockdown.
Thank you for this pattern, my boyfriend plays Magic and he had soooo many loose dice. I made him two, one for storing and one for rolling in! Have also made several others for his brother and friends. I modified it a bit by not making the ch 3 count as the first dc, just because I like having a more dense seam- I found it too holey when I followed the pattern exactly. But that is just personal preference 🙂
Hi Lea!
Thanks so much for visiting and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the pattern! My son’s out of control dice collection was part of the inspiration for this design so I get it!! 😆
Happy Hooking and Rolling!
Lisa
Hi! Super super new to crochet. How tall is the bag when finished? I was wanting to make a segmented dice bag for my friends so they can sort their dice. I was thinking of adding more rows without increasing the size so that it will be deeper. Do you think it would be easier to make the segment parts separately, then sew them into the bag?
Hi Faith,
Thanks for visiting! When open the tray lip is about 2 inches. Yes you could add a couple rows at the end with the same count as the final round to increase that height. I have been wanting to create a segmented bag patterns, just haven’t gotten around to it! I would definitely make the segment walls separately and then sew them in place inside the bag, that would be the simplest construction method!
Good luck!
Lisa Fox
Is round 1 supposed to be the magic circle start? I followed the video guide on it and I keep having a lot of space left to go after doing 11 dc
This is exactly what i needed for my girl(11) to take ner new dice to her school D&D club. Thank you so much!
Hi Kamie,
Thanks so much for sharing that totally makes my day. So glad you and your girl are enjoying the pattern!
Thanks for visiting and Happy Hooking!
Lisa Fox
I made one for myself and once my friends saw it, I had to come back and make one for every member of the party. Thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing Jane!! That’s definitely the best type of compliment. Hope the whole party enjoy their bags!
Happy Hooking and Adventuring! Lisa
Love this pattern for my teenager!! Thank you so much for sharing <3
The only edit I made was to do half double crochet for the last row to make it a little more robust (probably because of my choice of yarn). You made the pattern very easy to follow.
Will definitely be making
more of these!!
I’m thinking this would make a great make up bag too. Thank you for the pattern.
Thank you for stopping by! Yes I agree it would make a great makeup bag. So glad you enjoyed the pattern.
Happy Hooking! 💜
Lisa Fox
i just made this for my friend’s birthday and i’m sure he’ll love it ! it was super easy to follow and clear. i did it pretty fast. i would recommend tho, for slip stitch, it was smoother when i slipped stitched in the beginning chain, the third stitch instead of the first 🙂