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Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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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 Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

This pattern creates a stylish crochet tote bag featuring a bold "Baddie" panel and a Barbie silhouette on the reverse for a playful, modern look. It uses worsted weight yarn with tapestry-style color carrying for crisp graphic details. The pattern includes instructions for a striped block strap, assembly, and sewn-on handles to create a sturdy finished bag. Perfect for crafters who enjoy colorwork and clean, wearable designs.

Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked flat in single crochet, the panels are joined with a sparkly border and reinforced strap for durability. Detailed row counts and finishing steps ensure accurate placement of the design.

Why You'll Love This Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple single crochet into a standout, fashion-forward accessory. I enjoy how the tapestry colorwork allows for bold graphics without complicated stitches, making the bag look designer-made. I love that the pattern includes a striped block strap and sparkle yarn accents for extra personality. I also appreciate how the finishing steps produce a sturdy, everyday tote that still feels handmade and special.

Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the colors in this pattern; try neutral tones for a chic everyday tote or neon brights for a statement piece.

If you want a smaller or larger bag, adjust the hook size and yarn weight or change the starting chain count in multiples of the pattern repeat to keep the design centered.

You can swap the sparkle pink for metallic or textured yarn to make the strap and edging pop even more.

Consider adding a fabric lining for extra durability and a professional interior finish; use the panel dimensions to cut a lining piece and stitch it in before attaching the handles.

Make a crossbody version by creating a longer strap or adding a detachable strap with rings and clips for versatility in wearing.

I often replace the single crochet border with a slip-stitch or crab stitch for a different edge texture and a polished look.

Try using duplicate stitch instead of carrying yarn for the smallest facial details if you prefer working on a single-color background then embroidering motifs afterward.

For gift sets, make matching accessories like a coin pouch or eye mask using the same color palette and the leftover yarn from the bag.

You can create reversible panels by mirroring the silhouette and lettering pattern on both sides and choosing different border colors for each side to flip the look.

Embellish with beads or a small tassel at the zipper/top edge for extra flair and a playful finishing accent.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Carrying the white yarn too tightly can pull the fabric and distort the design; carry the yarn loosely along the back and keep consistent tension when working over floats. ✗ Not counting stitches after each row can shift the silhouette or lettering; always count at the end of each row, especially after color changes and long color sequences. ✗ Cutting the white yarn too early during tapestry work will create ends to weave in and confusion; keep the white yarn carried until the tapestry image is fully completed. ✗ Skipping blocking or flattening panels before assembly causes uneven seams; pin and flatten panels before joining, then sew with even tension for clean edges.

Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

Make a trendy, hand-crocheted Baddie Barbie tote with clear row-by-row instructions and colorwork guidance. This pattern uses simple single crochet and tapestry techniques so you can create a bold graphic bag perfect for gifting or styling. You will learn how to carry color, attach a striped block strap, and sew sturdy handles for everyday use. Follow the photos and step-by-step directions to finish a polished, functional accessory you'll be proud to show off.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - 3 skeins total: Pink (main), White (contrast), Sparkle Pink (accent) - I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby - approximate skeins: 3 skeins
  • 02
    Sparkle Pink accent for strap and edging - part of the 3 skeins above

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook H / 5.00 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Stitch markers

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— Materials :

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3 skeins of worsted weight yarn in white, pink, and sparkle pink - I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. H / 5.00 mm crochet hook. Scissors. Yarn Needle. Stitch Markers.

— Abbreviations :

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ch - chain. sc - single crochet. st - stitch.

— Notes :

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When doing the tapestry part, you will place the white yarn along the back of your work at the beginning of the row and crochet around it until it is time to use white. Whenever you have to switch a color you will always finish off the single crochet with the next color you are switching to. If you get confused you can reach out to me. Do not cut the white yarn until the tapestry image is completed.

— Front of bag - Baddie :

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With pink

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Ch 46

Row 1 :

Sc in the first ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-16 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

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Add white yarn and carry it along each row switching when necessary. Follow the steps for the color changes as follows.

