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:

1. Make a slip knot with the cream yarn and chain 22.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across (21 sc). Turn your work.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Row 13: Ch 1, sc in the first 21 st. Turn your work, finish off and weave in the ends.

Trim of Purse:

1. With the brown yarn, attach with a sl st to the top of the purse. Ch 1.
2. Round 1: Sc in each st around, joining with a sl st to the first sc. (21 st)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in the next st, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (31 st)
4. 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)
5. Fasten off and weave in any ends.

Strap:

1. With the brown yarn, ch 80 (or the desired length).
2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across (79 sc).
3. 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.
4. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Using the long tail from the strap, sew both ends of the strap to the sides of the purse.
2. Attach the button or decorative flower on the flap where it will close.
3. 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!

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