Crochet Mini Doll Backpack

Introducing the delightful Crochet Mini Backpack! A crochet mini doll backpack is a charming accessory that can be crafted for dolls or stuffed toys, ideal for imaginative play.

Supplies

• Worsted / Aran yarn
• 5mm Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Snap fasteners or velcro dots (optional)

Hook Size

• 5mm Crochet Hook

Yarn

• Weight – Aran / Worsted / #4
• Brand – Drops Paris Cotton
• A – Green
• B – Pink
• Total: 22 yards

Gauge & Size

• Gauge: 2” x 2” = 8 rows of 8 sc
• Bag Width: 2.25″
• Bag Height: 2.75″
• Doll Height: 12″

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (U.K. translation)

• BLO – Back loop only
• ch – Chain
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Row/Round
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• 3sc – 3sc in 1 space (increase)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Skill Level

Easy

Pattern Notes

• Chains and slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces.
• For example, 2sc, sc x 2 would mean 2sc in first space, sc in next space, sc in next stitch.
• Start all rounds in the same stitch as slip stitch.

Skill Level

• Easy

Crochet Mini Backpack

Round 1

• Use green (A) yarn
• ch x 9 then start in second ch from hook
• 3sc, sc x 6, 3sc,
• sc x 6 in chs on opposite side
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (18 sts) 

Round 2

• BLO sc x 18
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (18 sts) 

Round 3 – 11

• sc x 18
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• Fasten off after R11 & weave in ends
• (9 rounds of 18 sts) 

Backpack Flap

Row 1

• Use pink (B) yarn
• Make a MR & ch x 1
• sc x 3 in MR
• ch x 1 & turn
• (3 sts)

Row 2

• 2sc x 3
• ch x 1 & turn
• (6 sts)

Row 3

• (2sc, sc) 3 times
• ch x 1 & turn
• (9 sts)

Row 4

• (2sc, sc x 2) 3 times
• ch x 1 & turn
• (12 sts)

Row 5

• (2sc, sc x 3) 3 times
• ch x 1 & turn
• (15 sts)

Row 6

• Work into the raw edge (the straight line of the semi-circle)
• sc x 9
• Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
• (9 sts) 

Assembly

• Sew the flap to the bag opening
• Sew through both loops on the flap and BLO of the bag
• Add a velcro dot or snap fastening to the bag and flap

Front Pocket

Row 1

• Use pink (B) yarn
• ch x 6 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 5
• ch x 1 & turn
• (5 sts)

Row 2 – 3

• sc x 5
• ch x 1 & turn
• Fasten off after R3, leave tail for sewing.
• (2 rows of 5 sts) 

Assembly

• Sew the pocket to the front of the crochet mini backpack
• Only sew the sides and bottom

Handles x 2

Row 1

• Use pink (B) yarn
• ch x 16 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 15
• Fasten off leaving tail for sewing
• (15 sts) 

Assembly

• Sew the handles to the back of the bag into unworked FLO on R2 & R11
• Your crochet mini backpack is now complete!