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Sweet Strawberry Blossom Crochet Purse Pattern

Sweet Strawberry Blossom Crochet Purse Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Quick Craft

Fits nicely into a free afternoon — 2 to 5 hours of focused, enjoyable crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Sweet Strawberry Blossom Crochet Purse Pattern

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This charming bag makes a magical gift for birthdays, spring outings, or dress-up play. It is perfectly sized for a child's treasures and brings a bright pop of handmade joy to any outfit.

Why You'll Love This Sweet Strawberry Blossom Crochet Purse Pattern

I absolutely fell in love with this design because of how the different textures come together. Combining crochet with beads and a wooden button gives it such a high-quality, boutique look. Plus, making those tiny dangling strawberries is incredibly satisfying!

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I have always had a soft spot for vintage-inspired children's accessories, and this sweet strawberry purse is everything I love about crafting wrapped up in one project. When I was making my first one, I kept thinking about how much joy a little girl would get from carrying her tiny treasures in it. The texture of the red body combined with the delicate white and pink blossom flap is just magical.

If you want to put your own spin on this, try playing with the colors! A wild strawberry version using deep forest green and a cream-colored flap would look absolutely stunning. Or, if you want a more modern pastel vibe, try a soft peach color with a mint green stem.

My absolute favorite part of the process is sewing on the beads. It feels like adding actual magic dust to the project. I like to scatter them randomly on the red body to look like real strawberry seeds. Just put on your favorite podcast, pour a warm cup of tea, and enjoy the slow, mindful process of stitching these sweet details together.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When sewing the scalloped flap to the back of the purse, it is easy to accidentally sew through both layers of the bag, which will sew your purse shut. Always slip a piece of cardboard inside the bag before sewing to keep the layers separated.✗ If you do not use a stitch marker when working the continuous spiral of the strawberry charms, you will easily lose track of your round starts. Make sure to mark the first stitch of every round to keep the shaping correct.✗ When crocheting the handle, pulling your slip stitches too tight can cause the strap to curl and lose its elasticity. Keep a relaxed, even tension as you work into the side loops of your chain.✗ Be careful when positioning the buttonhole on the flap. If you do not center the 5-chain loop perfectly on the front, your flap will sit crooked when buttoned up. Pin the flap in place first to check the alignment before sewing the button.

Sweet Strawberry Blossom Crochet Purse Pattern

Get ready to crochet the sweetest little accessory ever! This delightful strawberry bag is perfect for little ones who love a touch of whimsical, berry-inspired style. With its gorgeous scalloped flap, dangling strawberry charms, and lovely textured details, it is a joy to stitch up. I will guide you through every step so you can easily create a treasured handmade keepsake.

Intermediate 3-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Sweet Strawberry Blossom Crochet Purse Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approximately 45 grams of Sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn in a vibrant red
  • 02
    Around 8 grams of Sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn in crisp white
  • 03
    Small amounts of Sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn in light pink, hot pink, brown, hot green, and dark green

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.0 mm (US C or D) crochet hook
  • 02
    3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • 04
    Fine sewing needle and regular sewing thread
  • 05
    One wooden button (approximately 1.8 cm or 0.7 inches in diameter)
  • 06
    A small handful of polyester toy stuffing
  • 07
    A mix of 4 mm (6/0) glass beads in white, light pink, and red, plus matching green wooden beads

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— 1. Main Purse Panels (Make 2) :

Beginning :

Using your red yarn and the 3.0 mm hook, ch 4 and join with a sl st to the first chain to make a ring.

Round 1 :

ch 3 (this counts as your first dc), work 11 dc directly into the ring, then join to the top of the ch-3 with a sl st (12 dc in total).

Round 2 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 1 dc in the very first stitch, then work an inc of dc in each of the remaining 11 stitches, join with a sl st to the first dc (24 dc in total).

Round 3 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), [ch 1, 1 dc in the next stitch] repeat this pattern all the way around to the end of the round, then join with a sl st to the first dc (24 dc and 24 ch-spaces in total).

Round 4 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 1 dc in the very first ch-space from the previous round, then work 2 dc in every remaining ch-space around, join with a sl st to the first dc (48 dc in total).

Round 5 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 1 dc in the very first stitch, then repeat [1 dc in the next stitch, inc of dc in the following stitch] 23 times, work 1 dc in the last stitch, join with a sl st to the first dc, and fasten off (72 dc in total).

Round 6 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc) + ch 1, [skip the next stitch, work 1 dc in the next stitch, then ch 1] repeat this pattern all the way around, then join with a sl st to the first dc (36 dc and 36 ch-spaces in total).

