Crochet Middleton Purse: A Stylish Accessory for Any Occasion

The Crochet Middleton Purse is a stylish and versatile accessory that will become your new favorite go-to bag! Its intricate crochet design adds a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. This purse is not just a fashion statement; it's also practical with its roomy interior and sturdy construction.

Materials

• 2 (or 3; refer to the notes for explanation) skeins of Bernat Maker Home Dec in Steel Blue
• 8.0 mm hook
• A chain strap
• A lock of your choice
• A 1.0 inch gold plated D-ring
• Stitch markers
• Large tapestry needle
• Scale to measure out yarn

Abbreviation

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
• st - stitch
• sts - stitches
• * - repeat from first asterisk to the second asterisk
• ( ) - the number of stitches in that row

Gauge

Every 10 sts and 10 rows is 4”.

Measurements

(Rough estimates)

• 2.25” in width
• 6” in height
• 10” in length

Notes

• Beginning ch counts as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
• This pattern requires using three strands together. I bought 2 skeins and rolled three 5.8 oz balls from those 2 skeins with plenty of yarn left over. If you would like to avoid rolling out balls, you can choose to buy 3 skeins of yarn.
• If you wish to use a different chain handle, for reference, the one in this pattern is 39” long.

Back Panel and Flap

Chain 26

Row Instructions

Row 1: sc into the 4th ch from your hook, *ch1 and skip a st, sc to the next* repeat to the end, turn your work (24)

Rows 2-16: ch 2, sc in the first ch sp, *ch1 and skip a st, sc in the next st* repeat to the end with the last sc in the turning ch, turn your work

Row 17: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc2tog (next st and ch sp), sc in every st and ch sp across until you have 1 st and the turning ch, sc2tog (next st and turning ch), turn your work (22)

Rows 18-27: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc across, turn your work

Row 28: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc2tog, sc across until you have 2 st left, sc2tog, turn your work (20)

Row 29: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc across, turn your work

Rows 30-31: repeat rows 28 and 29 (18)

Row 32: Repeat row 28 (16)

Chain 1, single crochet all the way around the entire piece. (3 sc in each corner.)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Front Panel

Chain 26

Row Instructions

Row 1: sc into the 4th ch from your hook, *ch1 and skip a st, sc to the next* repeat to the end, turn your work (24)

Rows 2-15: ch 2, sc in the first ch sp, *ch1 and skip a st, sc in the next st* repeat to the end with the last sc in the turning ch, turn your work

Chain 1 and single crochet around the entire piece. (3 sc in each corner.)

Side and Bottom Panel

Chain 4

Row Instructions

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc to the end, turn your work (3)

Rows 2-53: ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st) sc across, turn your work (3)

Ch 1, sc along the length of the panel till you reach the first corner, 1 sc in the corner, sc in the same corner but with the D-ring, sc across the width with the D-ring till you reach the next corner, sc in the corner again without the D-ring, sc along the length of the panel till you reach the next corner and repeat the exact same steps that you did for the other side.

Assembly

Take your front panel, the side/bottom panel and some stitch markers to align the sides of the front panel to the side/bottom panel. Place a stitch marker through both at each corner of the front side of the bag.

Take your tapestry needle and one strand of yarn and mattress stitch through the sides of the bag. The stitch markers will help you stay on track with your sewing. Take your back and flap panel and mark the four corners of the back of the bag with the rest of the bag.

Mattress stitch from the first stitch marker and around to the last stitch marker. Attach your choice of lock and your choice of bag handle.