Crochet Plush Bag: A Whimsical Accessory for Every Occasion

The crochet plush bag is the ultimate blend of function and cuteness! This adorable accessory not only lets you carry your essentials in style but also adds a touch of whimsy to your outfit. The soft, plush texture makes it absolutely huggable, and the intricate crochet work gives it a unique handmade charm.

Yarn Used

Hobbii Baby Snuggle

• Soft sand
• Powder pink
• White

Other Items Used

• US G/4.25mm Crochet Hook (or a hook to match the yarn you're using)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations and Stitches

• MR: Magic ring
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• SC: Single crochet
• Ch: Chain Stitch
• Sl St: Slip Stitch
• Sk: Skip a stitch
• DC: Double Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch)
• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times

This pattern uses US Crochet Terms.

Pattern

Ch 27

R1: In 2nd ch from hook: 1 SC (mark this st), 24 SC back along ch, 3 SC in last ch. Underside: 24 SC, inc, sl st to 1st SC (mark this st - it’s the end of the round) (54) (Next round starts after sl st).

R2: (24 SC, 3 inc) x 2 (60)

R3: (24 SC, [SC, inc] x 3) x 2 (66)

R4: (24 SC, [2 SC, inc] x 3) x 2 (72)

R5-22: 72 SC (18 rounds of 72). (Add more rounds here if you’d like the bag taller)

Make one or two SC if necessary (or remove one or two SC), to get to the side of bag.

Don't close. Continue straight to short straps.

Short Straps

R23: 10 SC, ch 20, sk 16, 20 SC, ch 20, sk 16, 10 SC (80)

R24: 10 SC, 20 SC in ch, 20 SC, 20 SC in ch, 10 SC (80)

Make one or two SC if necessary (or remove one or two SC), to get to the side of bag.

Don't close. Continue straight to long strap.

Long Strap

Ch 70 (or more) for long strap. Sl st to opposite side of bag, sl st into next st on bag to secure. Sl st back along ch. Sl st into next st on bag. Close and weave in ends.

Flower (Optional)

Flower Base and Petals

R1: Ch 3, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.

R2: Into centre of ring: Ch 2 (counts as 1st HDC), 11 HDC, sl st to top of ch 2 (12 HDC).

R3: Ch 2, 3 DC in same st, ch 2, sl st in next st, (ch 2, 3 DC in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st) x 11, sl st to bottom of first st made. Close and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing on to the bag. Bring the ending tail around to the back of the flower and tie together with starting tail.

Flower Centre

Using a different colour from the base and petals:

R1: 6 SC in a MR, sl st back to 1st SC. Close and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing on to the flower base.

Sew on to the flower base. Sew the flower on to the front of the bag, using the tails from the flower base.