An outfit isn’t complete without the accessories, and it’s even better when they’re crocheted – so say hello to the Ginger Crochet Purse! If you’d like to know more about how this crochet purse came to be, keep reading. Or scroll down and get right to the free pattern!
Springtime is here, and you know what that means. Time to crochet all the cute cottony things! Now that I’ve crocheted a few tops, it’s time for accessories. When designing the Ginger crochet purse, I knew I wanted something simple, but with a fun design. If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know that my favorite types of designs are easy to make, but still chic, and the Ginger purse is no different. The Ginger Crochet Purse is made in one piece, seamed together in 4 places and then finished off with the strap of your choosing. The result is a beautiful lightweight crossbody crochet purse that’s perfect for any occasion.
Easy for advanced beginners
Looking to expand your crochet techniques? Looking to test your stitch knowledge. Then the Ginger Crochet Purse is the project for you. This design is made up of basic stitches, but also challenges your skill with a fun bobble stitch. You’ll also learn how to seam crochet pieces together, which can seem a bit daunting at first, but it’s definitely a skill you must once you really get into the world of crochet.
The Yarn
After crocheting for so long, I’ve become very particular about the yarn I use. When it came down to this design I already knew exactly what yarn to use. I went with one of my go-to’s for cotton yarn, “I Love This Cotton” by Hobby Lobby Stores. This is one of the softest cotton yarns that I’ve ever crocheted with and I keep going back to it again and again. I especially love to use this yarn for bags because of the many vibrant colors it comes in (Check out the Hooker Pouch). On top of being soft and vibrant, it’s also affordable. I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have the funds for fancy yarn, so this yarn is a winner in my book.
Yarn Subs
Now if you can’t get your hands on any “I Love This Yarn“, don’t worry, you can still make this crochet purse. This yarn can be substituted for any (and I mean any) category 4 worsted weight 100% cotton yarn. I’ve also crocheted this bag using Paintbox Yarn’s cotton aran, and it came out beautifully.
Patterns I LOVE
The Darling Top The Summer Breeze Crop 2.0
The Ginger Crochet Purse
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Materials
- G/4.00 mm crochet hook
- Approx. 180 – 200 yards of Category 4 “worsted weight” 100% cotton yarn
- Sample made with Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn“
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving in ends
- Closure (button, zipper, etc.)
- Your favorite show to “watch”
Gauge
- 4 inch square = 17 sts x 22 rows of Sc
Finished Size
- Approx. 8.5″ wide x 6.5″ tall
Abbreviations
- Fsc – foundation single crochet
- Ch – chain
- Sc – single crochet
- Sk – skip
- Dc – double crochet
- Bbl – bobble stitch
- T-ch – turning chain
- Sp – space
- Ws – wrong side
- Rs – right side
- St – stitch
- Sts – stitches
- Rep – repeat
Pattern Notes
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch.
- Ch 4 counts as a dc plus a chain 1.
Special Stitches
- Bbl (bobble stitch): [Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull through, yarn over draw through 2 loops] 5 times into same stitch, yarn over, draw through all 6 loops on hook.
- Sc2tog (single crochet two together): Insert hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over pull through all 3 loops on hook.
- Fsc (foundation single crochet): For help with Fsc click here.
Start Here…
Start of panel
Chain 34.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc across. Turn. (33 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc across. Turn.
Row 3-33: Rep row 2.
Side flaps (Row 34)
Step 1: Loosely chain 24. Turn.
Step 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch. There should be 23 additional sts.
Step 3: Continue to sc across panel. At the end of the row there should be 56 sts.
Step 4: Insert hook in last st worked and work a fsc. Continue with fsc for 22 additional sts. There should be a total of 79 sts for the entire row. Be sure to check st count. Turn.
Rows 35-37: Ch 1. Sc across. Turn. (79 sts)
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Start of other side of panel
Next Step: Attach yarn to the 24th st from end.
Row 38: Ch 1. Sc in the same st where yarn was attached. Sc in the next 32 sts. Turn.
Rows 39-70: Ch 1. Sc across. Turn.
Start of front flap
Rows 71-73: Ch 3 (counts as st). Dc across. Turn.
Row 74: Ch 2. *Hdc in next st. Bbl in next st. Sc in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Hdc in next st. Bbl in last st. Turn.
Row 75: Rep row 71.
Row 76: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1). *Sk next st. Dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 77: Ch 3. *Dc in next ch-1 sp. Dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 78: Rep row 74.
Rows 79-80: Ch 1. Sc across. Turn.
Rows 81-82: Ch 1. Sk 1st st. Sc in next st. Sc across to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Assembly
• All assembly is done with a whip stitch. Feel free to use your preferred method.
• Lay work with Ws facing upward.
• Seam sides of panels to the sides of side flaps. There should be 4 seams total.
• For more help with seaming, check out the video tutorial. Fast forward to 18:03.
• Turn work Rs out.
Strap
• Attach yarn to seam near side flap.
• Work 5 sc along top of side slap. Turn
• Hdc across. Continue working rows of hdc until strap measures 42” of desired length.
• Whip stitch strap to top of other side flap.
• Weave in all ends.