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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 structured crochet tote with a tapestry front panel that spells "Baddie" and a back panel featuring a Barbie silhouette. It uses worsted weight yarn with carried colorwork and step-by-step row counts for precise color placement. The finished bag is assembled with a striped block strap, sparkly trim, and sturdy crochet handles for a polished look.

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

Includes a full materials list, abbreviations, detailed row-by-row tapestry instructions, and clear assembly directions. Photos are provided to help with alignment and finishing placement.

Why You'll Love This Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines tapestry colorwork with practical bag construction for a truly stylish result. I enjoy how the carried white yarn creates crisp imagery without cutting yarn at every color change. The block strap and sparkle yarn trim add a professional touch that makes the bag pop. I find the process relaxing and rewarding as the design comes to life row by row.

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 changing colors to make the design my own, and you can too by switching the pink shades to pastels or neutrals for a totally different vibe.

I often make a mini version by using lighter yarn and smaller hooks to turn this into a keychain-size pouch.

I like adding a fabric lining for extra structure; sew a cotton lining and slip it inside before finishing the top edge.

I sometimes replace the sparkle yarn with metallic thread or ribbon for a subtler shimmer effect that still looks polished.

I recommend swapping the block strap colors to match seasonal palettes—think autumn tones or holiday reds and greens for a festive bag.

I will occasionally stitch embroidered initials or small motifs onto one panel for personalization and gifting.

I sometimes add magnetic snaps or a zipper to the top for extra security when carrying items around town.

I also experiment with different handle lengths—make longer straps to wear crossbody or shorter ones for a hand tote depending on use.

I like to use bulky yarn and larger hooks if I want a chunky, cozy tote that makes a bold statement.

I enjoy adding pockets to the interior or exterior; crochet small square pockets and sew them in place for phone or keys.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Failing to carry the white yarn consistently; carry the white along the back and crochet around it at the start of each row so the floats stay neat. ✗ Cutting the white yarn too early during tapestry work; do not cut the white yarn until the entire tapestry image is finished to avoid re-joining seams. ✗ Not finishing the single crochet with the next color when switching; always finish the single crochet with the next color to create clean color changes and avoid gaps. ✗ Skipping stitch counts after each row causes misalignment; count stitches regularly and verify the totals given for each row to keep the image centered and accurate.

Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

Create a chic Baddie Barbie tote with this detailed crochet pattern that guides you through colorwork tapestry, assembly, and finishing. Youll make two tapestry panels featuring a Barbie silhouette and a stylized Baddie word, then join them into a structured tote with a striped block strap and sparkly trim. This pattern is perfect if you enjoy color changes and tailored finishing techniques to make an eye-catching handmade accessory.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - 3 skeins total: Pink (majority), White (for tapestry), Sparkle Pink (accent/trim) - I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby (used by designer)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook H / 5.00 mm (H)
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers
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    Optional: blocking tools (pins, mat) for squaring panels

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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, 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. 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.

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*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 the center block matches the bag center, secure corners and center with stitch markers to hold placement.
  • Attach sparkle pink yarn at the top left corner and single crochet the block strap to the front of the bag, repeating the same process to attach the strap to the back panel.
  • With sparkle pink yarn attached to any stitch along the top, Ch 1 and single crochet in each stitch around the top edge, then join with a slip stitch to the first sc and finish off.
  • Attach sparkle pink and loosely single crochet 27 stitches evenly up the right side, work 3 sc in corner, 1 sc across the top, 3 sc in corner, and 27 sc down the left side to join panels together.
  • Sew handles in place by positioning them evenly on the front and back panels and using a yarn needle to securely stitch through handle ends and bag top for stability.
  • Finish edges and weave in all ends, then block or gently shape the bag panels before final assembly for a neat, finished appearance.

Important Notes

  • 💡When doing the tapestry part, carry the white yarn along the back of your work and crochet around it until it is needed for a clean float.
  • 💡Whenever you switch colors always finish the single crochet with the next color to avoid gaps and messy joins.
  • 💡Do not cut the white yarn until the entire tapestry image is completed to avoid rejoining and visible joins.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of panel alignment and corner placement during assembly to ensure a square, even bag.

Make a statement with this Baddie Barbie Bag Pattern — a fun blend of tapestry crochet and sparkly accents that stands out anywhere. This tote is perfect for gifting or making a special handmade piece for yourself. Grab your pink yarn, follow the rows, and enjoy the process of bringing this stylish bag to life! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag be?

The finished bag measures approximately the size of a medium tote when using worsted weight yarn and a 5.00 mm hook; exact dimensions depend on your tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but this will change the final size and drape; adjust hook size accordingly and make a gauge swatch first.

Do I need experience with tapestry crochet to follow this pattern?

This is rated intermediate because it uses carried colorwork and multiple color changes, so basic knowledge of carrying floats and finishing color changes is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this bag in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed, and time spent on assembly and finishing details.