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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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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Strawberry Purse Pattern

This pattern creates a charming strawberry-themed crossbody purse with a scalloped flap, decorative strawberries, leaves and a bow. It uses sport/fine yarn and standard crochet stitches worked in circular rounds. The instructions include step-by-step rounds, assembly and finishing tips to ensure a polished result.

Strawberry Purse Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for crafters comfortable with basic increases, decreases and circular crochet. The finished purse measures approximately 15 cm wide by 15 cm high.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry Purse Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple circle crochet with playful, decorative details that make the purse feel handmade and special. I enjoy how the scalloped flap and tiny strawberries bring a touch of whimsy to a functional accessory. The pattern lets me practice circular shaping and neat finishing while producing a gift-ready item. I also love that you can customize colors and beads to make each purse unique.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the look of this purse by swapping colors; try pastel shades for a softer, vintage feel or neon shades for a playful modern twist.

I sometimes make a larger version by switching to a worsted weight yarn and a larger hook to create a roomy tote-style strawberry bag.

I often add embroidery or surface crochet on the front to create custom patterns or initials for personalization.

I like to replace the wooden button with a decorative metal button or a vintage brooch for a different finishing touch.

I sometimes make the handle shorter and double it to create a small handbag rather than a crossbody for toddlers.

I recommend experimenting with bead types and sizes; tiny seed beads create delicate seed detailing on the strawberries while larger beads make bold accents on the flap.

I occasionally line the purse with fabric for extra structure and to keep small items from poking through the stitches.

I also like adding a small inner pocket by sewing a bit of fabric or crocheting a separate small pocket and attaching it to the inside.

I sometimes make matching accessories like a tiny strawberry keychain or coin pouch using the same colorway to create a coordinated set.

Don't be afraid to mix yarn textures—cotton gives crisp stitches while a cotton blend softens the look and feel for a more cuddly accessory.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when working increases and decreases leads to missed stitch placement; count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure accuracy. ✗ Forgetting to join rounds correctly can create uneven joins and gaps; always join with the stated slip stitch and place a marker to track the first stitch. ✗ Not securing the flap buttonhole in the correct location will make closure awkward; mark and center the buttonhole in the middle of the front side before final sewing. ✗ Sewing scallops without pinning causes misaligned edges; pin the scallops to the purse edge first and use tiny stitches to secure them evenly across the seam.

Strawberry Purse Pattern

Make a sweet strawberry-inspired crochet purse that's perfect for gifts and playful accessories. This pattern walks you through each step to create the main body, scalloped flap, tiny strawberries, leaves and bow. You'll learn circle rounds, joining parts, and decorative finishing to create a charming crossbody bag you'll love to wear or gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Strawberry Purse Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport/fine yarn (12 wpi / 5 ply), approx. 200 yards (61 grams) total
  • 02
    Color 3374 Red - about 45 g
  • 03
    Color 0010 White - about 8 g
  • 04
    Color 3324 Light Pink - small amount for scallops
  • 05
    Color 7994 Brown - small amount for handle
  • 06
    Color 6124 Hot Green - small amount for leaves/stems
  • 07
    Color 6954 Dark Green - small amount for leaves
  • 08
    Color 3334 Hot Pink - very small amount for accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (US C or D)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US E) for handle (optional)
  • 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 / beads size 6/0 (white, light pink, red glass beads) and green wooden beads
  • 08
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Main part of the purse :

Info :

You will crochet all parts of the purse separately. You will sew or crochet them together then. Please follow the instruction. Crochet in the circle rounds, don't turn the work.

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.

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 I would rather crochet them together. You will crochet on the reserve side. Use red yarn and crochet one row of SC (71 SC), as you see on the picture below, don't 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 :

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 (scallops) :

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. Please remember, that the button hole, should be in the middle of the front side, so you should center it. Open the purse and sew the flap inside, as you see on the picture below. Use common sewing thread and needle.

Info :

The flap is sewn already, but if you take a look on the back side part of the purse, you will see, that the rounded part - the scallops are still free. Sew the scallops to the main part of the purse too. Make tiny stitches.

— Handle :

Info :

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

Info :

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

— Strawberry :

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 :

Info :

Make two same leaves. Use dark green yarn, hook 3 mm. Crochet in the circle.

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.

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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 :

Info :

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 below. 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.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the upper part of the flap to the back inside of the purse, center the buttonhole in the middle of the front side, open the purse and sew the flap inside using common sewing thread and needle.
  • Sew scallops of the flap to the main part of the purse using tiny stitches so edges lie flat and evenly around the front edge.
  • Sew the handle securely to the middle sides of the purse using common sewing thread and needle, reinforcing with several passes for strength.
  • Sew the stems and leaves of the strawberries to the reverse side of the bow, then sew the bow to the flap in the desired position.
  • Sew beads to the strawberries and to the flap front using a tapestry needle, and attach the wooden button to the center of round 5 on the front-side.
  • Weave in and neaten all free threads and trim excess yarn for a tidy finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers or a removable marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round for even joins.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and block pieces lightly if needed to match the two main parts before joining.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure symmetry and even spacing for scallops and decorations.
  • 💡Neaten free threads as you go to avoid bulky joins and make finishing easier.

This strawberry purse pattern brings a playful handmade charm to any outfit with scalloped detail and tiny crocheted strawberries. It's a delightful weekend project that makes a perfect gift for children or anyone who loves cute accessories. Enjoy customizing colors and beads to create your own signature look. 🧶🍓✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished purse measures approximately 15 cm (6 inches) high and 15 cm (6 inches) wide using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; adjust hook sizes accordingly and make gauge swatches if size is critical.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic familiarity with DC, SC, HDC, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and how much time you spend on decorative finishing.