Row 17 :

39 pink, 2 white, 4 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 18 :

3 pink, 5 white, 37 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 19 :

35 pink, 7 white, 3 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 20 :

3 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 3 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 30 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 21 :

29 pink, 4 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 3 pink. Ch 1 turn.

Row 22 :

3 pink, 2 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 6 white, 27 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 23 :

22 pink, 1 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 3 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 24 :

3 pink, 2 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 5 white, 20 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 25 :

19 pink, 6 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 3 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 26 :

3 pink, 2 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 4 white, 13 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 27 :

12 pink, 5 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 5 white, 2 pink, 8 white, 3 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 28 :

1 pink, 1 white, 1 pink, 7 white, 4 pink, 4 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 6 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 9 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 29 :

9 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white. Ch 1, turn.

Row 30 :

2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 3 white, 3 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 31 :

2 pink, 5 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white. Ch 1, turn.

Row 32 :

2 white, 2 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 3 white, 2 pink, 5 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 33 :

1 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 3 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 1 pink, 4 white, 3 pink, 3 white, 5 pink, 2 white, 1 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 34 :

1 pink, 3 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 10 pink, 6 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 1 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 35 :

1 pink, 1 white, 1 pink, 5 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 5 white, 11 pink, 8 white, 2 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 36 :

3 pink, 6 white, 15 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 6 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 1 white, 1 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 37 :

2 pink, 3 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 5 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 16 pink, 3 white, 5 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 38 :

24 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 4 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 3 white, 1 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 39 :

1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 5 pink, 2 white, 24 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 40 :

24 pink, 2 white, 5 pink, 2 white, 5 pink, 6 white, 1 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 41 :

2 pink, 4 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 5 pink, 1 white, 25 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 42 :

31 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 4 pink, 2 white, 3 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 43 :

9 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 31 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 44 :

34 pink, 2 white, 9 pink. Ch 1, turn. *cut white yarn, you will only be using pink for the remainder of the rows*

Row 45 - 55 :

1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

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Finish off yarn.

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Attach sparkle pink in the bottom right corner and ch 1.

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Loosely sc 27 evenly up the side.

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3 sc in the corner.

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1 sc in each st across the top.

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3 sc in corner.

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Loosely sc 27 evenly down the left side.

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3 sc in corner.

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1 sc in each st across the bottom.

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3 sc in corner.

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Finish off.

— Back of bag - Barbie Silhouette :

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With pink

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Ch 46

Row 1 :

Sc in the first ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-9 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

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*add white and carry it through, you will be starting the barbie silhouette

Row 10 :

19 pink, 2 white, 24 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 11 :

23 pink, 3 white, 19 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 12 :

19 pink, 4 white, 22 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 13 :

21 pink, 4 white, 20 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 14 :

20 pink, 5 white, 20 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 15 :

19 pink, 6 white, 20 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 16 :

21 pink, 6 white, 18 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 17 :

19 pink, 5 white, 21 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 18 :

21 pink, 5 white, 19 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 19 :

20 pink, 4 white, 21 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 20 :

21 pink, 4 white, 20 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 21 :

20 pink, 4 white, 21 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 22 :

20 pink, 4 white, 21 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 23 :

21 pink, 4 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 16 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 24 :

16 pink, 8 white, 5 pink, 4 white, 12 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 25 :

12 pink, 5 white, 4 pink, 9 white, 15 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 26 :

15 pink, 10 white, 3 pink, 3 white, 2 pink, 1 white, 11 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 27 :

14 pink, 3 white, 3 pink, 11 white, 14 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 28 :

15 pink, 11 white, 2 pink, 3 white, 14 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 29 :

13 pink, 4 white, 1 pink, 13 white, 14 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 30 :

15 pink, 13 white, 1 pink, 3 white, 13 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 31 :

12 pink, 4 white, 1 pink, 13 white, 15 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 32 :

