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Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern

Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern
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4-6 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern

This charming crochet girl portrait pattern is designed to be fully customizable, allowing you to create your own unique character. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the face, neck, shirt, various hairstyles including a high bun and side low bun, plus multiple accessory options. You can personalize everything from skin tone and hair color to clothing patterns and accessories, making each creation truly special and reflective of your style.

Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern comes with bonus designs including three types of sunglasses (heart-shaped, aviators, and reading glasses), three statement earring styles, and adorable fruit-themed earrings. Each component is worked separately and then assembled using hot glue for a clean, professional finish.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's like creating wearable art that tells a story! The customization options are endless, which means no two creations will ever be exactly alike. I love how you can mix and match different hairstyles, accessories, and clothing details to create a character that represents you or someone special. The combination of simple stitches with creative assembly makes it satisfying for beginners while still being fun and engaging. Plus, the fact that you can turn it into a bag decoration, pin it on a jacket, or frame it as wall art makes it incredibly versatile and practical.

Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this pattern! One of my favorite variations is creating seasonal versions - a winter girl with white or silver hair, icy blue tones, and snowflake details on the shirt, or a spring version with pastel colors and floral accents. You could even create different skin tones and hair textures to represent diverse characters.

For a fun twist, I sometimes skip the traditional hairstyles and create punk rock looks with mohawks or add multiple colors to the hair strands for an ombre or rainbow effect. The sunglasses are perfect for customization too - try metallic yarns for the frames to give them a real designer look, or make oversized statement sunglasses for extra drama.

If you're making this as a gift, consider personalizing it to look like the recipient! Match their hair color and style, add their favorite accessories, and dress the portrait in colors they love. I've made versions with band t-shirts by adding tiny embroidered logos, sports team colors, or even mimicked specific outfits.

Another creative approach is making themed sets - create a whole squad of girls with different styles, from bohemian chic with flower crowns to elegant sophisticate with pearl accessories. You could also adapt the shirt pattern to create different tops like off-shoulder styles, turtlenecks, or add a collar for a preppy look. The possibilities are truly endless with this versatile pattern!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not placing hair chains close enough together which causes skin color to show through the strands - fix by positioning chains very close to each other ✗ Forgetting to stuff the face before completing final rounds which makes it difficult to achieve proper shape - pause and stuff when instructed ✗ Using too much hot glue when assembling pieces which creates visible residue - apply small amounts strategically and allow to cool before positioning ✗ Not weaving in ends properly before assembly causing pieces to unravel later - secure all yarn tails with tapestry needle before glueing components together

Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern

Create a stunning and customizable crochet girl portrait that can be transformed into a trendy bag accessory, jacket decoration, or wall art! This versatile pattern lets you design your own unique character with different hairstyles, sunglasses, earrings, and clothing options. Perfect for expressing your creativity, this pattern includes the main girl design plus bonus patterns for heart sunglasses, aviators, reading glasses, and statement earrings. You'll love how each piece comes together to create a personalized fashion statement that's truly one-of-a-kind.

Beginner Friendly 4-6 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Girl Portrait Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Acrylic or cotton yarn in medium weight for skin, hair, shirt, sunglasses, earrings, lipstick, and hair ribbon colors
  • 02
    Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand Yarn recommended
  • 03
    Lily's Sugar n' Cream recommended
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    White yarn for pearl accessories
  • 05
    Black yarn for lashes and sunglass lenses
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    Ra Ra Raffia from Wool and the Gang for earring variations

— Tools Required

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    US H/8 5.00 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    4.5mm crochet hook for certain accessories
  • 03
    Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
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    Tapestry needle
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    Scissors
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    Sewing pins (optional for reading glasses)

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— Face :

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

Round 2 :

(2 sc) in each st (12 sts)

Round 3 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next sc] (18 sts)

Round 4 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] (24 sts)

Round 5 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] (30 sts)

Round 6 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] (36 sts)

Round 7 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 5 sc] (42 sts)

Round 8 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 6 sc] (48 sts)

Round 9 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 7 sc] (54 sts)

Round 10 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 8 sc] (60 sts)

Round 11 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 9 sc] (66 sts)

Round 11 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 10 sc] (72 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends

— Neck :

Info :

With the same skin color from the face, ch 9

Row 1 :

Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each sc across, ch 1 and turn (8 sc)

