Cute Mini Crochet Purse
This adorable mini crochet purse is perfect for holding little treasures and is great for kids or as a stylish accessory for adults. Its charming design features a soft cream body with a lovely brown trim and an embroidered flower, making it both functional and fashionable.
Cute Mini Crochet Purse
Materials:
- Medium weight yarn (worsted weight): 100g cream color, 50g brown color
- 4mm (G) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for finishing
- Button or decorative flower for embellishment
Gauge:
To ensure proper sizing, crochet a gauge swatch of 10 cm x 10 cm in single crochet. You should have about 14 stitches across and 16 rows down. Adjust your hook size if necessary to match the gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- inc - increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- st(s) - stitch(es)
Instructions:
Body of Purse:
- Make a slip knot with the cream yarn and chain 22.
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across (21 sc). Turn your work.
- Row 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each st across (21 sc). Repeat for a total of 9 rows for the body of the purse.
- Row 11: Ch 1, sc in the first 10 st, ch 5 (for the flap), skip 5 st, sc in the last 6 st (10 + 5 + 6 = 21). Turn your work.
- Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the first 10 st, sc in each of the 5 chains, sc in the last 6 st. (21 sc). Turn.
- Row 13: Ch 1, sc in the first 21 st. Turn your work, finish off and weave in the ends.
Trim of Purse:
- With the brown yarn, attach with a sl st to the top of the purse. Ch 1.
- Round 1: Sc in each st around, joining with a sl st to the first sc. (21 st)
- Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in the next st, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (31 st)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 st, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (36 st)
- Fasten off and weave in any ends.
Strap:
- With the brown yarn, ch 80 (or the desired length).
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across (79 sc).
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Repeat this row for a total of 6 rows or until the strap is the desired width.
- Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Using the long tail from the strap, sew both ends of the strap to the sides of the purse.
- Attach the button or decorative flower on the flap where it will close.
- Weave in any loose ends, and you’re done!
Finishing Tips:
- Consider blocking your purse to help it maintain its shape.
- For a personal touch, you can add a decorative stitch or button on the front of the purse.
This beautiful purse can be tailored to any color scheme, making it a fantastic gift or a treat for yourself! Enjoy your creative journey!