Crochet Emoji Bag Pattern

Introducing the Crochet Emoji Bag Pattern – a fun and quirky project that lets you wear your emotions! With a variety of expressions, this bag is the ultimate way to show off your feelings!

I came up with the idea for this fun and quirky bag when I saw those adorable smiley face crochet sling bags. But I wanted to take it to the next level and create a bigger bag that could express MORE than just happiness. So, I turned to an emotion chart that my son has hanging in his room for inspiration. With a bit of creativity and a whole lot of love, I ended up with a crochet emoji bag that showcases a variety of different expressions – from joy to surprise to a little bit of sass! 

The best part? After I finished making the crochet emoji pattern, my child saw the crochet emoji bag and asked, “Is this a feeling bag?” And I just had to giggle because that’s exactly what it is! I’ve been calling it my emotional baggage, and I just can’t stop smiling every time I see it! 

If you're a fan of fun, expressive crochet projects, you’ll love this crochet emoji pattern. And hey, if you want to keep the creative vibes flowing, be sure to check out some of my other awesome crochet tote bag patterns like the crochet lemon bag pattern and my crochet African flower bag pattern, both of which uses a similar shape bag.

Or go for something more unusual with my crochet dumpling bag pattern, crochet camera bag pattern, or crochet stingray bag pattern. You’ll be hooked with all of these fun and unusual shaped bags! 

So grab your yarn, and let’s start crocheting these crochet emoji faces into a bag that’s full of personality!

🪡 Materials Needed

• Scrap Yarn for the emojis
• Caron One Pound - black
• 4.5mm hook
• Tapestry needle

💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)

• Magic ring (mr)
• Chains (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Increase (inc)

🧋Variations

• Color Variations: Customize your crochet emoji bag by using different colors for the background or the emoji faces. Try pastels for a soft, playful vibe, or go bold with neon shades for a more vibrant look!
• Handle Variations: Try adding a twist by changing the handles. You can make them shorter for a grab-and-go bag or longer for a shoulder bag. Adding crochet or fabric handles will give your crochet emoji bag a completely different look.
• Mini Version: If you want to make something smaller, try creating a mini crochet emoji coin purse or small crossbody bag using the same pattern!

🍵Instructions for Crochet Emoji Bag Pattern

For this crochet emoji granny square pattern, we will be working in rounds.

Crochet Circle Granny Square:

Round 1: With scrap yarn (roughly 10-20 yards) make a mr and ch x2 in it. Then dc x12 into the mr and sl st to the first dc in the round (12).

Round 2: Ch x2 and dc inc in every stitch. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).

Round 3: Ch x2 and dc inc in the next stitch, then dc in the following stitch. Repeat for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (36). Then fasten off the colored yarn and join the black yarn. We will begin squaring off the crochet circle granny square in round 4.

Crocheting a Circle into a Square:

Round 4: With the black yarn, ch x2, dc inc + ch + dc inc in the following stitch. This is the first corner.

Make a hdc in the next 2 stitches, then a sc in the next 4 stitches, follow that with hdc stitches in the next 2 stitches and then finally make the corner stitch again (dc inc, ch x1, dc inc). The only stitch space with multiple stitches is the corner. 

Now repeat the above 3 more times. After the last hdc in the round, sl st to the first dc of the round. (48 stitches with 4 chain spaces)

Round 5: Ch x2, then dc in the next stitch. When you get to the chain space in the corner make a dc inc + ch x2 + dc inc. Then dc the side of the square (12 per side without the corners). Repeat 3 more times for the rest of the round. 

Once you make the last dc in the round, sl st to the first dc. Then fasten off the yarn.

Embroidery:

Once you have 13 squares, embroider faces on the diagonal of the square (make sure the square is a diamond shape before embroidering a face otherwise it will be sideways for this particular bag pattern).

The faces can be whatever you like - I have added a close up of my crochet faces, essentially, I made most of the eye placements in the outer part of the first round of the pattern and added different mouth and eyebrow expressions in the second round. Use smaller stitches to keep control of the expressions.

Side note: I did not embroider faces on the 3 granny squares that will be folded over to both sides.

Building the Crochet Emoji Bag:

Once you have the 13 round granny squares made you want to lay them in a flat pattern as indicated by the photo. Then there are a few different methods you can use to attach the squares together.

Method #1: Sew the squares together like I did above using the sewing technique, the mattress stitch.

