Beagle Christmas Gift Bag Crochet Pattern

A Reusable, Handmade Way to Wrap Holiday Gifts

If you love crochet and dogs, this project is about to steal your heart. My Beagle Christmas Gift Bag crochet pattern is the perfect way to combine holiday cheer with handmade charm—while skipping disposable wrapping paper altogether.

This festive little bag features an adorable beagle face and is just the right size for treats, small gifts, and stocking stuffers. Whether you’re gifting to a fellow dog lover or making something special for your own pup, this project is fun, functional, and full of personality.

Why a Crochet Gift Bag?

Let’s be honest—wrapping paper is cute for about five minutes. Crochet gift bags, on the other hand, are reusable, eco-friendly, and become part of the gift itself. This beagle-themed bag is designed to be used year after year, making it a thoughtful choice for holiday gifting.

Plus, it’s a great stash-buster and a fun alternative to traditional Christmas projects.

About the Beagle Christmas Gift Bag Pattern

This crochet pattern walks you through creating a sturdy, festive gift bag with a sweet beagle face that dog lovers instantly recognize. The design balances cuteness with practicality, making it perfect for both kids and adults.

Pattern Highlights:

• Reusable crochet gift bag

• Adorable beagle face design

• Perfect for Christmas treats and small gifts

• Written in standard US crochet terms

• Clear instructions with helpful construction tips

Who Will Love This Pattern?

This pattern is ideal for:

• Beagle lovers and dog parents

• Crocheters looking for unique holiday projects

• Makers selling at Christmas craft fairs

• Anyone wanting reusable gift wrap

• Handmade gift enthusiasts

It also pairs beautifully with crochet beanies, scarves, or dog toys as a complete gift set.

Skill Level & Materials

The Beagle Christmas Gift Bag is best suited for intermediate crocheters, though confident beginners can absolutely tackle it with a little patience.

You’ll need:

• Worsted weight yarn in white, black, and red

• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Pompoms and eyes

The bag works up quickly and is sturdy enough to hold small goodies without stretching out of shape.

A Perfect Handmade Holiday Touch

There’s something extra special about giving a gift that’s handmade from start to finish—including the wrapping. This Beagle Christmas Gift Bag crochet pattern adds warmth, personality, and a little wag-worthy joy to your Christmas gifting.

If you’re looking for a project that’s festive, functional, and sure to make people smile, this one’s for you.

Happy crocheting—and Merry Christmas! 🎄🐾

Finished bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3.5” wide.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

30 yards white

20 yards red

5 yards black

10 yards Pipsqueak yarn Whitey White

Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)

1 black 1” pompom

2 white ½” pompoms

2 black oval safety eyes

Special Stitches:

Invisible decrease (inv dec): https://youtu.be/0NC5nXyDvwI?si=djbgFMtb9w_teSzO

 Directions:

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnds 7-13: Sc in each st.  Join with sl st at end of Rnd 13. Fasten off white yarn.

Rnd 14: Attach Pipsqueak yarn at back of head, turn, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off Pipsqueak.

Rnd 15: Attach red yarn, turn, sc in each st.

Rnds 16-17: Sc in each st. Do not join.

Rnd 18: *Inv dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnds 19-20: Sc in each st.

Rnd 21: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 22-23: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 23.

Rnd 24: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join. Fasten off.

Drawstring: Using red yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 24 of hat. Sew white pompoms to ends of drawstring.

Snout:

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnds 4-7: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 7. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing. Stuff snout and sew to bag at Rnds 6-11. Insert eyes in Rnd 12, approximately 5 sts apart. Sew (or glue) black pompom to Rnd 1 of snout.

Ears: (Make 2)

Row 1: With black yarn, ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 3 lps (9 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts (12 sc). Fasten off black yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.

Sew ears at Rnd 14 just below hat, 5 sts from nose.

Download the pattern PDF at Beagle Christmas Gift Bag Crochet Pattern

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