Large Crochet Plush Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

This is a crochet pattern to make this adorable plush bag - a larger version of the original bag. The bag itself is no-sew, as it' s crocheted all in one piece! The optional flower has a small amount of sewing to attach to the bag.

You can find the original (smaller) version of the bag here.

This bag (using Hobbii Baby Snuggle) measures at about 30cm x 30cm (12 inch x 12 inch) including the small handles. If you use thicker yarn and a bigger hook, it would be larger.

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: 24SC, 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, [2SC, 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: 10SC, ch 20, sk 16, 20SC, ch 20, sk 16, 10SC (80)
R24: 10SC, 20SC in ch, 20SC, 20SC in ch, 10SC (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 the 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.

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Small Crochet Plush Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Plush Bag with Flower

This is a crochet pattern to make this adorable plush bag. The bag itself is no-sew, as it' s crocheted all in one piece! The optional flower has a small amount of sewing to attach to the bag.

You can find the full Youtube tutorial for this bag here.

This bag (using Hobbii Baby Snuggle) measures at about 20cm x 20cm (8inch x 8 inch) including the small handles. If you use thicker yarn and a bigger hook, it would be larger.

There's a also a larger version of this bag available here

Yarn used

Hobbii Baby Snuggle

- Soft sand
- Powder pink

- Dusty rose

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

R1:

Ch 19
In 2nd ch from hook: 1 SC (mark this st),
16 SC back along ch
3 SC in last ch
Underside: 16SC, inc, sl st to 1st SC (mark this st - it’s the end of the round) (38)
(Next round starts in stitch after marked 1st stitch of R1)


R2: (16 SC, 3 inc) x 2 (44)
R3: (16 SC, [SC, inc] x 3) X 2 (50)
R4-15: 50 SC (12 rounds of 50)
Make one or two SC if necessary, to get to the side of bag.

Don't close or cut yarn. Continue directly to R16 where we will crochet the short straps

Short straps

R16: 7SC, ch 14, sk 11,14SC, ch 14, sk 11, 7SC (56)
R17: 7SC, 14SC in ch, 14SC, 14SC in ch, 7SC (56)
Make one or two SC if necessary, to get to the side of bag 

Don't close or cut yarn. Continue directly to long strap

Long strap

Ch 50 (or more) 
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 the 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.

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Crochet Easter Peep / Bunny - Free Crochet Pattern

 

This is a crochet pattern to make this cute little Easter peep! You can make them in all sorts of colours.

There is a full Youtube tutorial to create this peep here

Yarn used

Hobbii Baby Snuggle

Other Items used

- US G/4.25mm Crochet Hook

- 9mm safety eyes

- Yarn needle
- Poly fill

- Stitch markers -optional

*Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.

Abbreviations and stitches

• MR: Magic ring 

• St(s): Stitch(es) 

• SC: Single crochet 

• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch) 

• Sl St: Slip Stitch

• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times

**This pattern uses US Crochet Terms**

Pattern

Ears - Make 2

R1: 6 SC in a MR
R2: (SC, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 9 SC
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 3 (12)
R5-7: 12 SC (3 rounds of 12)
R8: (SC, dec) x 4 (8)

First ear only:

Sl st to close
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing

Second ear only:
Join to 1st ear with a SC (This is 1st st of R1 of head)

Head

(First st was done in previous step)

R1: (2SC, dec) x 4 (12)
R2: 12 inc (24)
R3-6: 24 SC (4 rounds of 24)
Sew hole closed using tail from end of first ear  

Stuff ears

R7: 12 dec (12)
R8: 12 SC
Attach eyes between R5 and R6, 5 sts apart
Stuff
R9: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R10: (2SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R11-R16: 24 SC (6 rounds of 24)
R17: (SC, dec) x 8 (16)
Stuff
R18: 8 dec (8)
Close and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing
Sew the hole closed

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Crochet Donut Frog - Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Donut Frog

This is a crochet pattern to make this cute little donut frog!

You'll need to start by making the plain donut. You can find the pattern for the basic donut here.
There is a full Youtube tutorial to create the basic donut here

Then we add on the eyes, cheeks and mouth!

There is a full video tutorial for this donut frog here

Yarn used

James C Brett Flutterby Chunky:

- Green (Body and eyes)

- White (sprinkles)

- Pink (cheeks)

Rainbow Cotton 8/4

- Black (mouth)

Other Items used

- US G/4.25mm Crochet Hook

- 9mm safety eyes

- Yarn needle
- Poly fill

- Stitch markers -optional

*Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.

