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.