Gather your yarn and hook and let's make something adorable together. A crochet cute bell bag! This charming little project is a delightful way to add a touch of whimsy to your day. Picture this: a tiny, soft bell that can bring a smile to anyone's face, whether it's hanging from a keychain or perking up a cozy corner of your home.
Crochet Bell Bag
Materials:
- Yarn in the color of choice (preferably a thick yarn for a plush feel)
- Crochet hook (size to match the yarn weight, a larger hook for thicker yarn)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern:
Magic Ring Start:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 2 (this acts as your first double crochet).
- Make 16 double crochets into the magic ring.
- Pull the ring tight and join to the first double crochet with a slip stitch.
Round 1:
- You will have 16 double crochets.
Round 2: (Increase Round)
- Chain 2 as a standing stitch.
- Make an increase (two double crochets) in each stitch around.
- You will have 32 double crochets in total.
After Round 3:
- Chain 2 as a standing stitch.
- Alternate between one double crochet and one increase in the front loop only of each stitch around.
- You will repeat this pattern 16 times.
Round 4:
- Chain 2 as a standing stitch.
- Make one increase and then five double crochets in the front loop only.
- Repeat this pattern 8 times.
Rounds 5, 6, & 7:
- Chain 2 as a standing stitch.
- Make 56 double crochets in the front loop only for each round.
For Round 8: (Decrease Round)
- Chain 2 as a standing stitch.
- Make a decrease (combining two stitches into one) followed by five double crochets in the front loops only.
- Repeat this pattern 8 times.
Round 9:
- Chain 2 for a standing stitch.
- One decrease followed by six double crochets in the front loops only.
- Repeat this pattern six times.
Round 10:
- Chain 2 for a standing stitch.
- One decrease followed by five double crochets in the front loops only.
- Repeat six times.
In Round 11:
- Start with single crochets on the whole stitch.
- Chain 1 as a standing stitch.
- Make four single crochets, chain two, skip two stitches, and repeat six times.
Round 12:
- Chain 2 as a standing stitch.
- Make 36 double crochets in the front loop only.
Round 13:
- Chain 2.
- One increased double crochet followed by two double crochets in the front loops only, repeated 12 times.
For Round 14:
- Chain 1 as the standing stitch.
- Make 48 single crochets on the whole stitch.
- Chain 1 to end and pull out the yarn a bit.
Star Pattern:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Make 15 double crochets in the ring.
- Create the star points by chaining 5, then single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet to shape each point. Skip stitches as necessary to form the star.
- Keep repeating until you have five points.
String and Assembly:
- Create a chain stitch rope to your desired length.
- Use a yarn needle to attach the rope and star to the bag.
- You may also choose to attach the star with hot glue for an alternative method.
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