1. Align the Edges: Place the two crochet pieces you want to join side by side, with the right sides facing each other (the side you want to show should be facing inward). Make sure the edges you're joining are aligned properly.
2. Thread Your Needle: Cut a length of yarn (about 18 inches) and thread it through your tapestry needle.
3. Insert the Needle: Starting at one end of the edge, insert the needle through the outermost stitch on the first piece. 
4. Pull the Needle Through: Gently pull the yarn through, leaving a small tail to tie off later. Do not pull too tightly yet.
5. Move to the Other Piece: Next, insert the needle into the corresponding stitch on the second piece, just slightly to the left of the edge. 
6. Repeat: Continue this process along the entire edge. Work your way back and forth between both pieces, stitching into the same stitch on each piece. Your stitches will create a “mattress” effect that lies flat against the crochet fabric.
7. Even Tension: As you stitch, make sure to keep an even tension. You want the seam to be neat, but not so tight that it distorts the shape of the pieces.
8. Finish Off: When you’ve reached the end, pull the yarn gently to tighten the stitches. Be sure the seam is secure, but not overly tight. Tie off the yarn at the end, weaving in the ends on the wrong side to finish.

Method #2: If you don't feel like hand sewing, you can crochet the pieces together using the same method above but crocheting the outer loops together instead of sewing through them. You can either use sl st or sc to secure the pieces together.

Once you figured out which granny square joining method you are going to use, sew/crochet the granny squares together.

Make sure that half of the squares face one direction, and the other half - when you get to the middle square (mine is the plain green and black granny square which is the middle point), turn your squares so they face the opposite direction otherwise you will have upside down crochet emoji faces. 

Once the granny squares have all been joined together like in the picture, fold it in half by bringing the bottom half to the top. Fold over the granny squares jutting from the sides and sew/crochet those pieces to the main body of the bag. 

Once all the sewing of the bag has been completed you should have the 2 peaks and 3 valleys (an M essentially) as the top edge of the bag.

Now to move onto the handle.

Round 1: The first thing to do is rejoin the black yarn to the top edge of the bag, preferably the side in one of the valleys.

Then you will crochet the top edge of the bag with the black yarn. 1 single crochet in each stitch, but when you come to the top of the squares, you want to make 3 single crochets in the very top stitches. Then for the part where the squares meet you want to crochet the 3 most bottom stitches together in a decrease, then continue up the side as before.

Round 2: Repeat the above process 1 more time but when you get to the first top of the bag chain 80-100 stitches (depending on the length you want the handle to be) and rejoin the chain to the other top of the bag on the same side. Then continue to sc the side of the bag and repeat the process for the other side of the bag. Make sure you have the same amount of chains on both sides for even handles.

Round 3-5: Sc around the entire outer round including the chains to add length to the bag and width to the bag's handles.

When the last round is completed fasten off and weave in the ends.

Now your crochet emoji bag pattern is complete! If you have any holes where the crochet emoji granny squares meet up take some extra black yarn and your needle and sew the holes closed for a neater finish.

I hope you’re as excited to make your own Crochet Emoji Bag as I was to design it! This fun and expressive bag is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it and is perfect for showing off your creative side. Whether you choose to make just one emoji or a whole bunch of emotions, this crochet emoji bag will become your new favorite accessory.

And don’t forget, if you love this crochet emoji bag pattern, there are plenty more fun crochet bag designs to explore! Be sure to check out my Crochet Tulip Bag for a floral twist, or the adorable Crochet Strawberry Bag that’s perfect for adding a sweet touch to your wardrobe. Each of my patterns brings something unique, and I can’t wait for you to try them out!

Happy crocheting, and enjoy creating a bag full of personality!

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Crochet Emoji Bag Pattern

Introducing the Crochet Emoji Bag Pattern – a fun and quirky project that lets you wear your emotions! With a variety of expressions, this bag is the ultimate way to show off your feelings!

Author: Kimberly Arenas

Materials

• ▢ Scrap Yarn for the emojis
• ▢ Caron One pound - black
• ▢ 4.5 mm hook
• ▢ Tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US terms)

• Magic ring - mr
• Chains - ch
• Single crochet - sc
• Double crochet - dc
• Slip stitch - sl st
• Increase - inc

Notes

1. Skill Level: This crochet emoji bag pattern is great for beginners! If you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches, you’ll have no trouble making this crochet tote bag pattern. Even if you’re new to crochet, don’t worry – this project is simple and fun, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together!
2. Embroidery: The best part comes after the crochet is done—embellishing with embroidery! Once your circle granny squares are finished, you’ll add the emoji with black yarn. It’s a perfect way to give your crochet emoji granny squares some personality and make each one unique. You’ll love seeing the cute details come to life with just a few easy steps.
3. Yarn Choice: For a durable crochet tote bag, choose yarn that’s both fun to work with and long-lasting. Acrylic yarn is an excellent option because it’s perfect for frequent use. It’s also easy to find in various colors, so you can make your tote bag as colorful and playful as you like!

Instructions

• For this crochet emoji granny square pattern, we will be working in rounds.
• Round 1: With scrap yarn (roughly 10-20 yards) make a mr and ch x2 in it. Then dc x12 into the mr and sl st to the first dc in the round (12).
• Round 2: Ch x2 and dc inc in every stitch. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).
• Round 3: Ch x2 and dc inc in the next stitch, then dc in the following stitch. Repeat for the rest of the round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (36). Then fasten off the colored yarn and join the black yarn. We will begin squaring off the crochet circle granny square in round 4.

