Free Crochet Pattern for Doll´s Handbag

This lovely purse is perfectly suited for 12-14 as well as 18 inches dolls like American Girl or Paola Reina. It is just the right size for holding dolls accessories. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. The photo tutorial contains helpful step-by-step pictures to make the project as easy to follow as possible. Thanks for visiting and have a nice day! 

SUPPLIES

cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in two colors: white color and yellow, a bit of black yarn for bees, crochet hook 3 mm, Polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors, 2 little white beads, yarn needle

SKILL LEVEL

Easy

SIZE

The ready purse is approx 6 cm in diameter. Of course, you can make the pattern larger (or smaller), as your heart desires, by changing the yarn weight and/or hook size or by adding rounds.

SKILLS YOU NEED

chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch =chain

St = stitch

Sc =single crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)

inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)

Dc = double crochet

Rnd = Round

TIPPS

• Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round
• All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
• You can use any type of yarn as long as you have a corresponding crochet hook size (check yarn label for recommendations)
• Numbers at the end of each round in parentheses ( ) = total number of stitches for that round or row.
• Please note that I use US crochet terms. 
• The purse can be made in any desired colours.

Seamsless way of changing color when working in the round

Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS

Start with the yellow color yarn and crochet hook 3 mm.

BOTTOM

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.

Round 2: inc 6 times (12 sts)

Round 3: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts)

Round 4: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts)

Round 5: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts)

Round 6: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts)

Round 7: *sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* (42 sts)

Round 8: *sc in each of next 6 sts, inc* (48 sts)

BAG

Continue crocheting in rounds using yellow color yarn and crochet hook 3 mm.

Rounds 1-7 (working in the back loop): hdc in each of next 48 stitches, slip stitch.

Work two rounds in sc´s. Cast off. Weave in all ends.

FLOWER (3x)

Crochet using white color yarn and crochet hook 3 mm.

Into a magic ring work: *chain 3 stitches, 2 dc, chain 3 stitches, slip stitch*, repeat from* 4 times.

Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

BEE (2x)

Start crocheting with yellow color yarn and crochet hook 3 mm.

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.

Round 2: *sc in next stitch, inc* (9 stitches)

Round 3: *sc in each of next 2 stitches, inc* (12 stitches)

Change the yarn color to black

Round 4: sc in each of next 12 stitches

Change the yarn color to yellow

Round 5: sc in each of next 12 stitches

Change the yarn color to black

Round 5: sc in each of next 12 stitches

Stuff the bee slightly

Round 7: *dec* 6 times.

Bind off leaving a long tail for sewing the bee to the bag.

WINGS (2x)

Work into a magic ring: *chain 3 stitches, 2 dc, chain 3 stitches, slip stitch*, repeat from* twice.

Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

HANDLE

Crochet using yellow color yarn and crochet hook 3 mm.

Work 6 sc into Magic Ring. Sc in each of next 6 sts around until the handle reaches approx 12 cm. You can make the handle longer or shorter, as desired.

ASSEMBLY

Sew flowers to the bag. Add beads if desired.

Sew the wings to the bees. Now sew bees to the bag.

Sew handle to the bag. Weave in all ends. Decorate as desired.

In my blog you can find many free crochet and knitting pattern. Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!