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Strawberry purse Pattern

Strawberry purse Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

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

About This Strawberry purse Pattern

This pattern makes an adorable strawberry-themed purse featuring a round textured body, a scalloped flap, tiny strawberries and a handle. You will crochet the main parts in circular rounds and assemble them with simple sewing and decorative beadwork. It uses sport weight yarn and a 3 mm hook for a sturdy, well-shaped finish.

Strawberry purse Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or as a special accessory for little ones, the purse measures about 15 cm by 15 cm. Detailed step-by-step rounds, photos, and finishing notes help you complete a polished piece.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry purse Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings playful charm and practical function together in one delightful piece. I enjoy how the scalloped flap and tiny strawberries add personality with small, satisfying crochet motifs. The pattern lets me mix simple stitches into a textured, professional-looking purse that works up quickly. I also appreciate how easy it is to customize colors and bead decorations to create unique variations. Sharing this pattern always makes me smile because the finished purse makes a lovely handmade gift.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this purse by changing the color palette; try pastel shades for a softer, vintage look or bold brights for a playful vibe.

To make a larger purse, I work with a thicker yarn and a larger hook and add extra rounds to the main body until I reach the desired diameter.

For a mini keychain version I use thinner yarn and a smaller hook, and reduce rounds for the body and flap to create a pocket-sized accent.

I often swap the wooden button for a decorative metal or shank button to coordinate with the beads or to create a different style.

Try embroidering tiny seeds or decorative stitches on the front with contrasting yarn for a hand-painted look.

I sometimes add a lining for extra structure; cut a fabric lining to match the interior and sew it in place before attaching the handle.

Change the strap length easily by adjusting the number of chains when making the handle to suit children or adults.

Mix bead styles—glass, wooden, or seed beads—to create textured accents on the main body or strawberries for a unique finish.

If you want a sturdier shape, I reinforce the brim with cardboard or interfacing covered in fabric before sewing it in place.

I recommend experimenting with the scallop size by changing the number of DCs in each scallop group to make larger or smaller scallops.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases can cause uneven shaping; count stitches at the end of each round to ensure the correct stitch totals. ✗ Skipping the instruction to crochet both main parts the same way will give mismatched pieces; always make two identical main parts before joining. ✗ Failing to leave the yarn uncut when joining both halves prevents continuous brim work; do not cut the yarn so you can seamlessly crochet the upper brim. ✗ Stuffing the strawberries too early or unevenly results in lumpy shapes; fill the strawberries gradually while crocheting to maintain smooth form. ✗ Using only a single thread for the handle makes it weak for regular use; use two strands and a 3.5 mm hook for a firmer, more durable strap.

Strawberry purse Pattern

Make a charming strawberry-inspired crossbody purse with this intermediate crochet pattern. You will create a textured red body, a scalloped white-and-pink flap, tiny crocheted strawberries, leaves, and a neat handle. The pattern includes full materials, abbreviations, step-by-step rounds, assembly and finishing instructions so you can crochet a complete purse ready to gift or wear.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Strawberry purse Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight yarn / 5 ply (12 wpi) - Kacenka by Nitarna Ceska Trebova, mixture 60% cotton 40% acrylic, approx 164 yards (150 meters) per 50g ball
  • 02
    Color 3374 red - about 45 g (main color for purse)
  • 03
    Color 0010 white - about 8 g (flap)
  • 04
    Color 3324 light pink - small amount (scallops and trim)
  • 05
    Color 7994 brown - small amount (handle)
  • 06
    Color 6124 hot green - small amount (leaves/stem)
  • 07
    Color 6954 dark green - very small amount (accents)
  • 08
    Color 3334 hot pink - very small amount (details)
  • 09
    Total yarn needed about 61 grams / 200 yards approximately for the purse

