Welcome to Stitch Secrets by PinkCloudCrochet ☁️✨

Today’s free pattern is inspired by one of the cutest items from Animal Crossing — the iconic Bell Bag! This little crochet pouch is the perfect project for gamers, cozy crafters, and anyone who loves adding a little whimsy to their handmade collection.

Use it as a small pouch, a cute accessory, or a fun decor piece for your gaming space. Let’s crochet! 💕

✨ Pattern Details

Skill Level: Beginner Friendly
Project Type: Small Crochet Pouch
Inspired By: Animal Crossing Bell Bag

🧶 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (#4)

  • Yellow/tan yarn for the bag

  • Red yarn for the tie

  • Dark brown yarn for the star detail

• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn choice

• Stitch marker

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

✨ Abbreviations

MR — Magic Ring
SC — Single Crochet
INC — Increase
DEC — Decrease
CH — Chain
HDC — Half Double Crochet
DC — Double Crochet
TR — Treble Crochet
SL ST — Slip Stitch

☁️ Bell Bag Body

Round 1:

MR 8 SC (8)

Round 2:

INC around (16)

Round 3:

1 SC, INC around (24)

Round 4:

2 SC, INC around (32)

Round 5:

3 SC, INC around (40)

Round 6:

4 SC, INC around (48)

Round 7:

SC around (48)

Round 8:

5 SC, INC around (56)

Round 9:

SC around (56)

Round 10:

6 SC, INC around (64)

Rounds 11-30:

SC around (64)

Round 31:

4 SC, DEC around (60)

Round 32:

4 SC, CH 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat around (60)

Round 33:

SC around, making sure to SC into the chain spaces from the previous round (60)

Rounds 34-40:

SC around (60)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

❤️ Crochet I-Cord Tie

Using red yarn, create a crochet I-cord long enough to weave through the opening of the Bell Bag.

Weave the tie through the chain spaces created in Round 32 and gently pull to create the gathered drawstring effect.

⭐ Bell Bag Star Detail

Using black yarn, crochet the star accent.

Round 1:

6 SC in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2:

[INC] x6 (12)

Round 3:

[SC, INC] x6 (18)

Round 4:

SC, INC, [2 SC, INC] x5, SC (24)

Round 5:

[3 SC, INC] x6 (30)

Round 6:

[SC in next stitch, (HDC, DC) in next stitch, (TR, CH 1, TR) in next stitch, (DC, HDC) in next stitch, SC in next stitch, SL ST in next stitch] x4

Then:

SC in next stitch, (HDC, DC) in next stitch, (TR, CH 1, TR) in next stitch, (DC, HDC) in next stitch, SC in next stitch.

You should have 5 points on your star.

Fasten off invisibly to the first SC and weave in ends.

☁️ Finishing Your Bell Bag

Sew the star detail onto the front of your bag.

Make sure your drawstring tie moves smoothly through the opening, then cinch your bag closed.

Your Animal Crossing Bell Bag is complete! 🎮✨

I’d love to see your finished creation! Tag @PinkCloudCrochet so I can see your version and share your makes. 💕

Happy crocheting! ☁️

Pattern Terms

This free crochet pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy, redistribute, or sell this pattern. Finished items made from this pattern may be sold with credit to PinkCloudCrochet.