Step out in timeless style with this Amigurumi Vintage Blouse Handbag crochet pattern! Inspired by the delicate charm of vintage fashion, this unique design transforms a classic blouse silhouette into a whimsical and wearable accessory. With sweet details like puffed sleeves, button accents, and a scalloped hem, this handbag is perfect for adding a touch of handmade nostalgia to your outfit. Whether you’re heading to brunch, a craft fair, or just love turning heads with your crochet creations, this pattern lets you stitch up a piece that’s both functional and fabulously retro. 👜🌸✨
Designed for creativity, this pattern invites you to play with soft pastels, lace-inspired stitches, and charming embellishments like bows or tiny floral appliqués. Add a lining for structure, a strap for easy carrying, or even a little pocket inside for extra flair. Whether you’re crafting it as a statement piece or a heartfelt gift, this Amigurumi Vintage Blouse Handbag is a delightful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade elegance to every stitch! 🧶💖🌿
👜 Amigurumi Vintage Blouse Handbag Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of vintage elegance to your handmade accessory collection with this charming blouse-style handbag! 👗 With scalloped edges, puff sleeves, and button details, this crochet bag is as unique as it is functional. Whether you’re heading to a café or dressing up a casual look, this piece is sure to turn heads and win hearts.
🧵 Skill Level:
Intermediate – Shaping sleeves, crafting rounded handles, and detailing a scalloped collar make this a stylish step up. A fun challenge for confident crocheters ready to add some vintage charm to their stitches!
✂️ Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in cream (main body), black (trimming), and a small amount of yellow or ivory (for buttons)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Polyester stuffing (for shaping puff sleeves)
- Yarn needle
- 6–7 plastic or crocheted buttons
- Magnetic snap or zipper (for closure)
- Bag lining fabric (optional)
- Plastic canvas (optional, for bag firmness)
🧶 Abbreviations:
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Fasten Off
🪡 Pattern Instructions:
👜 Main Body (Work in one piece from the base upward)
With cream yarn:
- Ch 31
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (30)
- Rows 2–10: ch 1, turn, sc across (30)
- Now begin working in the round around the rectangle base:
- Round 1: sc around the base (30 along each long side, 10 on each short = 80 sts total)
- Rounds 2–30: sc around (80)
- Add increases at side curves if needed to give more depth.
- Optional: Insert a plastic canvas base after 10 rounds for stability.
- FO and weave in ends.
👚 Puff Sleeves (Make 2)
With cream yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- Flatten and sl st across to close, leaving a long tail.
Stuff lightly and sew to each upper side of the bag body.
🧵 Scalloped Collar (Make 2 mirror pieces)
With cream yarn:
- Ch 26
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (25)
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc across for scallops
- Switch to black yarn and surface crochet or sl st around entire collar edge.
Position collar on front and back top edge, curving slightly down to resemble blouse collar. Sew carefully along the neckline curve.
🎀 Button Band & Buttons
Black yarn:
- Using surface crochet or sl st, add a vertical strip between the collar edges.
Buttons (Make 6–7):
- With yellow/ivory yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- sc around (6)
- dec x3 (3), FO
- Sew buttons spaced evenly along the button band.
✋ Bag Handles (Make 2)
With cream yarn:
- Ch 60
- Row 1–4: Turn and sc across (59)
- Roll lengthwise into a tube and whip stitch long edges together.
- Stuff lightly with yarn tails or cord.
- Curve into a semicircle and sew ends to top edge of bag body.
🔒 Closure Option:
Magnetic Snap (Preferred):
- Attach snap on inner side of bag beneath collar.
Zipper Option:
- Sew a zipper just beneath the collar edge. Use fabric lining for cleaner installation.
🧵 Optional Lining:
- Cut fabric matching the bag’s interior. Sew and slip into place.
- Attach with hand stitches or fabric glue.
💫 Final Thoughts
And there you have it—your very own vintage-inspired blouse handbag, ready to make every outfit feel extra special! 💖 The puffy sleeves, scalloped collar, and dainty buttons give this bag a whimsical personality that’s sure to spark compliments. Whether you’re headed to brunch or just adding flair to a bookshelf, this amigurumi-style accessory is both functional and fabulous.
Happy stitching, and don’t forget to show off your finished bags—I’d love to see them bloom into life!
