This crochet Minnie Mouse bag pattern is a wonderful blend of usefulness and the timeless appeal of Disney’s beloved character, Minnie Mouse. The design cleverly integrates Minnie’s well-known ears and bow at its top, with the bag’s lower section echoing her iconic red dress adorned with white polka dots. It’s an ideal project for those who adore Disney and enjoy creating distinctive crochet pieces. Easy to follow, this pattern promises both fun and functionality, making it a must-try for crochet enthusiasts and Disney fans alike.
What skill level is required for the crochet Minnie Mouse bag pattern?
This pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters familiar with basic stitches and following patterns.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Red and black yarn
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Needle and thread
- Red and white felt
Bag Body:
- Start with Black Yarn:
- Create a slipknot, then chain stitches long enough for the bag’s diameter.
- Single crochet back down the chain.
- Continue adding rows of single crochet until you’ve reached the desired bag height. For this project, approximately eight rows were made before starting to decrease.
- Decreasing to Form Shape:
- Begin to decrease by not chaining one at the end of a row and skipping the second stitch at the beginning of the new row, then single crochet in the remaining stitches. This creates a curved shape.
- Repeat the decreasing steps until you achieve the desired shape for the bottom half of the bag.
- Switch to Red Yarn:
- Attach the red yarn to the bottom of your project.
- Mimic the steps done with the black yarn, making sure to include the decrease steps to keep the halves uniform.
Additional Circular Pieces:
- Creating a Circle:
- With a chosen color (red or black), form a slipknot, then chain 4.
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Within the ring’s center, make 10 double crochets.
- Continue building the circle by adding more rows, alternating between a row of single crochets in each stitch and a row of two single crochets per stitch, until it matches the size of the main bag pieces.
- Making Ears:
- Follow the same pattern as the circular pieces, but these should be smaller to represent Minnie Mouse’s ears. You will create four of these for a pair of ears, two pieces for each ear.
Assembly:
- Ears and Circular Pieces:
- Pair the circular pieces and the ear pieces by slip stitching around their edges to make them sturdy.
- Rectangular Base:
- Crochet a rectangular piece that matches the length of your circular piece’s diameter for the bag’s sides, giving it width.
- For extra support, add a layer of plastic canvas between the crochet work and a fabric layer.
- Joining Pieces:
- Carefully stitch all pieces together, including the ears, circular pieces, and the rectangular base, ensuring everything aligns properly.
- Finishing Touches:
- Create rows of single crochet on the top edge of the opening to narrow it slightly, leaving space for a zipper.
- Sew in a zipper using needle and thread.
- Cut shapes from the red and white felt to make the bow and polka dots. Attach these to the bag.
- Strap:
- Cut twelve long strands of yarn and braid them to form the strap, then securely sew onto the bag.
After following these instructions, you should have a Minnie Mouse inspired crochet crossbody bag. For additional instructions, you can check out the following video tutorial.
