This pattern is part of my Safari Adventure Collection — includes video tutorial.
The Handbag & Backpack is a box-shaped toy accessory, which is a foundational shape in amigurumi. Same cube logic, two different outcomes — one with a lid, one without.
This pattern teaches how to transform a real-life inspiration into a 3D crochet toy.
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What Makes This Pattern Special
• Two ways to make it — handbag (with lid) or backpack (taller, no lid)
• Teaches cube shape logic — six sides, one-piece construction
• Fits the Safari doll scale (made for the 15cm Toymaker Doll)
• Removable — doll can take them on and off
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What You Get
PDF Pattern
Includes:
• Full written pattern (US crochet terms) for both versions
• Size guide for handbag vs backpack
• Shape logic notes (cube construction)
• Assembly guide (seaming, strap attachment)
Video Tutorial Included
1 step-by-step tutorial:
1️⃣ Handbag + Backpack construction (base, sides, lid, straps)
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Skill Level - Advanced beginner
Skills used:
• chain stitches
• Single crochet
• Working in rows
• Working in the Round
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Materials
• 100% Cotton Yarn — I used Raeesah 100% Pure Cotton in Colour #18 for the handbag, Vinnis Nikkim Colours in Green Slate #555
• 3mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers or safety pins
• Scissors
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Size
• Handbag: Approx 5cm wide x 3cm tall x 3cm deep
• Backpack: Approx 5cm wide x 7cm tall x 3cm deep
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Perfect for
• Safari doll accessories
• Display toys
• Dress-up play
• Practice cube construction before larger boxes
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PDF ・ 4 pages ・ Crochet amigurumi pattern
***This is NOT a finished product, it is a PDF pattern to crochet/make the piece***
The instructions are written in US crochet terms and in English.
