Get ready to delight a special child with this charming handmade Hello Kitty backpack! Perfect for carrying small treasures, school essentials, or toys, this adorable accessory combines the beloved character with the cozy comfort of crochet. It’s a fun and rewarding project that will bring smiles wherever it goes.
Craft a Unique and Cherished Accessory
There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift, and this Hello Kitty backpack is no exception. Beyond its cute appeal, it offers a personal touch and durability that store-bought items often lack. Imagine the joy on a child’s face as they show off their one-of-a-kind bag, perfect for adventures big and small.
Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Hello Kitty Backpack Pattern for Kids!
Materials
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in White
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in Red
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in Black
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in Yellow
- 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Small amount of poly-fil stuffing (for bow)
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc2tog)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- row(s): row(s)
- rnd(s): round(s)
- FO: Fasten off
Instructions
The backpack is constructed in pieces and then assembled. We’ll start with the front panel, then the back, gusset, and features.
Front Panel (White & Red)
Using White yarn:
- Row 1: Ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc)
- Rows 2-25: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (30 sc)
- Do not FO. We will now add the red border and ears.
Using Red yarn, join to the corner of the white panel where you left off. Work around the entire white panel:
- Round 1 (Border): Ch 1, *sc evenly along the side (approx 25 sc), 3 sc in corner, sc across the bottom (30 sc), 3 sc in corner, sc evenly along the other side (approx 25 sc), 3 sc in corner, sc across the top (30 sc), 3 sc in corner*. Sl st to first sc. Adjust stitch count as needed to keep the panel flat and even.
- Round 2 (Shape Ears): Ch 1, sc in each st around for the bottom and sides. When you reach the top section where the ears will be, work as follows:
- For the first ear: Sc in next 5 sts, [inc, sc] x 2, sc in next 5 sts.
- Sc across the top middle section (approx 10-12 sc) between ears.
- For the second ear: Sc in next 5 sts, [inc, sc] x 2, sc in next 5 sts.
- Continue sc around the rest of the panel. Sl st to join.
- Round 3 (Ears definition): Ch 1, sc in each st around the bottom and sides. For the ears, sc in each st over the raised ear sections, maintaining the shape. Sl st to join. FO.
Back Panel (Red)
Using Red yarn:
- Row 1: Ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc)
- Rows 2-28: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (30 sc)
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Side & Bottom Gusset (Red)
Using Red yarn:
- Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc)
- Rows 2-80 (or until desired length to go around the front and back panel perimeter): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (6 sc)
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hello Kitty Features
Eyes (Make 2 – Black)
- In a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc. Sl st to join. FO, leaving a tail for sewing. (Alternatively, embroider two oval shapes directly onto the white face).
Nose (Yellow)
- In a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc. Sl st to join. FO, leaving a tail for sewing. (Alternatively, embroider an oval shape directly onto the white face).
Whiskers (Black)
- Using Black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider three straight lines on each side of the face, starting from the central face area, as shown in the image.
Bow (Red)
- Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc)
- Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (10 sc)
- FO, leaving a long tail. Wrap the tail around the center of the rectangle several times to cinch it and create the bow shape. Secure. Leave a tail for sewing onto the backpack.
Backpack Straps (Make 2 – Red)
- Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc)
- Rows 2-50 (or desired length): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (6 sc)
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Top Handle (Red)
- Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc)
- FO, leaving long tails for sewing.
Assembly
- Attach Features to Front Panel: Using yarn tails, sew the Black eyes and Yellow nose onto the white face section. Embroider the Black whiskers. Sew the Red bow onto the upper right ear.
- Attach Gusset to Front Panel: Pin the long Red gusset strip around the perimeter of the Front Panel (excluding the very top edge). Start and end at the bottom center. Using a yarn needle and the tail, whip stitch or mattress stitch the gusset to the Front Panel.
- Attach Gusset to Back Panel: Pin the remaining edge of the gusset strip to the Back Panel, aligning all edges. Stitch securely. Leave the very top edge open for the bag opening.
- Attach Straps: Sew one end of each strap to the top corners of the Back Panel, about 1-2 inches in from the side. Sew the other end of each strap to the bottom corners of the Back Panel. Adjust length as desired for the child.
- Attach Top Handle: Fold the Top Handle in half to form a loop. Sew it to the center top of the Back Panel, inside the bag opening.
- Weave in all remaining ends securely.