Row 2-9 :

Sc in each stitch across (8 sc)

Info :

Fasten off and weave ends

— Shirt :

Info :

With desired shirt color, chain 20

Row 1 :

Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn (18 hdc)

Row 2 :

Ch 2, hdc in each hdc across, turn

Row 3 :

Ch 2, hdc in each hdc across, turn

Row 4 :

Ch 2, hdc in the next 5 hdc, chain 8, rejoin, hdc in last 5 hdc, turn

Row 4 :

Ch 2, hdc in the next 5 hdc, hdc 8 into chain, hdc in last 5 hdc, turn

Rows 5-10 :

Ch 2, hdc in each sc across, turn

Info :

Fasten off and weave ends. Use tapestry needle and make french knots in various locations for polka-dot pattern. Fold the top corners on shirt backwards to make shoulders

— Hair :

Info :

With desired hair color chain 27 and fasten off. Repeat that 11 more times for total of 12 strands of hair

Info :

Place the chains on the left side of the head first in a straight diagonal line from the top center of the scalp to the middle of the left side of the head. Hot glue the chain closest to the center of the face first and then add more going away from the center of the face. Fold the excess chain behind the head and glue it down

Info :

Do the right side of the head next. Make a curved, swooping bang from about three stitches left of the top center chain to the middle of the right side of the head. Glue more and more going away from the center of the face, folding the excess behind. Place the chains close to one another so the skin doesn't show in between the strands of hair

— High Bun :

Info :

With hair color, make an oval

Round 1 :

Chain 8, hdc in the third chain from the hook, hdc 4, 3 hdc in the last chain and rotate your work so you are working on the other side of the chain. 4 more hdc across the bottom of the original chain, 2 more hdc in the first chain. Now you have 3 hdc on each end separated by 4 hdc (14 hdc)

Round 2 :

Do not join. Make 2 hdc in the first hdc from round one. 1 hdc in the next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next three stitches, hdc 4, 2 hdc in the next 2 stitches (20 hdc)

Round 3 :

Do not join. 1 hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in the next, hdc in the next 4 stitches, *2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch* repeat from *-* two more times. Hdc in the next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in the next 1 hdc in the next. Repeat from *—* one more time. Finish off and weave ends (26 hdc)

— Side Low Bun :

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc into ring (6 sts). Do not join, continue in spiral

Round 2 :

(2 sc) in each st (12 sts)

Round 3 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next sc] (18 sts)

Round 4 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] (24 sts)

Round 5 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] (30 sts)

Round 6 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] (36 sts)

— Pearls :

Info :

Using white yarn, 6 sc into magic ring. Pull tight and finish

Info :

Make as many as desired. Place earrings on side of head and necklace along top of shirt. Use hot glue or tapestry needle and yarn to put in place

— Sunglasses (Make 2) :

Info :

With lens color (brown or black)

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc into ring (6 sts). Do not join, continue in spiral

Round 2 :

(2 sc) in each st (12 sts)

Round 3 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next sc] (18 sts)

Round 4 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] (24 sts)

Info :

Change to desired sunglass color with a slip stitch anywhere in the last round

Round 5 :

7 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in the rest of the stitches. Finish off

Bridge :

With sunglass color, chain 6, sc in second chain from hook, finish off chain with sc. Finish off and weave ends

— Hair Ribbon :

Info :

With desired ribbon color, chain 15

Row 1 :

Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn (12 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1, sc in each sc across, do not turn

Row 3 :

Chain 5, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc back toward ribbon and sc into ribbon between rows 1 and 2

Row 4 :

Chain 5, sc in the 2nd chain from hook, sc back toward ribbon, sl st into row 1 and fasten off, weave ends

— Lashes and Lips :

Info :

Use a tapestry needle and black yarn to stitch on lashes. Use picture as guide

Info :

Use tapestry needle and desired lip color to stitch lips. Use picture as guide

— Heart Sunglasses Lense (Make 2) :

Info :

Make a magic loop, chain 3

Round 1 :

(in magic loop) 3 tr, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 tr, chain 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, chain 2, slip stitch into magic loop. Pull tight

Round 2 :