Crocheting a Circle into a Square:

• Round 4: With the black yarn, ch x2, dc inc + ch + dc inc in the following stitch. This is the first corner.
• Make a hdc in the next 2 stitches, then a sc in the next 4 stitches, follow that with hdc stitches in the next 2 stitches and then finally make the corner stitch again (dc inc, ch x1, dc inc). The only stitch space with multiple stitches is the corner.
• Now repeat the above 3 more times. After the last hdc in the round, sl st to the first dc of the round. (48 stitches with 4 chain spaces)
• Round 5: Ch x2, then dc in the next stitch. When you get to the chain space in the corner make a dc inc + ch x2 + dc inc. Then dc the side of the square (12 per side without the corners). Repeat 3 more times for the rest of the round.
• Once you make the last dc in the round, sl st to the first dc. Then fasten off the yarn.

Embroidery:

• Once you have 13 squares, embroider faces on the diagonal of the square (make sure the square is a diamond shape before embroidering a face otherwise it will be sideways for this particular bag pattern). The faces can be whatever you like - I have added a close up of my crochet faces, essentially I made most of the eye placements in the outer part of the first round of the pattern and added different mouth and eyebrow expressions in the second round. Use smaller stitches to keep control of the expressions.
• Side note: I did not embroider faces on the 3 granny squares that will be folded over to both sides.

Building the Crochet Emoji Bag:

• Once you have the 13 round granny squares made you want to lay them in a flat pattern as indicated by the photo. Then there are a few different methods you can use to attach the squares together.
• Method #1: Sew the squares together like I did above using the sewing technique, the mattress stitch.
• Align the Edges: Place the two crochet pieces you want to join side by side, with the right sides facing each other (the side you want to show should be facing inward). Make sure the edges you're joining are aligned properly.
• Thread Your Needle: Cut a length of yarn (about 18 inches) and thread it through your tapestry needle.
• Insert the Needle: Starting at one end of the edge, insert the needle through the outermost stitch on the first piece.
• Pull the Needle Through: Gently pull the yarn through, leaving a small tail to tie off later. Do not pull too tightly yet.
• Move to the Other Piece: Next, insert the needle into the corresponding stitch on the second piece, just slightly to the left of the edge.
• Repeat: Continue this process along the entire edge. Work your way back and forth between both pieces, stitching into the same stitch on each piece. Your stitches will create a “mattress” effect that lies flat against the crochet fabric.
• Even Tension: As you stitch, make sure to keep an even tension. You want the seam to be neat, but not so tight that it distorts the shape of the pieces.
• Finish Off: When you’ve reached the end, pull the yarn gently to tighten the stitches. Be sure the seam is secure, but not overly tight. Tie off the yarn at the end, weaving in the ends on the wrong side to finish.
• Method #2: If you don't feel like hand sewing, you can crochet the pieces together using the same method above but crocheting the outer loops together instead of sewing through them. You can either use sl st or sc to secure the pieces together.
• Once you figured out which granny square joining method you are going to use, sew/crochet the granny squares together.
• Make sure that half of the squares face one direction, and the other half - when you get to the middle square (mine is the plain green and black granny square which is the middle point), turn your squares so they face the opposite direction otherwise you will have upside down crochet emoji faces.
• Once the granny squares have all been joined together like in the picture, fold it in half by bringing the bottom half to the top. Fold over the granny squares jutting from the sides and sew/crochet those pieces to the main body of the bag.
• Once all the sewing of the bag has been completed you should have the 2 peaks and 3 valleys (an M essentially) as the top edge of the bag.
• Now to move onto the handle.

Crochet Handle for the Tote Bag:

• Round 1: The first thing to do is rejoin the black yarn to the top edge of the bag, preferably the side in one of the valleys.
• Then you will crochet the top edge of the bag with the black yarn. 1 single crochet in each stitch, but when you come to the top of the squares, you want to make 3 single crochets in the very top stitches. Then for the part where the squares meet you want to crochet the 3 most bottom stitches together in a decrease, then continue up the side as before.
• Round 2: Repeat the above process 1 more time but when you get to the first top of the bag chain 80-100 stitches (depending on the length you want the handle to be) and rejoin the chain to the other top of the bag on the same side. Then continue to sc the side of the bag and repeat the process for the other side of the bag. Make sure you have the same amount of chains on both sides for even handles.
• Round 3-5: Sc around the entire outer round including the chains to add length to the bag and width to the bag's handles.
• When the last round is completed fasten off and weave in the ends.
• Now your crochet emoji bag pattern is complete! If you have any holes where the crochet emoji granny squares meet up take some extra black yarn and your needle and sew the holes closed for a neater finish.

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