Round 7 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 1 dc in the first ch-space, work 2 dc in each of the next two ch-spaces, work 3 dc in the next ch-space, then repeat [2 dc in each of the next three ch-spaces, 3 dc in the next ch-space] 8 times, then join with a sl st to the first stitch (81 stitches in total).

Round 8 :

ch 1 (this is a turning chain and does not count as a stitch), work 1 sc in each of the next 12 stitches, 1 hdc in the next stitch, 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches, work [inc of dc] 6 times, work 1 dc in each of the next 13 stitches, work [inc of dc] 6 times, work 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 hdc in the next stitch, and 1 sc in each of the next 12 stitches (71 stitches in total). Leave the remaining 22 stitches unworked, ch 1 to turn, and turn your work.

Round 9 :

work 1 sc in each of the next 12 stitches, 1 hdc in the next stitch, 1 dc in each of the next 45 stitches, 1 hdc in the next stitch, and 1 sc in each of the next 12 stitches (71 stitches in total), ch 1 to turn, and turn your work.

Round 10 :

work 1 sc in every stitch across (71 sc in total), then fasten off and weave in your ends. Repeat this entire section to make a second matching panel.

— 2. Joining the Panels :

Info :

Place your two completed red panels together with their right sides facing each other. We will crochet them together from the wrong side.

Step 1 :

Using red yarn, work one row of 71 sc through both thicknesses to join the panels together. Do not cut your yarn when finished; you will continue directly into the upper brim. Turn the purse right side out.

— 3. Upper Brim :

Round 1 :

ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches on the side, 1 sc in each of the 22 stitches across the middle of the first panel, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches on the side of the first panel, 1 sc in the center joining stitch between both panels, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches on the side of the second panel, 1 sc in each of the 22 stitches across the middle of the second panel, and 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches on the side, then join with a sl st to the first sc (58 sc in total).

Round 2 :

ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 1 sc in every stitch around, then join with a sl st to the first sc (58 sc in total).

Round 3 :

work 1 sl st in every stitch around (58 sl st in total), then fasten off and weave in all loose yarn ends neatly.

— 4. The Flap :

Beginning :

Using white yarn and your 3.0 mm hook, ch 4 and join with a sl st to the first chain to make a ring.

Round 1 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 11 dc into the center of the ring, then join with a sl st to the first dc (12 dc in total).

Round 2 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 1 dc in the very first stitch, then work an inc of dc in each of the remaining 11 stitches, join with a sl st to the first dc (24 dc in total).

Round 3 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc), [ch 1, 1 dc in the next stitch] repeat this pattern all the way around, then join with a sl st to the first dc (24 dc and 24 ch-spaces in total).

Round 4 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc) + ch 1, work 1 dc in the first ch-space from the previous round, then work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in each remaining ch-space around, join with a sl st to the first dc (24 groups of [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in total).

Round 5 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc) + ch 1, work 1 dc in the first ch-space, then work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in every ch-space around, join with a sl st to the first dc (24 groups of [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in total).

Round 6 :

ch 3 (counts as your first dc) + ch 2, work 1 dc in the first ch-space, then work [1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc] in every ch-space around, join with a sl st to the first dc (24 groups of [1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc] in total).

Round 7 :

ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work [3 sc in each ch-space] all the way around, join with a sl st to the first sc, and fasten off (72 sc in total).

Round 8 :

Attach light pink yarn and work 1 sc in every stitch around, then join with a sl st to the first sc (72 sc in total).

Round 9 :

Continuing with light pink yarn, ch 1, repeat [skip the next stitch, work 5 dc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, work 1 sl st in the next stitch] 8 times, then ch 5 and skip the next 3 stitches to create the buttonhole, work 1 sl st in the next stitch, then repeat [skip the next stitch, work 5 dc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, work 1 sl st in the next stitch] 9 times, join with a sl st to the first stitch, and fasten off.

— 5. The Handle :

Step 1 :

Using two strands of brown yarn held together and your 3.5 mm hook, ch 134 (or adjust this chain length to fit your child).

Step 2 :

Rotate your chain slightly to find the side loops of the chain. Work 1 sl st into the side loop of each chain stitch all the way across, then fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

— 6. Strawberries (Make 2) :

Info :

These cute strawberry charms are worked in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join or turn at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

Using red yarn and your 3.0 mm hook, ch 2, then work 7 sc in the second chain from your hook (7 sc).

Round 2-3 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (7 sc).

Round 4 :

Work [inc, 1 sc in the next stitch] 2 times, then work 1 sc in each of the remaining 3 stitches (9 sc).

Round 5 :

Work [inc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches] 2 times, then work 1 sc in each of the remaining 3 stitches (11 sc).

