A plain canvas tote becomes distinctly yours when accessorized with a thoughtful handmade charm. These twin cherries swing freely from a unified leaf-and-vine tie that slips easily over bag handles or zipper pulls without hardware. Using roughly thirty-five yards of worsted weight cotton and a 3.0 mm hook, this charming accent comes together in an evening and brings an organic, vintage finish to any everyday bag.
Crocheting the Twin Cherry Spheres
Each sphere starts with a magic ring of six single crochets, expanded evenly across three rounds to eighteen stitches. Work several straight rounds without increasing to build the rounded side walls, maintaining gentle tension so the red fabric remains smooth. Before concluding the final decrease round, stuff each sphere firmly with small pinches of wool so they keep their bounce under everyday friction.
Working the Leaves and Connecting Stems
The stem component links the entire charm together without a dozen messy joins. Starting with sage green yarn attached to the top of the first cherry, chain twenty stitches, branch off into a ribbed leaf using half double and treble crochets, then chain down to attach directly to the second fruit. Working the stem as one connected strand ensures your charm will never snap when caught on a table edge or car door.
Styling and Securing to Your Bag
Use a yarn needle to pull all working tails deep into the center of each cherry sphere to tuck in your ends for good. To wear the charm, loop the joined stem over the strap of a heavy linen tote and pull the cherries through the opening for a secure lark's head knot. The weight of the two cherries holds the charm in place beautifully while adding a gentle splash of color to your daily commute.