Crochet Little Ruffle Purse

The Crochet Little Ruffle Purse is the perfect accessory to add a touch of charm to your outfit! This dainty and delightful purse is not only stylish but also practical for carrying your essentials. Its ruffle design gives it a playful and feminine flair that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Whether you're heading to a brunch with friends or a casual day out, this purse will be your new favorite companion. Handcrafted with love, this Crochet Little Ruffle Purse is a must-have for any fashionista looking to add a whimsical touch to their wardrobe.

Finished size: 5″ tall, 5″ wide, strap total length 19″

Sides -make 2-
(To add flower/ruffles to one side work rows 2-5 in blo on that side)
Row 1: ch 1, 9hdc in a loop, tighten loop, join with sl st to first of this row
Row 2: ch 1, 2hdc in each around (18 total) join with a sl st to first of this row
Row 3: ch 1, hdc, 3 hdc, hdc in each of the next 5, 3hdc * hdc, 2hdc* repeat for rest of row, join with a sl st to the first of this row (27 total)
Row 4: ch 1, hdc, hdc, 3hdc, hdc in each of the next 8, 3hdc, *hdc, hdc, 2hdc* repear for rest of row, join with a sl st to the first of this row (36 total)
Row 5: ch 1, hdc, hdc, hdc, 3hdc, hdc in each of the next 11, 3hdc, *hdc, hdc, hdc, 2hdc* repeat for rest of row, sl st to first (45 total)
Row 6: ch 1, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, 3hdc, hdc in each of the next 14, 3hdc, *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, 2hdc* repeat for rest of row, sl st to first (54 total)
Row 7: ch 1, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, 3hdc, hdc in each of the next 17, 3hdc, *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, 2hdc* repeat for rest of row, sl st to first (63 total)
Row 8: ch 1, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, 3hdc, hdc in each of the next 20, 3hdc, *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, 2hdc* repeat for rest of row, sl st to first (72 total)

Flower/ruffles:
Row 1: (Work in front loops only from row 2) In the first front loop: join yarn with a sl st, ch 1, hdc, dc, hdc, *In next loop sl st, ch 1, in next loop: hdc, dc, hdc* repeat around, end with sl st and finish off
Row 2: Repeat row 1 in flo from row 3
Row 3: (Work in flo from row 4) In first loop: join yarn with a sl st, ch 1, dc, tc, dc, ch 1. *In next loop: sl st, ch 1, in next loop: dc, tc, dc* repeat around, end with sl st, finish off
Row 4: (Work in flo from row 5) In first loop: join yarn with a sl st, dc, 2tc, dc, *in next loop: sl st, ch 1, in next loop: dc, 2tc, dc* repeat around, end with sl st, finish off
Put sides together, right sides out and sew together along curved sides, leaving the top open.

Handle: join to side of purse with sl st, ch 65, join to other side of purse with a sl st.
Optionally (to make the handle thicker) ch 1, turn, sc around chain entire length, then finish