Create a beautiful lavender crochet tote bag featuring a 3D lady appliqué, wide-brimmed floral hat, pearl decorations, and elegant handles.
This is an original pattern inspired by the image, not an exact reproduction of an existing designer’s pattern.
Materials
- 700–900 g lavender polyester macramé cord (2–3 mm)
- 100 g black cotton yarn for hair
- 100 g cream cotton yarn for face and neck
- 50 g dark purple yarn for flowers
- Small amounts of white and red yarn
- 3.5–4 mm crochet hook for handbag
- 2–2.5 mm crochet hook for appliqué
- 2 large pearl buttons with gold rims
- Decorative pearl beads
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional plastic canvas for bag reinforcement
- Magnetic snap closure
Finished Size
Approximately:
- Width: 32 cm
- Height: 30 cm
- Depth: 10 cm
- Handles: 48–55 cm long
US crochet terminology is used throughout.
Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC – Decrease
BLO – Back Loop Only
MR – Magic Ring
ST – Stitch
Part 1: Crochet Bag Base
Using lavender macramé cord and a 4 mm hook.
Round 1: CH 41. Work 2 SC in the second chain from the hook, SC in the next 38 chains, 3 SC in the last chain. Continue along the opposite side, SC in the next 38 chains, then SC in the first chain space. Join. (82 SC)
Round 2: SC in each stitch, working 3 SC at each rounded end to widen the base.
Rounds 3–8: Continue working SC around, increasing evenly at both ends to create an oval base approximately 32 × 10 cm.
Round 9: Work SC in BLO around the entire base. This creates a defined edge for the sides.
Part 2: Crochet Bag Body
Rounds 10–12: SC in every stitch around.
Rounds 13–65: Continue working SC in continuous rounds without increasing.
Maintain even tension to produce a firm, structured texture.
Adjust the number of rounds until the bag measures approximately 30 cm high.
Top border:
Work 3 rounds of SC.
Finish with one round of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) for a neat, decorative edge.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Part 3: Crochet Handles
Make two identical handles.
Row 1: CH 11. SC in the second chain from the hook and across. (10 SC)
Rows 2–100: CH 1, turn, SC across.
Continue until each handle measures approximately 50 cm.
For extra strength, fold each strap lengthwise and sew the edges together, or insert a narrow strip of reinforcing webbing.
Attach the handles approximately 7 cm from each side of the bag.
Sew firmly through several rows.
Add a large pearl button at each visible attachment point.
Part 4: Crochet Lady’s Face
Using cream cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
Round 1: MR, 6 SC. (6)
Round 2: INC around. (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) × 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) × 6. (24)
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) × 6. (30)
Round 6: (4 SC, INC) × 6. (36)
Rounds 7–12: Continue increasing 6 stitches per round until reaching 72 SC.
Work 3 rounds without increasing.
To create a slightly tapered chin, decrease 6 stitches evenly over each of the next 3 rounds.
Flatten the piece into an oval and lightly block.
Embroider closed eyes with black yarn, using curved stitches for eyelashes.
Embroider red lips and a small nose.
Add a cream neck and shoulder section using rows of SC, gradually increasing to create a neckline approximately 18 cm wide.
Part 5: Crochet Black Curly Hair
Make 12–16 separate curls.
Using black yarn:
Row 1: CH 45.
Row 2: Work 3 SC into each chain, beginning in the second chain from the hook.
The strip will curl naturally.
For larger curls, use 3 HDC in each chain instead.
Make different lengths to create a layered hairstyle.
Sew the curls around the face, allowing several to fall over the shoulders.
Part 6: Wide-Brimmed Lavender Hat
Using lavender yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 SC.
Round 2: INC around. (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) × 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) × 6. (24)
Continue increasing 6 stitches per round until the hat crown measures approximately 12–14 cm in diameter.
Crown sides: Work 6–8 rounds of SC without increasing.
Hat brim:
Round 1: (3 SC, INC) around.
Round 2: SC around.
Round 3: (4 SC, INC) around.
Continue alternating increase rounds and plain rounds until the brim reaches approximately 20–22 cm wide.
Finish with one round of SC.
Block the brim into a gently curved shape.
Attach the hat diagonally over the lady’s forehead.
Part 7: Decorative 3D Crochet Flower
Use dark purple yarn.
Flower center:
Round 1: MR, 6 SC.
Round 2: INC around. (12)
Round 3: SC around.
Petals:
Make 6 petals.
For each petal:
CH 6.
SC in second CH, HDC in next, DC in next 2, HDC in next.
SL ST into the flower center.
Repeat around.
Make a second flower layer using slightly longer chains for larger petals.
Stack both flower layers and sew them together.
Add a large pearl bead in the center and surround it with smaller pearls.
Part 8: Cream Decorative Leaves
Make 5 leaves.
Using cream yarn:
CH 12.
Starting in second chain:
SC, HDC, DC in next 6 stitches, HDC, SC.
Work along the opposite side of the chain in the same sequence.
Finish with SL ST.
Sew the leaves behind the purple flower.
Attach the completed flower arrangement to the side of the hat.
Part 9: Pearl Tassel Decorations
Make two hanging ornaments.
For each ornament:
- Crochet a small lavender ball using 6 SC in a magic ring.
- Increase to 18 SC.
- Work 4 rounds evenly.
- Stuff lightly.
- Decrease until closed.
- Attach a decorative pearl and gold spacer bead above the ball.
- Hang from the flower using a short crocheted cord.
Part 10: Final Assembly
- Block and shape the handbag body.
- Secure both handles.
- Position the lady appliqué on the front panel.
- Sew the face and shoulders onto the bag.
- Attach the black curls around the face.
- Position the wide-brimmed lavender hat.
- Sew on the layered purple flower and cream leaves.
- Add pearl decorations and dangling ornaments.
- Insert a fabric lining and magnetic closure if desired.
For a structured finish, place plastic canvas inside the base and reinforce the sides with a firm lining.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent.
Avoid soaking decorative pearl buttons.
Reshape the bag and allow it to dry flat.
Do not machine dry.
Final result: A luxurious lavender crochet handbag with a dimensional lady portrait, flowing black curls, oversized floral hat, pearl embellishments, and sturdy handmade handles.
