Crochet Handmade Purse
Crochet Handmade Purses: A Labor of Love
Crochet handmade purses are not just accessories; they are works of art crafted with love and care. Each stitch tells a story of creativity and passion, making every purse unique and special. Whether you choose a vibrant design or a subtle pattern, you can be sure that your crochet handmade purse will not only carry your essentials but also carry a piece of the artisan's heart. So, next time you accessorize with a crochet handmade purse, remember that you are carrying a little piece of handmade happiness wherever you go.
Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Tr – Treble Crochet
- Dtr – Double Treble Crochet
- Slst – Slip Stitch
- Sp – Space
Materials Needed
- 4-ply milk cotton yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Zipper
- Butterfly bead
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Instructions
Row 1: Create the Base Circle
Make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make 2 dc into the ring, then ch 1. Repeat the pattern (2 dc, ch 1) a total of 8 times around the ring. Slst into the third chain of the beginning ch-3 to close the round.
Row 2: Build the Second Layer
Attach a new yarn color. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make 2 dc into the same ch-1 space, then ch 1. In the next ch-1 space: 3 dc, ch 1. Repeat the pattern (3 dc, ch 1) into each ch-1 space around. Slst into the third chain to close the round.
Row 3: Start Forming the Structure
Attach yarn to any ch-1 space. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), make 1 dc into the same space. Ch 2, make 2 more dc into the same space, then ch 1. In the next ch-1 space: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc into the next ch-1 space. Repeat this pattern around. Slst into the third chain to close the round.
Row 4: Forming the Floral Petal Look
Slst in the first dc. Ch 3. Make 5 dc into the same space. Ch 1. In the next ch-2 space: 6 dc. Ch 1. Repeat (6 dc in each space, ch 1) around. Slst into the third chain to close the round.
Row 5: Shaping the Petal Edge
Note: Do not cut the yarn yet. Insert hook into any sc made in Row 3. Make 1 sc in the same space. Ch 1, sc in the same space. Hdc in the next 2 stitches. Dc in the next stitch. Tr in the next stitch.
Dtr, ch 3, then dtr into the next stitch. Tr, dc, hdc in the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc. Hdc, dc, tr into the next stitches. Dtr, ch 3, dtr into the next stitch again. Tr, dc, hdc, and 2 sc in the next stitches. Slst to the first sc to close.
This round forms a square-like shape. Final size should be about 4 inches.
Finishing Touches
Lining & Assembly
Cut 2 pieces of white fabric (each 5" x 4"). Sew zippers to the top of both fabric pieces. Attach the zipper slider. Sew the lined fabric inside the crocheted purse pieces. Add the butterfly bead or zipper pull as decoration.