Bloom with beautiful style through Free Crochet Flower Purse Pattern featuring floral elegance practical storage and lovely charm for outing.
There’s a unique joy in having a small purse that combines charm and practicality, and the Free Crochet Flower Purse Pattern delivers just that. This adorable accessory features a standout floral design that adds personality and a touch of whimsy to any outfit. It’s the perfect size to carry essentials like your phone, keys, and wallet, making it both attractive and useful for daily outings.
The purse’s focal point is the intricate flower motif, which gives the piece inviting texture and a three-dimensional feel. The round shape complements the floral centerpiece and offers a balanced silhouette. Stitch details around the flower add subtle depth, enhancing the overall appearance. Additionally, the project allows for plenty of personalization—choose from a range of yarn colors, experiment with different fibers, or finish the purse with beads or buttons to suit your personal style.
Free Crochet Flower Purse Pattern for Spring Style
This pattern fits nicely with intermediate crocheters comfortable with basic stitches and looking to work on shaping and decorative elements. Beginners with some patience and determination will also find it a rewarding challenge.
The Free Crochet Flower Purse Pattern, you’ll work on constructing the flower motif, forming the body of the purse, and assembling all parts with polished finishing touches. It’s a satisfying way to enhance your skills while ending up with a charming, functional accessory.
For anyone seeking a sweet, practical accessory with a floral twist, this purse pattern delivers a lovely result to brighten your day and complement your wardrobe. Give it a try and enjoy bringing this unique purse to life stitch by stitch.
Crochet Purse with Lily Decoration Pattern
This delicate and charming crochet purse features an eye-catching lily flower motif as decoration. Perfect for gifting or personal use, it combines textured double and triple crochet stitches to create a lovely floral design with a sturdy purse base. The pattern is ideal for crocheters with some experience looking to practice stitch increases, front post stitches, and crochet motif assembly.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Intermediate (some familiarity with double crochet, triple crochet, front post stitches recommended)
- Terminology: US crochet terms
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Polycherry yarn (or similar light weight / sport yarn)
- Hook: 4/0 Tulip crochet hook (~3.5 – 4 mm)
- Other: Tapestry needle, scissors, lighter (for finishing ends)
Gauge
Gauge is flexible for this design. Aim for a fabric that is firm enough to hold shape but still flexible. Adjust hook size to achieve desired fabric tension.
Abbreviations List
| Abbreviation | Term |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| tr | Triple crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| fp dc | Front post double crochet (explained below) |
Special Stitch Instructions
Front Post Double Crochet (fp dc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of stitch indicated. Yarn over and complete double crochet as usual. Used to create texture and height differences.
Finished Size
Approximately 7 inches (18 cm) wide x 5 inches (13 cm) tall (excluding strap length).
Pattern Instructions
Purse Body – Section 1 (Base and Sides)
Row 1 (Foundation Round):
- Make a magic ring.
- Make 2 chains (does not count as stitch).
- Enter the magic ring; make 1 dc, ch 1; repeat this sequence 12 times.
- Pull the ring tight and join with a sl st to the first dc.
This creates the circular base with chain loops that will form scalloped edges.
Row 2:
- Ch 2 (counts as first dc).
- In each ch-1 loop: make 2 dc, ch 1, repeat 12 times.
- Join with a sl st to the top of initial ch 2.
Doubling the stitch count while maintaining chain spaces builds the base larger and creates height.
Row 3:
- Ch 2 (counts as first dc).
- In same stitch, make 1 dc (dc increase).
- Make 1 ch, skip 1 ch, in the next stitch do 1 dc, then dc increase.
- Repeat the pattern 10 times.
- Join with a sl st.
This creates rows of solid double crochet with strategic increases to expand bag sides.
Row 4:
- Ch 2.
- 1 dc, dc increase, 1 dc, ch 1, skip chain; repeat 12 times.
- Join with a sl st.
Row alternates increases and chains for shaping with slight lace effect.
Row 5:
- Ch 2.
- 3 dc, dc increase, 1 dc; repeat 12 times.
- Join with a sl st.
- Ch 1, fasten off with thread trimmed carefully (using lighter).
This final row forms a solid base for purse sides and prepares for flower applique.
Row 6:
- Repeat Rows 1 through 5 to make the second identical section for purse front or back.
Now you have two purse panels formed. Each will be decorated individually before assembly.
