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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 hand-crocheted tote bag with a tapestry "Baddie" image on the front and a Barbie silhouette on the back. It uses worsted weight yarn and simple single crochet rows with carried colorwork for the images. The pattern includes full row-by-row color counts, edge finishing, a block strap detail, and instructions for two handles.

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

Row-by-row color change instructions make the tapestry sections easy to follow, and photos show assembly and placement. The finished bag is sturdy and practical, perfect for everyday use or gifting.

Why You'll Love This Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends bold graphic tapestry crochet with a practical, wearable item you can use every day. I enjoy how the colorwork image pops against the solid background and how portable the finished bag is. The block strap and sparkle yarn add a playful texture that makes the bag feel special and handmade. I also love that the pattern is modular—front, back, block strap, and handles are created separately and joined for a clean finish, which makes assembly satisfying.

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 this bag by changing colors; try pastel tones for a softer look or bold neons for a statement tote.

You can make the bag larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing the starting chain and number of rows; keep the tapestry chart centered when altering dimensions.

I often swap the sparkle pink accent for metallic or variegated yarn to give the bag a different finish and extra shimmer.

For a sturdier bag, use a smaller hook than recommended or line the bag with fabric to hold shape and protect the tapestry work.

I like to convert these panels into a clutch by sewing the sides earlier and adding a zipper at the top for an alternate accessory.

Add embroidered details or beads to the finished tapestry for a unique embellishment and extra texture that stands out.

I sometimes replace the block strap with a crochet fringe or a sewn leather strip for a mixed-material look that feels modern.

To make this bag kid-friendly, use bright multicolored yarns and avoid long floats by crocheting with shorter float intervals.

Try turning the panels 90 degrees and working vertical tapestry stripes for a different graphic layout and bold vertical design.

I recommend experimenting with handle length—short for a shoulder bag or long for a crossbody—and test placement before sewing them down.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not carrying the unused color neatly can create bulky floats and uneven tension; carry the white yarn along the back and crochet around it as instructed to keep floats tidy. ✗ Cutting the white yarn too early will make completing the tapestry impossible; do not cut the white yarn until the entire tapestry image is finished. ✗ Forgetting to finish the last loop of a single crochet with the new color when switching will leave a visible join; always complete the single crochet with the next color you are switching to. ✗ Skipping stitch markers when aligning the block strap and edges can misplace the strap; place stitch markers in corners and center to hold pieces securely while sewing. ✗ Pulling color floats too tight will distort the fabric and change the bag shape; keep consistent, moderate tension while carrying the white yarn across rows. ✗ Not counting stitches after a complex color row can result in off-center images; count and verify stitch totals after each tapestry row.

Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

Make a stylish pink crochet tote featuring a tapestry "Baddie" front and Barbie silhouette back. This pattern guides you row-by-row through color changes and assembly so you can create a polished, photo-ready bag. Perfect for gifting or carrying your essentials with handmade flair.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - 3 skeins total: Pink (main color) approximately 2 skeins
  • 02
    White yarn - approximately 1 skein for tapestry details
  • 03
    Sparkle pink (accent) - small skein for edge and strap details
  • 04
    I used 'I Love This Yarn' from Hobby Lobby (worsted weight)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    H / 5.00 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Tape measure (optional)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Front of bag - Baddie :

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With pink. 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, 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. Finish off.

— Back of bag - Barbie Silhouette :

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With pink. 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. 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 of the front panel with the center block aligned to the bag center, place stitch markers in the corners and center to hold it in place, then single crochet the strap to the bag.
  • Repeat the block strap attachment process for the back panel so the front and back straps match symmetrically.
  • Attach sparkle pink yarn to any stitch along the top edge, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st to the first sc and finish off to create a neat top edge.
  • Attach handles by sewing each handle end onto the front and back panels in the positions shown in the reference photos, making sure they are evenly spaced and secure.
  • Finish edges by sc-ing up each side (loosely sc 27 evenly), 3 sc in each corner and across top and bottom as instructed to form the bag sides and base.
  • Cut and weave in all ends after assembly and block lightly if desired to even out stitches.

Important Notes

  • 💡When doing the tapestry part, place the white yarn along the back of your work at the beginning of each row and crochet around it until you need to use white.
  • 💡Always finish the single crochet with the next color when switching colors to maintain clean joins and avoid loose tails.
  • 💡Do not cut the white yarn until the tapestry image is completed to avoid losing continuity of the carried floats.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to hold the block strap and panels in exact alignment before sewing to ensure a neat finished bag.

This Baddie Barbie bag pattern is a playful, stylish project that turns worsted weight yarn into a striking pink tote with bold tapestry imagery. Perfect for makers who love graphic colorwork and crafty details, it blends practical construction with trendy flair. Make one as a gift or keep it as your new everyday statement piece! 🧶👜

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag size will depend on your tension but will be approximately a medium tote when using worsted weight yarn and a 5.0 mm hook; the pattern uses 46 stitches across and 55 rows for the main panels.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but your finished size will change accordingly; adjust hook size to match 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 colorwork and assembly; familiarity with single crochet, carrying floats, and basic seaming is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how quickly you work through the tapestry rows and assembly.

How should I switch colors during tapestry rows?

Always finish the last yarn over and pull-through of a single crochet with the new color to create a clean switch, and carry the unused color along the back of your work.