Crochet Cherry Handbag

Crochet Cherry Handbag Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in cream, red, green, and brown
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Wooden bag handles
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

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

Bag Body

Base:

1. With cream yarn, ch 26.
2. Row 1: Dc in the third ch from hook and across. (24 sts)
3. Row 2-15: Ch 2, dc in each st across. (24 sts)
4. Fold the rectangle in half to form the bag base, and sew the sides using sl st or sc.

Top Border:

1. With beige yarn, attach yarn to the top of the bag.
2. Rounds 1-4: Sc evenly around the top edge of the bag, join with sl st at the end of each round.

Handle Attachments:

1. Use yarn and a yarn needle to securely attach the wooden handles to the top border of the bag, placing them evenly.

Cherry Appliqué

Cherries (make 3):

1. With red yarn, ch 2.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: Sc in each st around.
6. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Leaves (make 2):

1. With green yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (8 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn.
4. Continue for 3 more rows. Fasten off.

Stems:

1. With green yarn, ch 15.
2. Fasten off and sew the stem to each cherry and then to the bag.

Assembly:

• Sew the cherries, stems, and leaves to the front of the bag.
• Weave in all ends and finish off.

Your crochet cherry handbag is now complete! A delightful accessory that blends practicality with style, perfect for any occasion.

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