Crochet Valentine Purse: A Handcrafted Love Story

Fall in love with the enchanting Crochet Valentine Purse, a delightful accessory that will add a touch of romance to any outfit. Handcrafted with love and care, this purse is the perfect way to celebrate the season of love. The intricate crochet pattern creates a beautiful texture that is both elegant and eye-catching.

The purse features a charming heart-shaped design, symbolizing love and affection. Its compact size makes it ideal for carrying your essentials, such as your phone, keys, and lipstick, while still maintaining a stylish and fashionable look. The purse is made from high-quality yarn, ensuring durability and longevity. Its vibrant colors, ranging from soft pastels to bold and vibrant shades, make it a versatile accessory that can be paired with any outfit. Whether you're going on a romantic date or simply want to add a touch of love to your everyday style, the Crochet Valentine Purse is the perfect choice. Embrace the spirit of Valentine's Day and treat yourself or a loved one to this exquisite accessory that is sure to make hearts flutter.

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn (2.5 ounces of main color and small amount of contrasting color)
Sample is Red Heart Super Saver soft white and cherry.
G hook (4.25mm) or hook needed to get a firm gauge of about 15 sc = 4 inches
3/4 yard of ¼ inch ribbon to match contrasting yarn [optional]
One ¾-1 inch button
6 inches of 1/8 inch ribbon to match contrasting yarn [optional]
Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
Needle and thread for sewing on button

Size

6.5 inches X 7.5 inches excluding strap
Size is easily adjusted. For a deeper purse repeat round 21 until an inch less than desired depth. Then proceed with round 22. For wider purse start with a longer chain.

Ch 28

Instructions

Rounds

Round 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (25) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 26 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds. [56 sc]
Round 2: Slipstitch in first sc of round 1 (counts as first sc), sc in each sc around. [56 sc]
Rounds 3-21: Sc in each sc around. [56 sc]

Lay purse flat and mark center two stitches on the upper edge.

Round 22: Sc in each sc until first of marked stitches, ch 2, skip two stitches [buttonhole], continue to sc around. [56 sc]

Round 23: Sc in each sc around, working sc over the two chain stitches. Ending the last round at the side fold with a slipstitch in that sc. [56 sts]

Round 24: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Skip 1 st, 5 dc (shell) in next st* repeat around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [14 shells]

Round 25: Join red yarn with a sc in round 24 join. Sc in each st around, and join in first sc with a slipstitch.

Heart Motif

Round 1: With red, ch 4, make all stitches in the first chain. 3 trc, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 trc, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 trc, ch 2, slipstitch to join. Fasten off.

Round 2: Leaving an 8 inch tail, join soft white yarn with a slipstitch in round 1 join. Ch 3, in first trc make sc and hdc, in next stitch 3 hdc, in next stitch 2 hdc, 1 sc in next four stitches, ch 1 dc in trc chain 1, sc in next four stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc in next stitch, hdc and sc in next stitch, chain 3 and slipstitch in beginning slipstitch. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail for sewing heart to purse.

Round 3: Join red yarn with a slipstitch in the first ch. *Ch 2, slipstitch in next stitch* repeat around until trc at point. Work slipstitch ch 2, slipstitch in trc. *Ch 2, slipstitch in next stitch* repeat around, ending with slipstitch in final ch, DO NOT join. Fasten off and turn heart over and tie the two red tails together in a tight knot.

Sew heart centered on the side of purse opposite the buttonhole.

Strap

Row 1: Leaving an 8 inch tail for sewing, ch 4, dc in first ch, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch. DO NOT chain turn.
Rows 2-36: Slipstitch in 2 dc, and ch 2 space, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space. DO NOT chain turn. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail for sewing to purse.

Optional Ribbon

Weave ribbon in and out of strap. Sew ends of ribbon to ends of strap.
Sew strap to the inside of purse.

Sew button to inside opposite the buttonhole.
Optional Ribbon: Thread 1/8 inch ribbon through button and under yarn of a sc, tie in a knot and trim ends at an angle.