Sc into chain 3 from previous round, single crochet in the top of the original chain 3. 1 sc and 1 hdc in the first tr from previous round. 2 hdc in the next tr. 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next stitch. 1 sc in the next 4 stitches. Chain 1, dc in the center tr from previous round, chain 1. 1 sc in the next 4 sts. 1 sc, 1 hdc in the next. 2 hdc in the next. 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next. 1 sc. Sc in the chain 2 from previous round. Slip stitch into center and finish off

Frame :

With desired frame color, 2 sc into chain 3 from beginning of round 2. 1 sc in each stitch going around. 2 sc in the chain 2 from previous round. Finish off. Weave ends

Bridge :

With frame color: chain 6. 5 sc across, chain 1. 5 sc across, finish off. Weave ends

— Reading Glasses :

Info :

Chain 12, 11 sc across. Chain 20, attach chain to beginning with a slip stitch. Finish off

Info :

Repeat: chain 3 and attach to other frame with the slip stitch, this chain 3 will be the bridge. Finish off and weave ends

Info :

Carefully manipulate on face before glueing or sewing. Use sewing pins and spray with starch spray on a foam block, allow to dry then place on face

— Aviators (Make 2) :

Info :

With lens color

Round 1 :

Work 6 sc into ring (6 sts). Do not join, continue in spiral

Round 2 :

(2 sc) in each st (12 sts)

Round 3 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next sc] 12 times (18 sts)

Round 4 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 18 times (24 sts)

Round 5 :

[(2 sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 24 times (30 sts)

Round 6 :

Continue with same color, 10 sc, 4 hdc, (2 hdc) in next stitch, 4 hdc, 5 sc (25 stitches total). Switch to frame color and sc all the way around (31 stitches total). Finish off

Info :

Repeat this again but when you are about to finish off chain 5 and connect to inner corner of the other frame to make the bridge. Then chain 7 and place that chain underneath the frames a few stitches below the other bridge when glueing onto the face

— Statement Earring #1 (Make 2) :

Info :

9 sc into magic ring. Finish off

Info :

Chain 11, connect to make a ring, leave a tail for sewing. Sew ring to back of first circle made, on the bottom

Info :

Attach same color to center of chain 11, chain 3, 6 tr, chain 3, sl st into chain. Finish off

— Statement Earring #2 (Make 2) :

Part 1 :

9 sc into magic ring. Slip stitch into first sc, chain 8. Finish off. Weave end

Part 2 :

Make heart: Make magic ring chain 3, 3 tr, 3 dc, chain 1, tr, chain 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, chain 3. Slip stitch into ring. Finish off and pull ring tightly closed. Weave ends

Info :

Attach heart (with either a tapestry needle and yarn or hot glue) to the chain 7 from part 1. Have two or three chains exposed between circle of part 1 and heart

— Statement Earring #3 (Make 2) :

Part 1 :

9 sc into magic ring. Slip stitch into first sc, chain 10. Finish off. Weave end

Part 2 :

9 dc into magic ring. Finish off. Weave end

Part 3 :

9 tr into magic ring. Finish off. Weave end

Info :

Attach part 2 and part 3 to the chain 10 from part 1

— Flower Earrings (Make 2) :

The post :

5 sc into a magic loop, slip stitch into first sc, chain 5 and finish off. Cut a short tail or weave in

The flower :

With yellow, 5 sc into a magic loop, finish off and weave ends

Info :

Attach white to any single crochet and *chain 2. 3 dc in the same stitch, slip stitch into the same stitch to finish one petal.* Slip stitch into the next yellow stitch and repeat from *-* until you have five petals total. Finish off and weave ends

— Palm Leaf Earrings (Make 2) :

Info :

With pink: 5 sc into a magic loop, slip stitch into first sc, chain 5 and finish off. Cut a short tail or weave in

The Palm :

Chain 7, tr in the third chain from the hook, dc, hdc, sc, sl st in the last chain, chain 1 and turn so that now you are working back up the other side of the chain. Sl st in the first stitch, sc, hdc, dc, tr, chain 2 and sl st to the very beginning. Finish off and weave ends

— Raffia Earrings Double Circle with Tassels (Make 2) :

Info :

With raffia and 5mm hook: 8 sc into a magic loop, slip stitch into first sc, chain 5 and finish off. Cut a short tail or weave in

Bigger circle :

Into a magic loop, 10 dc, finish off and weave ends

Info :

