Crochet Sunflower Handbag Pattern - A Chic Handmade Accessory

Add a bold floral statement to your wardrobe with the Crochet Sunflower Handbag, designed for makers who love color and texture. This easy crochet sunflower handbag pattern for summer outings creates a roomy, eye-catching bag that pairs with boho and casual looks.

Crochet Sunflower Handbag

Customize your choice of yarn and colors to create a bag that’s perfect for any occasion. Plus, the addition of sturdy handles ensures that your bag is both functional and fashionable.

The Base of the Bag

Create a slip knot and chain 12 stitches, plus one extra chain for height.
Make a single crochet stitch into the second chain from the hook and continue for a total of 12 stitches.
Chain one and turn the piece. Repeat the single crochet row 43 times.

The Sides of the Bag

Chain three to start the first double crochet stitch.
Work 12 double crochet stitches on the short side.
At the first corner, make two puff stitches in the same space.
On the long side, work a pattern of a double crochet, a chain stitch, skipping one row in between, for 20 stitches.
Repeat the puff stitch pattern at the next corner.
Work 12 double crochet stitches along the next short side.
Create another puff stitch pattern at the third corner.
Work the double crochet and chain stitch pattern along the final long side for 20 stitches.
Create the final puff stitch pattern at the last corner and slip stitch to connect the row.

Building the Body of the Bag

Chain three to start the next row.
Repeat the pattern from Step 2, ensuring you have 12 double crochet stitches on the short sides and 20 double crochet stitches with chain spaces on the long sides.
Continue this pattern for a total of 16 rows, or until the bag is 9 inches tall.

The Finishing Touches

Add a row of single crochet stitches around the entire top opening of the bag.
Next, add a row of slip stitches into the front loops only to create a neat edge.
Finally, cut the yarn and weave in the end to secure it.

Adding the Handles

Using three strands of yarn and a 5 mm hook, create a slip knot and chain two stitches.
Work a single crochet into the first chain.
Chain one, turn, and work a single crochet into the single crochet from the previous row.
Repeat this process until the handle measures 15 inches.
Create a second handle and sew both handles to the third double crochet stitch from the corner on the front and back of the bag.

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