Abbreviations and stitches

• MR: Magic ring 
• St(s): Stitch(es) 
• SC: Single crochet 
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch) 

• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
**This pattern uses US Crochet Terms**

Pattern

Create the original donut body as per the basic donut pattern, in green
BUT:
- don't embroider the sprinkles yet; we'll do it at the end

Eyes - make 2

R1: 6 SC in a MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 SC
R4: (2 SC, dec) x 3 (9)

Close with a sl st. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach the safety eyes between R2 and R3 on each eye.

Assembly

Sew the eyes on to the top of the donut, at the seam of the two donut halves. The eyes should be about 5 or 6 sts apart.

Embroider the mouth using black medium weight yarn (I like to have the top of the mouth between R4 and R5, and the bottom point of the mouth to be between R3 and R4)

Embroider the cheeks using pink yarn.

Embroider the sprinkles randomly around the donut as desired.

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Crochet Fruit Pouch - Free Crochet Pattern

This is a crochet pattern to make this adorable drawstring fruit pouch. You can make it in all sorts of colours to make different fruits!

Pictured I have a peach and a lemon. Use dark purple to make a plum, orange to make an orange, green or red to make an apple, or even pink with white to make dragon fruit. The options are endless...

With this plush yarn, the pouch is large enough to fit a lipstick and some AirPods, to fit easily inside your purse. The lemon I made, using Hobbii Baby Snuggle, measures at 14cmx14cm. The peach I made, using Premier Parfait Chunky, measures at 16cmx16cm. If you use thicker yarn and a bigger hook, it could even fit your phone.

There is a full Youtube tutorial to make this fruit pouch here

Yarn used (lemon)

Hobbii Baby Snuggle

- Duck (pouch)
- Sage (drawstring and leaf)

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

Pouch

R1: 6 SC in a MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4SC, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5SC, inc) x 6 (42)
R8-17: 42 SC (10 rounds of 42)
R18: (19SC, dec) x 2 (40)
R19: 40SC
R20: (2SC, ch 2, sk 2) x 10 (40)
R21: (2SC, 2SC in ch space) x 10 (40)
Sl st to close
Weave in the ends 

Leaf Drawstring

Ch 8
Start in 2nd ch from hook: SC (mark this st), 2 HDC, 2DC, HDC, 3 SC in last ch,
Underside: HDC, 2 DC, 2 HDC, SC

Chain between 40 and 50 depending on desired length
Start in 2nd ch from hook: Sl st back along chain

Sl st back to 1st marked SC
Close, leaving a tail for sewing

Thread strap through the holes at the top of the pouch

Use the yarn tail from the base of the leaf to sew it to the start of the strap

Weave in the yarn tail at the end of the leaf

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Crochet Donut Pig - Free Crochet Pattern

This is a crochet pattern to make this super cute donut pig!

You'll need to start by making the plain donut. You can find the pattern for the basic donut here.
There is a full Youtube tutorial to create the basic donut here

Then we add on the ears, snout and tail!

There is a full video on the steps to create the donut pig here!

Yarn used

James C Brett Flutterby Chunky:

- Light pink (body)

- Medium pink (ears, snout, tail)

Rainbow Cotton 8/4

- Black (nostrils)

Other Items used

- US G/4.25mm Crochet Hook

- 9mm safety eyes

- Yarn needle
- Poly fill

- Stitch markers -optional

*Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.

Abbreviations and stitches

• MR: Magic ring 
• St(s): Stitch(es) 
• SC: Single crochet 
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch) 

• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
**This pattern uses US Crochet Terms**

Pattern

Create the original donut body as per the basic donut pattern, in light pink
BUT:
- no sprinkles (or only sprinkles on bottom half)
- attach safety eyes on one half before sewing together
- Between R5 and R6
- 8 sts apart

Snout

In medium pink yarn:
Ch 5. SC in 2nd ch from hook, 2SC back along ch, 3SC in last ch 
Underside: 2SC, inc, sl st back to 1st st 
Close and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing

Ears - Make 2 

In medium pink yarn:
R1: 4SC in a MR 
R2: (SC, inc) x 2 (6) 
R3: (2SC, inc) x 2 (8) 
R4: 8SC 

Fold flat, and SC across top to close 
Close and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing

Assembly

Sew the snout on to the donut, just below the eyes
Sew the ears on to the top of the donut, slightly further apart than the eyes
Embroider the nostrils, using black yarn

Tail

Attach the yarn at the back of the donut, and ch 11.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook: SC back along ch (10)
Close and cut the yarn. Knot the tails together, and pull the knot into the piece.

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