15 pink, 13 white, 1 pink, 4 white, 12 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 33 :

12 pink, 3 white, 2 pink, 13 white, 15 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 34 :

15 pink, 13 white, 2 pink, 4 white, 11 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 35 :

11 pink, 4 white, 2 pink, 14 white, 14 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 36 :

14 pink, 14 white, 2 pink, 4 white, 11 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 37 :

11 pink, 5 white, 1 pink, 14 white, 14 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 38 :

15 pink, 18 white, 12 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 39 :

12 pink, 16 white, 17 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 40 :

17 pink, 16 white, 12 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 41 :

13 pink, 14 white, 18 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 42 :

20 pink, 4 white, 3 pink, 4 white, 14 pink. Ch 1, turn.

Row 43 - 55 :

1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

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Finish off yarn.

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Attach sparkle pink in the bottom right corner and ch 1.

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Loosely sc 27 evenly up the side.

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3 sc in the corner.

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1 sc in each st across the top.

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3 sc in corner.

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Loosely sc 27 evenly down the left side.

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3 sc in corner.

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1 sc in each st across the bottom.

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3 sc in corner.

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Finish off.

— Block Strap :

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With white, ch 8.

Row 1 :

1 sc in the 1st ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-7 :

1 sc in each st across. Ch 1 turn.

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Change to sparkle pink. *Alternate colors after every 7 rows until you have a total of 21 blocks.

— Assembly :

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Now align the block strap along the bottom of the front of the bag. The center block should align with the center of the bag. Not place stitch markers in the corners and center to keep it in place. Then use stitch markers on each side. (see pics below).

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Attach sparkle pink yarn to the top LEFT corner and single crochet the block strap to the front of the bag. Then repeat whole process with the back of the bag.

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Once you have attached the block strap, you will now attach your sparkle pink yarn to any stitch along the top of the bag.

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Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Finish off.

— Handles - make 2 :

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With sparkle pink yarn, ch 50.

Row 1 :

1 sc in the first ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-4 :

1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

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Finish off.

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Attach them to the front and back of bag by sewing them into place. Use the reference images below to see how to place them.

Assembly Instructions

  • Align the block strap along the bottom edge of the front panel so that the center block matches the center of the bag, then pin with stitch markers at corners, center, and sides before sewing.
  • Attach sparkle pink yarn at the top left corner and single crochet the block strap to the front panel, then repeat the same attachment process for the back panel so both panels match.
  • With sparkle pink yarn, join at any stitch along the top edge and work Ch 1, sc in each st around, then join with a slip stitch to the first sc and finish off for a neat top edge.
  • Sew handles into place by positioning them evenly on the front and back panels and stitching securely through the handle ends and bag top using a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  • When joining panels at the sides and bottom, work loosely for the side seams (loose sc 27 evenly up/down) and add 3 sc in each corner to create rounded, reinforced corners.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the center and corners when aligning the block strap for even placement and a professional finish.
  • 💡Carry the white yarn along the back of your work during tapestry sections and avoid cutting it until the image is complete to reduce ends and keep floats tidy.
  • 💡Loosely single crochet the side joins (27 sts) so the bag can lay flat without puckering; tighten only when sewing handles to avoid distortion.

This Baddie Barbie tote is made to be bold, bright, and utterly adorable — a perfect weekend crochet project. Make it for yourself or as a fun, handmade gift that shows off playful colorwork and sparkle accents. Enjoy every stitch and wear your creation with pride! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag dimensions will depend on your tension, but using worsted weight yarn and a 5.0 mm hook the panels measure approximately the size of the 46-stitch width and 55 rows as given, producing a medium tote sized for everyday use.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but the finished size will change; use an appropriately sized hook for your chosen yarn and make a gauge swatch to estimate final dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to tapestry color carrying and precise row-by-row color counts, so basic single crochet and color change experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours over a weekend, though time may vary with experience and how quickly you work through the colorwork sections.