An Ode to Tulips Handbag by Skye Greer

An Ode to Tulips Handbag

Crochet
March 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in Alpine
5.0 mm (H)
130 - 210 yards (119 - 192 m)
Large or Small
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $8.00.

About the Pattern:

This is a Tulip themed crochet handbag that can also double as a super cute Easter basket. Kids will love receiving this as an Easter gift, carrying it around for an egg hunt, and putting their treasures in it.

TWO PDFs are included:
(1) small size bag with photos and links to video tutorials
(1) large size bag with photos and links to video tutorials

PDFs include written instructions to crochet the bag, photographs to help guide you through the pattern, and EIGHT video tutorials for the tricky parts.

This bag consists of a main body, two handles, and an optional button closure.


Skill level:
Advanced beginner/intermediate due to the many types of stitches and color changes used in this pattern.
- This pattern assumes you already know the magic circle, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, working into the back loop only, slip stitch, chaining, front post and back post double crochet, and how to sew a button. Other stitches used are detailed in the notes section, and video tutorials are linked in the pattern

Materials Needed:
3 - 4oz skeins of Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream 100% cotton yarn, weight 4, in three different colors. (The small bag uses about 2.75 oz/130 yds total, and the large bag uses about 4.4 oz/210 yds total, so you don’t need full skeins.)

  • 1 color for Grass
  • 1 color for Background
  • 1 color for Flowers • Size H (5 mm) crochet hook • Yarn needle • Scissors • Stitch markers • Optional Closure: A button or toggle, plus a sewing needle and thread

Finished Size:
Small: 5” diameter x 5” height, 9.5” handle length
Large: 6” diameter x 6” height, 12.5” handle length

Gauge:
4” x 3” = 16 st and 8 rows of Alpine stitch
4” x 2” = 17 st and 7 rows of hdc


The pattern and photographs in this document are property of Emary Handmade. Unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content is prohibited.

You may sell finished pieces made from this pattern, but please give credit to me in this way:
Pattern designed by Emary Handmade
Follow at @emaryhandmade on Instagram

Thank you!