Blog •September 18, 2026 •yasmine alami

Crochet Bow Handbag Pattern

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This crochet bow handbag pattern creates a beautiful structured purse with one very special detail: an oversized textured crochet bow covering almost the entire front of the bag.

The design combines a dense chocolate-brown crochet body with two openwork bow panels, a thick rounded handle and a wide center band. The contrast between the solid bag and airy bow gives the finished piece an elegant boutique-style appearance.

The bag is designed to hold its shape while still having the soft handmade texture of crochet. It works beautifully as an everyday handbag, brunch bag or handmade gift.

Materials

• Bulky cotton cord or firm macramé-style yarn in chocolate brown approximately 450-550 g
• 5.0 mm crochet hook main bag
• 4.5 mm crochet hook optional for tighter edging
• 2 metal D-rings or round handle rings approximately 25-30 mm
• Plastic canvas or bag stabilizer optional
• Fabric lining optional
• Magnetic snap optional closure
• Small handmade label optional
• Yarn needle assembly
• Stitch markers 4-6
• Scissors 1 pair

Abbreviations

magic ring chain slip stitch single crochet half double crochet double crochet treble crochet space 2 stitches in same stitch crochet 2 stitches together back loop only fasten off

Important:

Use a firm cotton cord rather than soft fluffy yarn. The body and handle need enough structure to support the large bow without collapsing.

Bag Base

1. Ch 31.
2. Round 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Work 3 sc in final ch.
3. Continue along the opposite side of the foundation chain, working 1 sc in each ch.
4. Work 2 additional sc in the first chain. Join with sl st.
5. Round 2: Ch 1. Sc around, working 2 sc in each of the three stitches at both curved ends.
6. Round 3: Sc around, increasing evenly around both ends.
7. Round 4: Repeat once more if a wider base is desired.

The finished oval base should measure approximately 28 cm x 9 cm.

Main Bag Body

1. Work one round of BLO sc around the base. This creates a defined fold between the bottom and sides.
2. Continue working sc in continuous rounds without increasing.
3. Use a stitch marker to identify the beginning of each round.
4. Continue until the body measures approximately 18 cm from the base.
5. For a slightly tapered handbag shape, decrease 2 stitches evenly on each side during the final 4 rounds.
6. Work one final round of tight sc around the upper edge.
7. FO and weave in the yarn end.

Front Structure Panel

The large bow needs a stable surface behind it. A small reinforcement panel helps the bag keep the clean shape shown in the finished design.

1. Ch 25.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (24)
3. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. FO leaving a long sewing tail.
5. Center this rectangle against the inside front of the bag.
6. Sew around the perimeter using small hidden stitches.

If desired, place a thin piece of plastic canvas between the panel and bag body before sewing.

Large Crochet Bow – Left Panel

1. Ch 28.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and across.
3. Row 2: Ch 4, turn, skip 1 st, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st*. Repeat across.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, work 2 dc into each ch-1 sp across.
5. Row 4: Ch 5, turn, sc into first space, *ch 4, sc into next space*. Repeat across.
6. Row 5: Ch 3, work 3 dc into each ch-4 space.
7. Row 6: Repeat Row 4.
8. Row 7: Repeat Row 5.
9. Continue alternating open mesh and shell-style rows until the panel measures approximately 20 cm.

Shaping the Bow

1. Begin decreasing one pattern repeat at each side over the next 3 rows.
2. The inner edge should become narrower while the outer edge remains broad and rounded.
3. Work one final row of sc around the complete panel.
4. At each outer corner work 3 sc in the same stitch.
5. FO leaving a long sewing tail.

Large Crochet Bow – Right Panel

Repeat the instructions for the left bow panel.

Before fastening off, place both pieces beside each other and confirm that they are approximately the same size. Minor differences can be corrected during blocking.

Bow Edge Definition

1. Join yarn at one corner of a bow panel.
2. Work sc evenly around the complete outer edge.
3. At rounded outer corners, work 2-3 sc into the same stitch to prevent curling.
4. Work sl sts around the narrow inner edge for extra firmness.
5. Repeat on the second panel.
6. FO and weave in ends.

Bow Center Band

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (10)
3. Rows 2-20: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Continue until the band measures approximately 14-16 cm.
5. FO leaving a long tail.

The center band should be wide enough to visually separate the two bow loops while covering their inner edges.

Assembling the Oversized Bow

1. Block both bow panels before assembly.
2. Place the left panel across the upper-left front of the handbag.
3. Angle the outer edge slightly downward.
4. Position the right panel as a mirror image.
5. Overlap the narrow inner edges at the center.
6. Pin both panels securely.
7. Sew the inner portions firmly to the handbag.
8. Add several hidden stitches along the lower and upper edges.
9. Do not sew every part completely flat; leaving some openwork slightly raised gives the bow more dimension.
10. Wrap the solid center band vertically over the middle.
11. Sew the band firmly to the bag through all layers.

Rounded Crochet Handle

The handle is made as a dense tube so it remains thick, rounded and comfortable.