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Winter fairytail Pattern

Winter fairytail Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

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

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

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

About This Winter fairytail Pattern

This pattern creates a textured winter handbag using a puff stitch 'check mark' motif for a cushioned, cozy look. The design includes full instructions for the base, base trim, lining, handle and valve placement, with photos to guide you. Ideal for those who want a handmade bag with a professional finish.

Winter fairytail Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn how to shape the base, add a neat lining and sew on hardware for a polished result. The pattern uses bulky alpaca-wool yarn and a 5 mm hook for a warm, structured bag.

Why You'll Love This Winter fairytail Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns chunky yarn into a beautifully structured bag with lots of texture. I enjoy the satisfying rhythm of the puff stitch "check marks" and how they build to create a cushioned surface. Sewing in a lining and attaching a valve gives the finished piece a professional touch that I feel proud to gift or use. The pattern is approachable for beginners yet yields a stylish result that looks more advanced than the techniques used.

Winter fairytail Pattern step 1 - construction progress Winter fairytail Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Winter fairytail Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Winter fairytail Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this bag by changing yarn colors or using variegated yarn for a unique textured look.

If you want a smaller version, try a lighter yarn and a smaller hook to create a mini handbag or purse.

To make the bag sturdier, use an interfacing or thicker fabric for the lining and topstitch the lining edge before inserting.

I often swap the valve hardware for a button or magnetic snap depending on the look I want to achieve.

Try crocheting the handle longer or shorter to create a shoulder bag or a short handheld bag—adjust rows of the handle accordingly.

For a different texture, substitute the puff stitch for bobble stitches or clusters and follow the same layout of check marks.

If you prefer a slouchier bag, work fewer base rounds before building the sides to reduce structure.

You can add pockets inside the lining or an exterior pocket by crocheting and sewing on an extra panel before adding the lining.

I sometimes edge the top with a contrasting color slip stitch or single crochet to make the top pop and add durability.

For an eco-friendly option, use recycled cotton or reclaimed yarn and adjust hook size slightly to match the yarn thickness and maintain gauge.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the 2nd loop when starting the foundation causes an irregular edge; be sure to work from the 2nd loop from the hook as instructed to get the correct shape. ✗ Not pulling the puff stitch loop up to the suggested height makes the texture too flat; pull each puff loop to about 27-30 mm to match the look and gauge of the pattern. ✗ Forgetting to place markers when folding the base for the handle leads to uneven handles; count the check marks carefully and place markers before beginning the handle. ✗ Sewing the lining in without matching side seams will make the lining sit off-center; mark and align the middle of the lining with the middle of the base and pin before stitching.

Winter fairytail Pattern

Make a cozy, structured handbag using chunky alpaca-blend yarn and a puff stitch texture. This beginner-friendly pattern walks you through the base, trim, lining, handle and valve placement so you can create a polished finished bag. Follow the step-by-step photos and clear instructions to make a stylish, practical accessory you will love to carry.

Beginner Friendly 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Winter fairytail Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Wool yarn with alpaca, 130 m / 100 g (approximately 400 yards / 370 m per 100 g skein) — example uses 3 skeins of Bugeto Alpaca Wool yarn

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (5 mm)
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    Valve hardware 6 x 1 1/4 inches (15 x 3 cm)
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    Scissors
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    2 stitch markers
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    Fabric for the lining (cotton or linen) 12 x 28 inches (30 x 70 cm)
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    Plastic needle with large eyelet
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    Sewing needle and sewing thread to match the color of the yarn
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    Pins for assembly
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    Iron for steaming (used with a damp cloth)

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— Crochet the bag :

— Base of the bag :

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Crochet chain with 21 CH.

Round 1 :

1 row. Crochet from the 2nd loop from the hook: 19 SC, 3 SC in 1, turn, 18 SC, 2 SC in 1 (=42), SlSt in the 1st SC, 3 CH.

Round 2 :

2 row. Skip 1 loop with SlSt and next loop. Crochet in the 3rd loop: PC (make 3 yarn over and pull up 3 loops (7 loops on the hook); yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook; chain one to close the puff stitch).

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Pull up the loop to the level of the hook 27-30 mm long.

Round 3 :

Crochet CH and one more PC in the same loop. We got a "check mark" with 2 PC with one base and 1 CH between the peaks.

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Skip 2 loops, crochet next "check mark" with 2 PC and 1 CH in the middle.

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Crochet 4 more "check marks" to the end of the row, skipping 2 loops of the previous row.

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Then crochet 1 "check mark" in the top of the side part.

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Turn, crochet 6 "check marks", skipping 2 loops of the previous row. Next 1 more "check mark" in the top of the another side part.

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The "check marks" should be opposite each other. There should be 14 "check marks" in total (28 PC).

Round 4 :

Crochet SlSt in the 4th loop of the previous row, 3 CH.

Round 5 :

3 row. Next, crochet the base of the "check marks" in this and each subsequent row in the "check mark" (under CH between the "check marks" of the previous row).

Round 6 :

First, make an increase in the corner. For this, crochet: PC, CH, PC, CH, PC in the 1st "check mark" of the previous row.

Round 7 :

Next crochet 4 "check marks". Increase in the corner again: PC, CH, PC, CH, PC.

Round 8 :

Then crochet 1 "check mark". Increase in the corner: PC, CH, PC, CH, PC.

Round 9 :

Next crochet 4 "check marks". Increase in the corner again: PC, CH, PC, CH, PC.

Round 10 :

Crochet last 1 "check mark", SlSt, 3 CH.

Round 11 :

4 row. Crochet 18 "check marks" in each "check mark" of the previous row, SlSt, 3 CH.