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (US C or D)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US 4/E) for handle (or 3.5 mm for two-strand handle)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Common sewing threads and needle
  • 05
    One wooden button average 1.8 cm / 0.7 inches
  • 06
    Small amount of toy filling (for strawberries)
  • 07
    Mix of beads e.g. Toho beads 4 mm diameter / beads size 6/0 (white, light pink, red glass beads and green wooden beads)
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 10
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Main part of the purse :

Info :

Beginning: use red yarn and crochet: CH 4, join first stitch with 1 Slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 11 DC in the middle of the ring, join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 12 DC totally)

Round 2 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 1 DC in very first stitch, [inc of DC] - repeat 11 times totally, join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 24 DC)

Round 3 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), [CH 1, 1 DC in next stitch] repeat the group in brackets to the end of the round (you will repeat it 23 times totally). Join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 24 DC and 24 CH-spaces totally)

Round 4 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 1 DC in very first CH-space from previous round. 2 DC in every CH-space from previous round, repeat to the end of the round (you will repeat it 23 times totally). Join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 48 DC totally)

Round 5 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 1 DC in very first stitch (picture bellow), now you will make [1 DC in next stitch, inc of DC in next stitch] - repeat this group in brackets 23 times totally, 1 DC in next stitch, join first DC with 1 SlSt, end the work (72 DC).

Round 6 :

CH 3 (count as first DC) + CH 1, [skip one stitch, 1 DC in next stitch + CH 1] - repeat the group in the brackets to the end of the round (you will repeat it 35 times totally). Join first stitch of the round with 1 SlSt (you will have 36 DC and 36 CH-spaces).

Round 7 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 1 DC in first CH-space from previous round, 2 DC in next two CH-spaces from previous round, 3 DC in next CH-space from previous round, [2 DC in next three CH-spaces, 3 DC in next CH-space] - repeat the group in the brackets 8 times totally, join first stitch of the round with 1 SlSt (you will have 81 stitches).

Round 8 :

CH 1 - just a helper, don't count it, 1 SC in next 12 stitches from previous round, 1 HDC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 4 stitches, [inc of DC] - repeat 6 times totally, 1 DC in next 13 stitches, [inc of DC] - repeat 6 times totally, 1 DC in next 4 stitches, 1 HDC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 12 stitches (you will have 71 stitches). There will left 22 stitches, you will not crochet into them. CH 1 for turning the work, turn.

Round 9 :

1 SC in next 12 stitches, 1 HDC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 45 stitches, 1 HDC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 12 stitches (you will have 71 stitches totally), CH 1 for turning the work, turn.

Round 10 :

1 SC in each stitch from previous round (you will have 71 SC totally), end the work.

Info :

Make this part of the purse one time again.

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Join both parts together: You have two same parts, which you place by the right sides to each other and crochet them together. You could also sew them, but the pattern suggests crocheting them together on the reserve side. Use red yarn and crochet one row of SC (71 SC), do not cut the yarn, you will continuously crochet the upper brim. Turn the purse into the right side.

— Upper brim of purse :

Info :

Use red yarn and crochet in the circle rounds.

Round 1 :

CH 1 as a helper, don't count it and continue 1 SC in next 3 stitches on the side, 1 SC in next 22 stitches in the middle part of first part, 1 SC in next 3 stitches on the side of first part, 1 SC in the middle stitch from crocheting of both parts, 1 SC in next 3 stitches on the side of second part, 1 SC in next 22 stitches in the middle part of second piece, 1 SC in next 3 stitches on the side, join first stitch of the round with 1 SlSt (you will have 58 SC totally).

Round 2 :

CH 1 as a helper, don't count it, 1 SC in every stitch from previous round (58 SC), join first stitch of the round with 1 SlSt.

Round 3 :

1 SlSt in every stitch from previous round (58 SlSt), end the work. Neaten free threads.

— Flap :

Info :

Beginning: use white yarn and crochet CH 4, join first stitch with 1 SlSt to form a ring.

