Crochet purse that merges vintage charm with modern elegance. Coupled with adding a metal kiss frame and a delicate lining.
You can use it also as crochet mini bag if you attach a strap. Or as a coin purse as well.
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Free Pattern for Crochet Purse
Materials
Sensy Premium 2mm Polyester Rope. 100% Polypropylene. Color: Beige. Around half of a 251-yard ball is enough.
Stitch marker
Sewing needle
Scissors
Lighter
Stitch Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
Inc: Increase (2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
Sl st: Slip Stitch
pm: Place marker
st/s: Stitch/es
How To Crochet a Purse
Crochet Base
Crochet purse pattern is quite easy. You need to know how to single crochet in the round and increase. Beginning with oval base and after that crochet for 20 rows straight up (or to the desired height).
Oval Base Instructions:
Round 1: Ch 19, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, pm, 16 sc, 3 sc in one, 16sc, 2sc in the last stitch. (38sts)
Round 2: Inc, pm on the 1st st, 16 sc, inc in each of next 3 st, 16 sc, inc in each of last 2 st. (44sts)
Round 3: 1 sc, pm, inc, 16 sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 1 sc, 16 sc (until 4 sts left to the marker), 1sc, inc, 1sc, inc. (50 sts)
Body
Rounds 4-24:
Work 1 sc in each st. Fasten off.
Hide yarn tails, leave short end and melt it using lighter carefully, press against crochet purse to secure it.
I have 14 cm (5.5 in) wide and 12.5 cm (4.9 in) high base (laying flat)
Coin Purse Crochet Video
In the YouTube video below, I show the coin purse crochet process step-by-step, including how to sew in the metal frame and add lining and a few more tips and tricks!
Add Metal Kiss Frame
Split stitches in half for each side and place markers. We do not attach frame on these sides. Leave 2-3 stitches unattached. Using sewing technique based on backstitch, attach to the base. Put the needle under the both stitch legs of the last crochet row and through the metal frame hole. Do both sides separate.
You can stop here (it already is pretty), but if you want to add lining, move to the next steps.
Lining
Lining is pretty easy. Measure crochet purse. In my case, height – 12.5 cm (4.9 in), width – 14cm (5.5 in). Remember to include 1 cm (0.39 in) seam allowance on each side of what you will sew.
Lining size: Height (12.5+2cm)*2 = 29 cm (11.4 in). In the folded way it will be 14.5cm. Width=14cm + 2cm=16cm (6.3 in).
Sew both sides. Take measurements of the crochet purse bottom (oval part where increases were). I have 3cm wide (1.18 in).
Take the lining and make 3cm wide flaps at the bottom. Sew.
Fold the upper part outwards. Lining is ready.
Align it with the sides. Attach it to purse by sewing into the frame’s holes as close as possible. This way, the sewing line will be almost invisible.
Don’t forget to experiment, personalize, and most importantly, have fun along the way. Crochet is not just a hobby; it’s self-expression and a way to connect with others who share your passion. So, grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s crochet something amazing together!
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out other crochet bag tutorials:
Round Crochet Bag Free Pattern
Advanced Crochet Stitch Crochet Bag
Happy crocheting!