Round 12 :

5 row. 18 "check marks", SlSt, 3 CH.

Round 13-23 :

5-15 rows. 18 "check marks", SlSt, 3 CH.

Round 24 :

16 row. 18 "check marks", SlSt.

— Base trim :

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Crochet this row with SlSt on the back loop only.

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Crochet to the end of the row. Cut the thread, pull out the end. Close the row with the end. Strengthen and hide the end.

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Steam the base of the bag with an iron through a damp cloth on the wrong side.

— Lining :

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For the lining, it is better to take a stiff cotton fabric. For example, cotton or linen.

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Take a sheet of paper and outline the base.

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Put the pattern on the fabric. Cut out 2 parts with a seam allowance of 5-7 mm for sewing.

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If desired, you can cut a pocket.

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First, sew the pocket on one part. Then sew two parts of the lining. Wrap and hem the edge on top.

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At this stage, you can give it to the atelier.

— Handle :

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Fold the base in half, on the sides in the middle, 1 "check mark". Count 2 "check marks" on the right and left of it. Place the markers. There are 5 "check marks" between markers.

Round 1 :

1 row. Insert the hook between "check marks", where the first marker is. Crochet 3 CH with 2 thread.

Round 2 :

Next crochet 5 "check marks". Crochet DC with the base between the "check marks", where the second marker is.

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Next crochet the turning rows.

Round 3 :

2 row. Crochet 25 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook on the back loop only.

Round 4 :

3 row. 3 CH, PC in the 1st "check mark" of the 1st row, 3 "check marks", PC in the 5th "check mark" of the 1st row, DC in the 1st SlSt of the previous row.

Round 5 :

4 row. Crochet 19 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook on the back loop only.

Round 6 :

5 row. 3 CH, 3 "check marks", DC in the 1st SlSt of the previous row.

Round 7 :

6 row. Crochet 15 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook on the back loop only.

Round 8 :

7 row. 3 CH, 3 "check marks", DC in the 1st SlSt of the previous row.

Round 9 :

8 row. Crochet 15 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook on the back loop only.

Round 10 :

9 row. 3 CH, 3 "check marks", DC in the 1st SlSt of the previous row.

Round 11 :

10 row. Crochet 15 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook on the back loop only.

Round 12 :

11-24 rows. Crochet repeating 9-10 rows.

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Cut the thread, pull out the end. Strengthen and hide the end.

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Similarly crochet the 2nd part of the handle. Leave the end for sewing on the second part of the handle 28 inches (70 cm) long.

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Steam both parts of the handle with an iron through a damp cloth on the wrong side.

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Fold the parts of the handle with the front sides together, sew with a plastic needle. Insert the needle under two loops of each part. Strengthen and hide the end.

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Steam the seam with an iron through a damp cloth on the wrong side.

— Sew on the valve :

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Top part. Sew the top part of the valve with the sewing needle and thread in the middle of the base part, between "check marks" of the 14th and 15th rows. Strengthen the end on the wrong side.

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Lower part. Fold the valve. Try on where the lower part will be. In my example, in the middle of the 13th row.

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Sew the lower part of the valve with the sewing needle and thread. Strengthen the end on the wrong side.

— Sew in the lining :

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Put the lining inside, straighten it with our hands.

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The top of the lining is about 2 rows below the edge of the base.

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The side seams of the lining should match the middle of the side "check marks".

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Fold the bag in half so that the side seams match.

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Mark the middle of the lining. Align it with the middle of the base. Do the same on the other side. Pin with a pins.

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Take the sewing thread to match the color of the handbag. Sew in the lining to the handbag with neat, small stitches.

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Insert the needle behind the edge of the lining. Make a fixing stitches in 3-4 places.

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If desired, you can steam the seam through a damp cloth.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the base in half and mark the center check mark; align and place markers with 2 check marks to the right and left so there are 5 check marks between markers before starting the handle.
  • Sew the two handle parts together with front sides facing, inserting the plastic needle under two loops of each part, then strengthen and hide the ends; leave a 28 inch (70 cm) yarn tail on the second part for sewing.
  • Position and sew the valve: sew the top part to the middle of the base between the check marks of the 14th and 15th rows, then fold and try the lower part (in the example it sits in the middle of the 13th row) and sew the lower part securely.
  • Insert the prepared lining: pin the lining so its top sits about 2 rows below the edge and the side seams match the middle of the side check marks; sew the lining in with small, neat stitches and make fixing stitches in 3-4 places.
  • Steam finished seams and base through a damp cloth on the wrong side to flatten and set shape before final finishing and hiding all thread ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the center and handle placement before you begin crocheting the handle to ensure symmetry and even placement.
  • 💡Pull the puff stitch loops to about 27-30 mm when forming the PC so the "check mark" texture matches the sample and gauge.
  • 💡Steam the base and handle parts through a damp cloth to set the stitches and shape before assembling the lining and final sewing.
  • 💡When cutting the lining, allow a 5-7 mm seam allowance and use a stiff cotton or linen fabric for best structure and durability.

Create your own Winter Fairytail handbag and carry a piece of cozy handmade style every day. This design combines plush puff stitches with thoughtful construction for a polished finish. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself. 🧶✨👜

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag from the specified materials measures approximately 13 inches (33 cm) wide, 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) long, with the handle length approximately 20 inches (50 cm) as described in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and texture will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and check gauge (pattern gauge: 12 stitches and 10 rows = 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm) before proceeding.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner-friendly; basic knowledge of single crochet, double crochet, chains, slip stitch and how to make a puff stitch (PC) is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this handbag in about 8-10 hours, depending on experience, finishing details such as lining and hardware placement, and whether you make both handles at once.