Beauty and the Beast Crochet Handbag

Beauty and the Beast Crochet Handbag Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in beige, yellow, red, green, brown, and other colors for embroidery details
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Metal handbag frame with a clasp
• Embroidery threads for detailed work
• Chain shoulder strap (optional)
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)

Handbag Body

1. Front Panel:
   • With beige yarn, ch 45.
   • Row 1: Dc in the third ch from the hook and across. (42 sts)
   • Row 2-20: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turning after each row. (42 sts)
   • Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Back Panel:
   • Repeat the same steps as for the front panel.
3. Sides and Bottom:
   • With beige yarn, ch 12.
   • Row 1: Dc in third ch from hook and across. (10 sts)
   • Row 2-40: Ch 2, dc in each st across. (10 sts)
   • This will form the sides and bottom of the bag. Fasten off and weave in ends.
4. Assembly:
   • Sew the front and back panels to the side/bottom strip using sc or sl st to create the bag structure.
5. Top Border and Frame Attachment:
   • Sc around the top edge of the bag, attaching the handbag frame securely as you go.
   • If using a chain strap, attach the chain using metal rings to the side of the frame.

Embroidery Details

Belle and Beast Appliqué:

• Using embroidery techniques, stitch the details of Belle and the Beast onto the front panel. Use yellow yarn for Belle’s dress, brown and black for the Beast, and add shading for depth.

Floral Appliqué:

• Rose:
  • With red yarn, ch 12.
  • Row 1: Dc in each ch across.
  • Roll the crochet strip into a spiral and sew it onto the bag to create a rose shape.
• Leaves:
  • With green yarn, ch 9.
  • Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (8 sts)
  • Row 2: Ch 1, sc across.
  • Attach the leaves around the rose.

Final Touches:

• Add additional small flowers or vines using different yarn colors to fill in the space.

Your Beauty and the Beast crochet handbag is now complete, showcasing detailed character artwork and intricate embellishments. This piece is perfect for special occasions or everyday use, making it a one-of-a-kind accessory.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.