1. Material List ​Bag Body: Black cotton macrame yarn, polyester bag yarn, or waxed cord (a sturdy, rigid yarn is recommended to keep the bag standing upright). ​Dress, Umbrella, & Leaves: Bright red cotton bag yarn or amigurumi cotton yarn. ​Skin Tones: Beige/skin-colored yarn (for the neck and arm). ​Hair: Brown yarn. ​Crochet Hook: Suitable size for your yarn (typically 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm; a smaller hook yields a tighter texture). ​Accessories: A wooden or metal tag reading "Handmade with love" and a small gold jump ring. ​Other: Plastic canvas/mesh for internal structural support (optional), tapestry needle, and scissors. ​2. Bag Body and Base ​The bag is constructed as a rigid, rectangular box bag. ​Base: ​Start with a chain matching your desired bag width (e.g., approximately 30 cm). ​Work single crochets (sc) around both sides of the foundation chain. ​Work 3 sc into each corner stitch (increasing) to form crisp, flat corners. Continue working in rounds until the base reaches the desired depth (e.g., 10 cm).

​Body: ​Once the base is complete, do not increase. Work single crochets around the base using BLO (Back Loop Only) for the first round. This creates a sharp edge separating the base from the sides. ​Continue working straight single crochet rounds (or a tight thermal/waistcoat stitch) until the body reaches a height of 30–35 cm. ​Tip: Insert a plastic mesh sheet inside the bag walls to maintain a rigid structure. ​3. Handles Construction and Attachment ​Handles (Make 2): ​Using black yarn, ch 6–7 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Work spirally in continuous single crochet to form a tubular cord to your desired length (approx. 45–50 cm). ​Insert a flexible plastic tube inside for extra reinforcement if desired. ​Attachment: ​Flatten the ends of the handles and sew them securely to the upper front and back panels. Oval crochet patches can be placed over the ends for a neat finish.

​4. 3D Lady Figure (Appliqué Details) ​Each component of the figure is crocheted separately and stitched onto the bag. ​A. Head, Hair, and Hat ​Head & Hair: Work an oval/head silhouette using beige yarn. Embroider or crochet a brown bun on top for the hairstyle. ​Hat: ​With red yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring. ​Increase in each round to create the hat crown. ​Switch to double crochets (dc) with frequent increases to create the wide, flared brim. ​Accent with a thin black strip around the crown and a small red crochet flower. ​B. Neck, Arm, and Bodice ​Neck & Arm: With beige yarn, ch 4–5 and work sc to shape the neck. Extend into a slender arm angled to hold the umbrella handle. ​Bodice (Top Dress): With red yarn, work a small triangular/corset piece using sc increases and decreases to fit the back and waist profile.

C. Tiered Petal Skirt ​The skirt is composed of layered crochet petals, giving it a 3D effect. ​Petal Motif: ​Foundation: Ch 8–10. ​Petal Shape: Work sc, hdc, and dc along the chain, increasing at the tip, and working back down the opposite side to form a leaf/petal shape with a curved profile. ​Skirt Assembly: ​Top Rows: Attach smaller petals near the waistline. ​Bottom Rows: Increase both the size and quantity of petals per layer toward the hem to create a full, voluminous ballgown shape. ​5. Umbrella ​Canopy: ​Using red yarn, start in a magic ring and work flat in radial sectors (increasing evenly) to form a semi-circular canopy. ​Spokes & Handle: ​Embroider black lines radiating from the center to define the umbrella ribs. ​Use a thin black cord or wrapped wire for the stem/handle, extending from the lady's hand up to the top center of the hat.

​6. Falling Leaves and Final Assembly ​Falling Leaves: Crochet small leaf motifs in red (ch 4–5, work sc and dc along the chain) in various sizes. ​Assembly Sequence: ​Complete the black bag structure. ​Sew the head, hat, and upper body onto the center of the front panel. ​Layer and stitch the dress petals from top to bottom. ​Secure the umbrella handle and canopy into position. ​Scatter and stitch the red falling leaves around the figure. ​Attach the "Handmade with love" wooden tag to the side using a gold jump ring.