Round 6 :

Work [inc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches] 2 times, then work 1 sc in each of the remaining 3 stitches (13 sc). Start stuffing the strawberry with polyester toy filling now and continue to stuff as you go.

Round 7 :

Work [inc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches] 3 times, then work 1 sc in the last stitch (16 sc).

Round 8-10 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around (16 sc).

Round 11 :

Work [dec, 1 sc in the next stitch] 5 times, then work 1 sc in the last stitch (11 sc).

Round 12 :

Work [dec] 5 times, then work 1 sl st in the next stitch (6 stitches remaining). Fasten off, weave the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and sew securely.

— 7. Leaves (Make 2) :

Beginning :

Using dark green yarn and your 3.0 mm hook, ch 4 and join with a sl st to the first chain to make a ring.

Round 1 :

Work 9 sc into the center of the ring, then join with a sl st to the first sc (9 sc).

Round 2 :

Work [ch 2, 1 sl st in the next stitch] 9 times, then fasten off.

— 8. Stems :

Step 1 :

Using hot green yarn, insert your hook into the top center of one strawberry and crochet a chain of 16. Fasten off. Pull this chain stem through the center of one leaf, then sew the leaf securely to the top of the strawberry.

Step 2 :

Repeat the process for the second strawberry, but crochet a chain of 18 instead to make the stem slightly longer. Pull through the second leaf and sew in place.

— 9. Bow :

Beginning :

Using red yarn and your 3.0 mm hook, ch 13.

Row 1 :

Insert your hook into the fourth chain from the hook and work 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chains, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, and work [1 dc + 1 sl st] in the last chain. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Step 1 :

Cut a 20 cm length of red yarn. Wrap this yarn tightly around the center of the bow several times to cinch it, then tie a secure knot on the back. Weave in the tails.

Step 2 :

To add the scalloped edging, insert your hook into the first stitch next to the wrapped center of the bow. Work [ch 2, 1 sl st in the next stitch] 8 times, then fasten off. Repeat this exact process on the second side of the bow to match.

Assembly Instructions

  • Position the upper straight edge of the white flap against the back of the red purse brim, centering it so the ch-5 buttonhole sits perfectly in the middle of the front. Using regular sewing thread and a needle, sew the flat edge of the flap to the inside back of the purse.
  • Fold the flap over the front and sew down only the back-most scalloped edges of the flap to the back panel of the purse, ensuring the front scallops remain free to lift up.
  • Sew the brown handle ends securely to the inside middle of the purse sides using sewing thread and small, tight stitches.
  • Sew the loose ends of both green strawberry stems to the back side of the red bow, then sew the bow securely onto the front of the white flap.
  • Sew the 1.8 cm wooden button to the front of the red purse body, aligning it perfectly with the middle of Round 5 so it fits into the flap's buttonhole.

Important Notes

  • 💡Using a cotton-acrylic blend yarn is highly recommended because it gives the purse structure and prevents it from stretching too much when filled with treasures.
  • 💡When sewing on the glass beads, use a strong sewing thread that matches the color of the bag to ensure they stay secure and the stitches remain invisible.
  • 💡To make the strap sturdier and less likely to stretch out over time, work your slip stitches into the back bumps (side loops) of the chain as instructed.
  • 💡Take extra care when stuffing the strawberry charms; they should be firm enough to hold their shape but not so overstuffed that the stuffing peeks through the stitches.

I hope you have the absolute best time making this darling strawberry purse! Whether you're gifting it to a sweet little one in your life or keeping it as a delightful spring accessory, it's sure to bring big smiles. Don't forget to take your time sewing on those tiny seed beads—they really make the whole design pop! Happy crocheting, my friends, and may your days be filled with beautiful stitches! 🧶🍓✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight like worsted weight for this bag?

Yes, you can! Just keep in mind that using worsted weight yarn will make the finished purse significantly larger than 15 cm. You will also need to increase your hook size to a 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm and use larger beads so they don't get lost in the bigger stitches.

My flap looks a bit wavy. How can I fix this?

A slightly wavy flap is completely normal! Give it a gentle steam blocking with an iron (be careful not to touch the acrylic yarn directly with the hot iron) to flatten out the stitches and make the scallops lay beautifully.

Is it safe to use safety eyes instead of beads for the strawberry seeds?

While safety eyes are great, they might look a bit too bulky for this specific design. If you're making this purse for a child under three years old, I highly recommend embroidering the seeds with yellow or white yarn instead of using glass beads to eliminate any choking hazards.

How do I make the handle longer or shorter for different ages?

It is so easy to customize! Simply chain more or fewer stitches at the start of the handle. A chain of 134 is perfect for a 6-year-old, but you can easily chain around 100 for a toddler or 160 for an older child. Just test the length on them before working the slip stitch row.