12 inch Dolls Purse

12 Inch Dolls Purse by TansuluuCraftHaus

What is Being Made

This is a crochet pattern for a small purse designed to fit 12 to 14 inch dolls. The finished accessory is a functional bag suitable for doll play and display, created by independent designer Tanja Enzinger under the TansuluuCraftHaus brand.

Craft and Primary Technique

The dolls purse is constructed using crochet as the primary craft method. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, indicating it requires foundational crochet knowledge and comfort with more advanced stitch techniques beyond basic single and double crochet.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a variety of crochet stitches to create structure and visual interest:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation and shaping
• Single crochet (sc) – provides dense, sturdy fabric
• Double crochet (dc) – creates taller stitches for drape and coverage
• Slip stitch (sl st) – joins rounds and secures stitches
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) – a textured stitch worked around the post of stitches from the previous row, creating dimensional ribbed or raised effects
• Decrease stitch (dec) – combines two single crochets together to reduce stitch count and shape the bag
• Increase stitch (inc) – works two single crochets into one stitch to add width and volume

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The purse is worked in sport weight yarn (DK weight, 11 wraps per inch), specifically using approximately 50 grams of Schachenmayr Catania yarn, which provides 136 yards of yardage. A 2.5 millimeter crochet hook is used to work with this yarn weight. The pattern also incorporates ribbon as an accent or functional element, such as for handles or trim.

Pattern Details

The front post double crochet technique is highlighted as a key stitch in this design. This advanced technique involves inserting the hook from front to back between the posts of stitches in the row below, then from back to front again, positioning the hook horizontally behind the double crochet being worked. The yarn is then drawn around the post, creating layered loops on the hook that are worked off in sequence. This stitch adds textural depth and structure, making it ideal for creating defined edges, ribbed sections, or decorative bands on a small accessory like a doll purse.