Free Crochet Purse Pattern for Summer
This lovely crochet purse pattern is perfect for everyday use. It is a simple design made from just 3 pieces that people of all skill levels can enjoy.
The great texture of this stitch pattern is achieved using only basic crochet stitches like single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet.
This free pattern designed using t-shirt yarn will make the perfect size bag to carry all your essentials like keys, cards, and your phone.
Little bags like these can make a special gift for someone you love. How I wish I had published it before Mother’s Day! Oh well, maybe you can make it for the next holiday season.
So, without further ado, let’s get to work on this beautiful pattern.
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Crochet Purse Pattern
Materials
This crochet purse has a stiff body and a lining that will help the bag hold its shape.
1. Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in color Cream. It is a size 5 Bulky weight t-shirt yarn.
2. An H (5)mm hook. Use any size hook to attain the gauge.
3. Golden Chain Strap. I used 47.2″ strap for my bag. You can also use a crochet strap in its place.
4. Tuck Lock. You can also use a magnetic snap button in its place.
5. Lining fabric- 1/4 yard.
6. Plastic canvas to stiffen the body of the bag.
7. A matching sewing thread and needle to attach the plastic canvas and the lining to your purse.
8. A plastic tapestry needle to weave in the ends. A metal one will get caught in t-shirt yarn.
9. A metal tapestry needle to weave in yarn through the chain strap. The plastic ones have a big eye that cannot pass through the chain links.
Finished Size of the Crochet Purse
9-1/4 inches wide and 8″ tall.
Yardage
400 Yards
Stitch Abbreviations
ch: chain
st: stitch
Gauge
Pattern for Gauge Swatch
Ch 22, and follow Rows 1 and 2 under ‘Body of the Purse’ below. You will have 5 repeats at the end of each row. Repeat Row 2 until you have completed a total of 11 rows and measure for gauge.
Gauge
3 Repeats and 7-3/4 Rows= 3″ square
Stitch Explanation
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Body of the Purse
Repeat Row 2 until you have completed 45 rows in total. Do not fasten off.
Shaping the Flap
Pattern Note
Now we will add 3 decrease rows to taper the rectangular piece. This tapered side will form the flap that closes the bag.
Row 46: Ch 1, (1 sc, dc2tog) in same the st as ch 1, *sk next 3 st, (1sc, hdc, 2 dc) in the next st, repeat from * until 2 repeats or total 8 sts are left, sk next 3 sts, (1 sc, dc2tog)in next st, sk next 3 sts, 1 sc in last st, turn.
Row 47: Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc)in the same st as ch 1, sk next st, (1sc, hdc, 2 dc) in the next st *sk next 3 st, (1sc, hdc, 2 dc) in the next st, repeat from * until 6 sts are left, sk next 3 sts, (1 sc, 1 dc)in next st, sk next st, 1 sc in last st, turn.
Row 48: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1, sk next st, (1sc, hdc, 1 dc) in the next st, *sk next 3 st, (1sc, hdc, 2 dc) in the next st, repeat from * until 6 sts are left, sk next 3 sts, (1sc, hdc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk next st, 1 sc in the last st. Fasten off.
Now your work will measure 9″ wide (measured at the widest part) and 18-1/2″ long.
Finishing the Body
Weave in any tails left. You will have to use a plastic tapestry needle to weave in the ends with any T-shirt yarn like this or it will get caught in the yarn fabric. Work your needle in and out through the gaps in the stitches and do not poke into the yarn itself.
Sides
Pattern Note: The sides are worked with 2 strands to make the bag sturdy.
Row 1: With H hook and 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 7, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to end, turn.—–6 sc
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 2 sc in the first st (same st as beginning ch 1), 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.—–8 sc
Row 3 to 7: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as beginning ch-1, 1 sc in each st across to end, turn.——-8 sc
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog across the same st as beginning ch-1 and the next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog in the last 2 sts, turn.——6 sc
Row 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as beginning ch-1, 1 sc in each st across to end, turn.—6sc
Repeat the above row 7 more times until you have a total of 16 Rows. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Your piece will now measure 5-3/4″ long and approximately 3″ wide at the widest part. Make one more side piece following the same pattern.
Making the Crochet Purse Stiff
Cut out a piece of plastic canvas that is 8″ wide and 11″ long. The plastic canvas will only be attached to the bottom of the bag and will not extend across the flap.
Place the canvas on the lower part of the bag near the foundation chain side. Make sure it is placed in the middle about half an inch away from the edges.
Using a regular sewing needle and matching thread, sew down the plastic canvas to the crochet fabric at a few places. I sewed down at 6 points along the shorter sides as shown in pic 3 above.
Lining the Purse
Place the crochet piece on the lining fabric and trace it around. Cut the lining out, fold 1/4 inch along the longer sides and 1/2 inch along the shorter sides, and iron to hold the folds in place.
Place the lining on top of the crochet fabric folded side facing down. It should now completely hide the plastic canvas but leave the edges of the crochet fabric free to work a sc row later. Use the sewing needle and thread to whip-stitch the lining to the bag all around.
Attaching the Sides
Curve the body of the bag along the edge of the side piece, attach them with a sc row, and fasten off. Remember to do this on the plastic canvas side and not the flap area. I have placed pins in the picture to make it clear, but you can just attach them as you go.
Attach the second side piece in the same way. Don’t weave in the tails now.
Shaping the Sides
Let’s now make a dent on the sides so it will fold inwards when you close the flap. To do this, pinch the side inwards and whip stitch 1-inch using the yarn tail left and tapestry needle. It will open up once you let go, but when you close the flap, it will fold inwards.
Preparing the Chain Handle
Cut out 2 strands of yarn which are around 3 times the length of your chain handle. Thread both strands together through a metal tapestry needle, leave 1/2 yard, and run the yarn in and out of the chain links, leave 1/2 yard free again, and trim.
Attaching the Handle
First, clip it onto the inside of the dent you made along the sides of the bag. Now use the yarn tail left on the handle to sew and reinforce it.
Adding the Tuck Lock
Let’s attach the top part to the flap first. Some tuck locks come with screws but the one I used just had to be pressed down into position. Find the middle of your flap, pull the flap through the gap in the tuck lock, and press hard to lock it in place.
To attach the bottom part, align it with the top part and push the prongs down. If it doesn’t go through easily, mark the position of the prongs and use a screwdriver to poke holes through the plastic canvas and the lining. Once the prongs are inserted, slide the plate over the prongs, and flatten the prongs outwards to lock things in place. Your bag closure is now ready.
Finishing the Crochet Purse Pattern
Weave in any tails left on the inside of the bag. It will be a little hard to work inside the bag, but I promise it will be worth it when you see your lovely crochet purse completed and ready to use.
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Jacky
Wednesday 13th of December 2023
At the end of row 1 and row 2 you have "repeats 9" what exactly are we repeating? All of row 1 nine times? Pls and thank you
Shehnaaz
Wednesday 13th of December 2023
That number gives the number of pattern repeats (projections) at the end of the row.