Pick three dc from the bigger circle that you will make the tassels. Slip stitch the raffia into the stitch and finish off, leave two short tails. Repeat that two more times to make three tassels

— Strawberry Earrings (Make 2) :

Info :

With green: 5 sc into a magic loop, slip stitch into first sc, chain 5 and finish off. Cut a short tail or weave in

Info :

With red, chain 3, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc in the last chain, chain 1 and turn

Row 1 :

Skip first chain from hook, inc in each stitch across (4 sc)

Row 2 :

Sc across (4 sc)

Row 3 :

Attach green, sc across (4 sc). Finish off and weave ends

Info :

Using white yarn and a tapestry needle, sew in a few seeds

— Pineapple Earrings (Make 2) :

Info :

With green *chain 3, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc in the last chain and slip stitch in the last chain.* Repeat two more times. Sl st into the very first sc, finish off and weave ends

Info :

With Yellow, chain 7, hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook, hdc, dc, dc, 4 tr in the last chain from the hook, now you will be working up the other side of the chain. Dc, dc, hdc, hdc, finish off and weave ends

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the neck piece to the bottom center of the face using hot glue or sewing, ensuring it's centered properly.
  • Position the shirt below the neck and secure it in place with hot glue, making sure the shoulder folds are visible at the top.
  • Apply hair strands to the head following the diagonal pattern described, starting from the center and working outward on both sides.
  • If using a bun hairstyle, position and glue the high bun or side low bun to the desired location on the head after hair strands are in place.
  • Attach sunglasses to the face, positioning them across the eye area, and connect the two lenses with the bridge piece.
  • Position and secure pearl earrings on the sides of the head and pearl necklace along the top edge of the shirt using hot glue.
  • Use a tapestry needle with black yarn to embroider lashes and with lipstick color yarn to embroider lips, following the pattern photos as a guide.

Important Notes

  • 💡Gauge does not matter for this project - you can adjust the size by changing yarn weight or hook size
  • 💡Hot glue provides the cleanest finish for assembly, but you can sew pieces if preferred for a more traditional approach
  • 💡All yarn ends should be woven in before assembly to prevent them from showing through
  • 💡For reading glasses, use starch spray and sewing pins to shape them on a foam block before attaching to face
  • 💡Place hair chain strands very close together to prevent skin color from showing through
  • 💡French knots for polka dots on the shirt are optional - you can also make stripes or leave it plain
  • 💡Final dimensions are approximately 10 inches x 6 inches but can be adjusted based on your needs

This versatile crochet girl portrait pattern is perfect for creating personalized fashion accessories that showcase your unique style! With endless customization options for hairstyles, accessories, and clothing details, you can design a character that truly represents you or someone special. The pattern includes bonus designs for multiple sunglass styles, statement earrings, and adorable fruit-themed accessories. Whether you attach it to a bag, jacket, or frame it as wall art, this charming creation will definitely turn heads! 🧶✨ Happy crocheting! 💕

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FAQs

Can I make this pattern larger or smaller than the dimensions provided?

Absolutely! The gauge doesn't matter for this project. You can easily adjust the size by using a thicker or thinner yarn with an appropriately sized hook. For a larger portrait, try using bulky weight yarn with a larger hook, or for a tiny version, use fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook.

Do I have to use hot glue for assembly, or can I sew everything together?

While hot glue is recommended for a cleaner look and faster assembly, you can definitely sew all the pieces together using a tapestry needle and matching yarn. Sewing takes more time but gives you a more traditional handmade finish and allows for easier adjustments if needed.

How do I prevent the skin color from showing through the hair strands?

The key is to place the chain strands very close to one another when gluing them to the head. Work from the center outward and overlap the chains slightly if needed. You can also make additional hair strands beyond the 12 recommended if your yarn is thinner or if you want fuller coverage.

Can I customize the shirt with different patterns besides polka dots?

Yes! The pattern suggests french knots for polka dots, but you can also create stripes by changing colors every other row, leave it plain for a solid color, or even add embroidery details. Feel free to get creative with the shirt design to match your style.

Which sunglasses style is easiest for beginners?

The basic round sunglasses in the main pattern are the easiest option. The heart sunglasses and aviators are slightly more complex, while the reading glasses require some careful shaping with starch spray. Start with the basic style and work your way up to the more intricate designs as you gain confidence.