Simple & Adorable Crochet Cute Bear Bag Tutorial

Imagine hugging a cozy, charming teddy bear. Now picture that as a cute bag you can tote around! The Crochet Bear Bag combines the snuggly warmth of a teddy bear with the practicality of a carryall. It is a fun project where you loop yarn into a sweet and stylish accessory, perfect for carrying your essentials or gifting to someone special

Crochet Bear Bag

Materials:

Yarn: D-30 thread from Onitsuga Pholithick
Crochet Hook: 6/0 hook from Tulip
Additional: Needle, thread for sewing the zipper, tapestry needle, Dacron for stuffing, and a lighter for finishing yarn ends.

Bag Base Pattern:

Start:

Make a slip knot and chain 15.

Row 1:

Make 3 single crochets in the same hole, then 12 single crochets along the chain. In the last chain, make 3 single crochets in the same hole. Mark the first single crochet, then work 12 single crochets on the other side.

Total Stitches:

30 single crochets. Join with a slip stitch.

Row 2:

Chain 1, do 3 increases by 2 single crochets in one stitch evenly spaced, then 12 single crochets to the marker, and repeat.

Total Stitches:

36 single crochets. Join with a slip stitch.

For Row 3:

Chain 1, create a pattern of 1 single crochet and 1 increase (three times), then 12 single crochets to the marker and repeat the pattern.

Total Stitches:

42 single crochets. Join with a slip stitch.

Row 4:

Chain 1, then increase and follow with 2 single crochets, repeat this pattern three times, do 12 single crochets, repeat the increase pattern, then 12 more single crochets.

Total Stitches:

48 single crochets. Join with a slip stitch.

Row 5:

Chain 1, create a pattern of 3 single crochets and an increase, repeat this pattern three times, then continue with 12 single crochets on either side.

Total Stitches:

54 single crochets. Join with a slip stitch.

Rows 6 -19:

Chain 1, make single crochets in each stitch around. Finish each row with a slip stitch.

Total Stitches:

Continue with 54 single crochets per row.

Bag Body and Finishing:

After completing the base, fold in half, and mark both sides forming two halves of 27 stitches each.
In the next sections, create a flap by counting 25 stitches from the marker and crochet single crochets back and forth for 13 rows.
Start decreases in Row 14 to shape the bag flap, ending with 21 stitches in Row 15, 19 stitches in Row 16, and continue decreasing per pattern instructions.
Sides and zipper: Work on each side from the markers to create the bag shape. Attach a zipper by sewing with a needle and thread.

Teddy Bear Elements and Decorations:

Ears and Legs:

Use a magic ring to start, increase as per instructions, alternating colors for different parts.

Rainbow Decoration:

Start with 17 chains, and follow the pattern of color changes and double crochet increases to create a rainbow shape.

Decoration and Straps:

Crochet a rope or strap using chains and double crochets for bag handles or decorative elements.

Assembly:

Assemble the teddy bear features and the rainbow on the bag as instructed, either by sewing or using a strong adhesive.
Incorporate a Romanian cord for extra decoration if desired; the tutorial is referenced in the video description.