Round 1 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 11 DC in the middle of the ring, join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 12 DC totally)

Round 2 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), 1 DC in very first stitch, [inc of DC] - repeat 11 times totally, join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 24 DC)

Round 3 :

CH 3 (count as first DC), [CH 1, 1 DC in next stitch] repeat the group in brackets to the end of the round (you will repeat it 23 times totally). Join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 24 DC and 24 CH-spaces totally)

Round 4 :

CH 3 (count as first DC) + CH 1, 1 DC in very first CH-space from previous round, [1 DC + 1 CH + 1 DC] in every CH-space from previous round, repeat to the end of the round (you will repeat it 23 times totally). Join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 24 groups of [1 DC + 1 CH + 1 DC] totally).

Round 5 :

CH 3 (count as first DC) + CH 1, 1 DC in very first CH-space from previous round, [1 DC + 1 CH + 1 DC] in every CH-space from previous round, repeat to the end of the round (you will repeat it 23 times totally). Join first DC with 1 SlSt (you will have 24 groups of [1 DC + 1 CH + 1 DC] totally).

Round 6 :

CH 3 (count as first DC) + CH 2, 1 DC in very first CH-space from previous round, [1 DC + 2 CH + 1 DC] in every CH-space from previous round, repeat to the end of the round (you will repeat it 23 times totally). Join first DC with 1 SlSt. (You will have 24 groups of [1 DC + 2 CH + 1 DC] totally).

Round 7 :

CH 1 as a helper, [3 SC in each CH-space from previous round]. Join first SC with 1 SlSt (you will have 72 SC totally), end the work.

Round 8 :

Change the color, use light pink yarn and crochet 1 SC in each stitch around. Join first SC with 1 SlSt (you will have 72 SC totally)

Round 8 :

Continue with light pink yarn, CH 1 as a helper [skip one stitch, 5 DC in one stitch, skip one stitch, 1 SlSt in next stitch] - repeat it 8 times totally, CH 5, skip 3 stitches (make a button's hole), 1 SlSt in next stitch, [skip one stitch, 5 DC in one stitch, skip one stitch, 1 SlSt in next stitch] - repeat it 9 times totally, join first stitch of the round with 1 SlSt, end the work.

Info :

Neaten free threads of all parts of the purse nicely. Pin the upper part of the flap on the back side of the purse. The button hole should be in the middle of the front side. Open the purse and sew the flap inside, use common sewing thread and needle. Sew scallops to main part of the purse with tiny stitches.

— Handle :

Info :

Adjust the length of the handle according to the age of the child. The example is a cross body purse for a 6 years old girl. Use brown yarn, hook 3.5 mm, two threads of yarn to make the handle firmer and crochet CH 134, now you will make 1 SlSt in each CH, but you will insert a hook in the side loop of the chains.

Info :

Sew the handle in the middle of the purse. Use common sewing thread and needle.

— Strawberry (make 2) :

Info :

Use red yarn, hook 3 mm. Make 2 same strawberries. Crochet in circle spiral rounds, it means, that you will not join the rounds and you will not turn the work at the end of the round.

Round 1 :

CH 2, 7 SC in second stitch from the hook (7 SC)

Round 2 - 3 :

1 SC in each stitch around (7 SC)

Round 4 :

[inc, 1 SC in next stitch] - repeat 2 times totally, 1 SC in next 3 stitches (9 SC)

Round 5 :

[inc, 1 SC in next 2 stitches] - repeat 2 times totally, 1 SC in next 3 stitches (11 SC)

Round 6 :

[inc, 1 SC in next 3 stitches] - repeat 2 times totally, 1 SC in next 3 stitches (13 SC). Fill the strawberry with the toy filling as you go.

Round 7 :

[inc, 1 SC in next 3 stitches] - repeat 3 times totally, 1 SC in next stitch (16 SC)

Round 8 - 10 :

1 SC in each stitch around (16 SC)

Round 11 :

[dec, 1 SC in next stitch] - repeat 5 times totally, 1 SC in next stitch (11 SC)

Round 12 :

[dec] - repeat 5 times totally, 1 SlSt in next stitch (6 stitches), end the work. Sew the rest of the stitches.