Lily Flower Decoration
Begin on one panel to work the floral motif.
Locate starting point:
- From the stitch where you joined in the previous round, skip 3 stitches then work fp dc (front post double crochet) around the designated stitch.
Row 1 – Petal Base:
- Make a slip knot and join yarn.
- Ch 4.
- In the same fp dc stitch, make 3 triple crochets (tr).
- This creates the first petal segment.
Row 2:
- Ch 4 (counts as first tr).
- Turn and work 1 tr into the same stitch.
- Next 3 stitches: 3 tr.
- (This row builds up the petals gradually).
Row 3:
- Ch 4, turn.
- In same stitch, make 1 tr.
- Next 4 stitches: 4 tr.
Petal expands evenly in height and width for visual fullness.
Round Join:
- With yarn doubled over hook, enter first row front post.
- Make 3 triple crochets, 3 chains skip 2 dc, then in next fp dc, make 3 triple crochets.
- Join with a sl st to first triple crochet.
Round Slip Stitch:
- Slip stitch around the ring to the first chain-4 space.
- Make 2 slip stitches in following holes to form a clean join.
Row 5 (Petal Fill):
- Ch 4, turn.
- Work across stitches:
- 2 tr in next 2 stitches
- 1 tr in next chain space
- 3 tr in next 3 stitches
- 3 tr in large chain space (flower center)
- 3 tr in next 3 stitches
- 1 tr in next chain space
- 3 tr in next 3 stitches
- Total 17 triple crochets.
Row 6 (Petal Edge):
- Ch 6, turn.
- Skip 2 stitches (including current and preceding).
- In next stitch, work 2 tr, then triple crochet increase (3 tr in one stitch), ch 3.
- Repeat this pattern 3 times.
- Skip 1 stitch and work 1 tr in last stitch.
Row 7 (Picot Flower Petals):
- Ch 3 and turn.
- From flower, count 2 holes, then insert in third hole (fp dc).
- Make a sl st there.
- Into cavity make 4 dc.
- Make a picot: Ch 2, insert hook in front loops, sc.
- Into the same cavity, make 4 dc.
- Skip 2 stitches, make a sc in middle of motif.
- Skip 2 stitches, make 4 dc in next cavity.
- Picot again: Ch 2, sc in front loops.
- Make 4 dc again in same cavity.
- Skip 2 stitches and make a sc.
- Repeat until you have made 5 petals.
Final Petal Join:
- Count 2 stitches from flower base and sl st into dc stitch to secure petals.
- Fasten off yarn and tidy ends using a lighter.
Flower Pistil (Center)
- Using yellow yarn, make a slip knot.
- Insert into center of flower base with a front post grip.
- Work 12 dc around center.
- Skip 2 chains, then work 10 dc around adjacent chain loops.
- Join with a sl st.
- Ch 1 and fasten off.
Assembly
- Place flower motif on one purse section.
- Starting from flower petal edge, count 6 stitches. Join yarn.
- Work 42 sc in a twist (spiral around edge) connecting two purse panels.
- On opposite panel front, work 15 sc for section, then work the strap:
- Chain 50, join with sl st,
- Continue 15 sc, turn.
- Work 15 sc, ch 4, then 15 sc.
- Join with sl st to initial stitch.
- Fasten off and tidy all remaining threads carefully.
Assembly & Finishing
- Sew or slip stitch purse panels securely, making sure flower motif is centered.
- Attach strap firmly using slip stitches and secure ends.
- Carefully melt yarn ends with lighter to prevent unraveling (exercise caution).
- Weave in any loose threads.
Summary of Stitches Used
- Chain (ch): For Foundation and spacing
- Single Crochet (sc): For edging and joining
- Double Crochet (dc): Main body stitch
- Triple Crochet (tr): Used extensively in flower petals for texture and height
- Front Post Double Crochet (fp dc): Creates raised stitches as flower base
- Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining and finishing
How to Start This Pattern
Begin by making the base of the purse with a magic ring and chaining double crochets and chain stitches in rounds to create an open base circle. This expands with increases and alternating double crochet stitches to build the body of the purse. Make two identical panels. On one panel, crochet a striking lily flower using triple crochets and front post stitches for dimension. Assemble the bag by joining the panels with single crochet stitches and add a simple strap using chains and slip stitches. Finish with careful weaving and securing of yarn ends.
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