Create an Adorable Crocheted Purse: Step-by-Step Guide with Materials and Instructions

Crocheting an adorable purse can be such a fun and rewarding experience! From choosing the perfect yarn colors to adding cute little embellishments, the creative possibilities are endless. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face. Imagine the joy of carrying around a unique purse that you made with love and care.

Materials

Elisa Crochet Yarn 5 200 m/50 gr, crochet hook 2 mm, satin ribbon and satin rose, lace ribbon.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• St = stitch
• Sc = single crochet
• Hdc = half double crochet
• Rnd = round
• Dc = double crochet
• Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
• Scbp = single crochet back post
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Rep = repeat

Instructions

The purse is begun with a circular medallion from the bottom and worked outward.

Bottom of Purse (Two Details)

Round 1-12

Rnd 1: Chain 4 stitches joined with sl st.

Rnd 2: Into the middle of ch4: ch 3, 11 dc, sl st to top of ch3.

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, 2 dc in each of next 11 st, sl st.

Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 2 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 6: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 3 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 7: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 4 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 8: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 5 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 9: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 6 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 10: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 7 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 11: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 8 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 8 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Rnd 12: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in each of next 9 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 9 st*, repeat from *to* 11 times, sl st.

Finishing second circular medallion, do not fasten off. Join two medallions with the help of scbp worked in each of the next st around.

To add support to the bottom of the bag, cut a circle from a piece of thick plastic to fit inside.

Body of Purse

Refer to diagram for assistance.

Rnd 1: ch3, dc in each of next stitches around.

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in the same st as chain, *ch 2, skip next 2 st, 2 dc separated by 2 ch stitches in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 st, sc in next st*, repeat from *to* till end of Rnd.

Rnd 3: ch 4, skip 2 st, *3 clusters of 3 dc, separated by ch 2 in ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 5 st*, repeat from *to* till end of Rnd.

Rnd 4: ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip next 2 st, *dc in ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 st, dc in ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 st, dc in ch-1 space, ch 1*, repeat from *to* till end of Rnd.

Rnd 5-20: Rep Rnd 1-4.

Rnd 21-23: Rep Rnd 1-3.

You can make purse longer by repeating the pattern.

Finishing

Fasten off, weave in ends. Weave ribbon through spaces between dc's in Rnd 20. Sew lace ribbon to the upper edge of the purse and the satin rose to the body of the purse.