— Leaf (make 2) :

Info :

Use dark green yarn, hook 3 mm. Crochet in the circle.

Info :

Beginning: CH 4, join first stitch with 1 SlSt and make a ring.

Round 1 :

9 SC in the middle of the ring, 1 SlSt in first stitch of the round (9 SC)

Round 2 :

[CH 2, 1 SlSt in next stitch] - repeat 9 times totally, end the work.

— Stem :

Info :

Use hot green yarn, insert a hook in the middle of the strawberry and crochet CH 16, end the work. Pull the stem through the middle of the leaf and sew the leaf on the strawberry. The stem of second strawberry is CH 18.

— Bow :

Info :

Use red yarn, hook 3 mm.

Info :

Beginning: CH 13

Row 1 :

Insert hook in fourth stitch from the hook and make 1 DC, 1 DC in next 3 stitches, 1 SC in next 2 stitches, 1 DC in next 3 stitches, 1 DC + 1 SlSt in next stitch, end the work. Fasten free threads.

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Cut about 20 cm (7,8 inches) of red yarn and tie the yarn around the middle of the bow several times (part of SC). Make the knot on the back side. Neaten free threads.

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Crochet one row around both parts of the bow separately. Insert a hook in very first stitch next the middle part (it is marked by yellow dot - beginning) and make CH 2, 1 SlSt in next stitch - repeat 8 times totally, end the work. Crochet by the same way on the second part of the bow.

— Finishing :

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Use white beads average 4 mm / beads size 6/0 and sew them on the bow. Sew the stems of the strawberries on the reverse side of the bow and then sew the bow on the flap. Sew white, light pink and red beads on the strawberries. Use tapestry needle and sew red beads on the flap, as you see on the picture. Use red glass beads and green wooden beads and tapestry needle and sew them on the main part of the purse on the front side. Sew wooden button average 1.8 cm / 0.7 inches on the main part of the purse, in the middle of round 5 of front side.

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Your strawberry purse is finished. Congratulation :-)

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the two main purse parts with right sides together and crochet one row of SC (71 SC) around the edge to join them, leaving the yarn attached to continue the upper brim.
  • Turn the purse to the right side, crochet the upper brim rounds, then neaten free threads and attach the flap inside the top back of the purse, centering the buttonhole to match the front.
  • Sew the scalloped edge of the flap to the main part using tiny stitches so scallops are secured to the back side of the purse.
  • Sew the handle to the middle of the purse using common sewing thread and needle, reinforcing the attachment point so the strap is secure.
  • Sew the strawberries, leaves and stems onto the flap/bow assembly, then stitch the bow to the flap; sew beads and the wooden button on the front as instructed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds for the strawberries and do not join at the end of each round to maintain smooth shaping.
  • 💡Do not cut the yarn when joining the two main parts; you will continue crocheting the upper brim with the same yarn strand.
  • 💡Pin parts in position before sewing (flap, scallops, bow, strawberries) to ensure accurate placement and symmetry.
  • 💡Neaten and weave in free threads as you go for a tidy finish and to avoid bulky seams at the end.

This strawberry purse pattern is a sweet little project that mixes classic crochet rounds with playful, decorative finishing. It makes a charming gift or a special accessory that brightens any outfit. Give it a try and enjoy the detailed photos and step-by-step rounds that make the process smooth and fun. 🍓🧶😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished purse measures approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in height and 15 cm (6 inches) in width using the recommended sport weight yarn and 3 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but the final size and gauge will change; use an appropriate hook and adjust stitch counts or rounds if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses circular rounds, changing colors, small motif assembly, and some shaping; basic familiarity with DC, SC, HDC, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this purse in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and whether you make extra embellishments.

How do I make the handle sturdier?

Use two strands of yarn held together and crochet the handle with a 3.5 mm hook as suggested, and sew securely to the purse center for extra durability.