Vintage Crochet Bird Handbag – Elegant and Timeless Accessory

Vintage Crochet Bird Handbag Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Finished Size: Approx. 8 inches wide x 6 inches tall (adjustable)

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Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in beige (body), brown (wings & details), yellow (beak), and black (eyes)
• Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Lining fabric (optional)
• Needle: Tapestry needle for sewing
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Zipper or button closure (optional)
• Bag strap (crocheted or store-bought)

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Abbreviations (US Terms):

• MR – Magic ring
• SC – Single crochet
• HDC – Half double crochet
• DC – Double crochet
• INC – Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• DEC – Decrease (SC2tog)
• Sl st – Slip stitch
• Ch – Chain
• FO – Fasten off

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Bag Body (Make 2 – Beige Yarn)

1. MR, 6 SC (6)
2. INC in each stitch (12)
3. (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
4. (SC 2, INC) * 6 (24)
5. (SC 3, INC) * 6 (30)
6. (SC 4, INC) * 6 (36)
7. Continue increasing in this pattern until the circle reaches approx. 8 inches wide.
8. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make two identical pieces.

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Beak (Yellow Yarn)

1. MR, 4 SC (4)
2. (SC, INC) * 2 (6)
3. (SC 2, INC) * 2 (8)
4. SC in each stitch (8)
5. FO, leaving a tail. Sew to the center front of the bag.

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Eyes (Make 2 – Black Yarn)

1. MR, 6 SC (6)
2. INC in each stitch (12)
   FO, leaving a tail. Sew both eyes above the beak.

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Wings (Make 2 – Brown Yarn)

1. MR, 6 SC (6)
2. INC in each stitch (12)
3. (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
4. (SC 2, INC) * 6 (24)
5. FO, leaving a tail. Attach one wing to each side of the bag.

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Tail Feathers (Brown Yarn – Make 3 Pieces in Varying Sizes)

1. Ch 8, SC in 2nd ch from hook and across (7)
2. Ch 1, turn, SC in each stitch (7)
3. FO, leaving a tail. Attach to the bottom back of the bag in a layered style.

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Strap (Beige Yarn, Adjustable Length)

1. Ch desired length (approx. 24 inches for a child’s bag).
2. SC in each ch.
3. FO, attach each end to the bag. Alternatively, use a store-bought strap.

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Assembly Instructions:

1. Sew the two bag body pieces together, leaving an opening at the top.
2. Attach the beak, eyes, wings, and tail feathers.
3. Sew or attach the strap securely.
4. Optionally, line the bag with fabric and add a zipper or button closure.

Your vintage crochet bird handbag is now complete!