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Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern

Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Stylish Touch

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

About This Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern

This delightful strawberry purse combines classic crochet techniques with playful design elements. The pattern features a circular construction with decorative openwork on both the main body and the flap, creating a vintage-inspired aesthetic. The addition of handmade 3D strawberries, complete with leaves and beaded details, transforms this functional accessory into a wearable work of art that children will treasure.

Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for young fashion lovers, this crossbody purse is sized ideally for children around six years old. The adjustable strap length makes it customizable for different ages and preferences.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's a beautiful blend of vintage charm and playful childhood whimsy. The combination of delicate lacework with fun strawberry embellishments creates something truly special that stands out from ordinary accessories. I find the construction process engaging and rewarding, especially when adding those final decorative touches with beads and 3D elements. The satisfaction of watching this project come together from simple circles into a fully functional, adorable purse makes every stitch worthwhile.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations when making this strawberry purse pattern! While the classic red and white palette is absolutely charming, I've found that using pastel pink for the main body with cream for the flap creates a softer, more vintage aesthetic that's equally stunning.

You could also try making seasonal variations—imagine a blueberry version in deep blue with purple accents, or a lemon-themed purse in sunny yellow with green leaves. The possibilities are truly endless!

For older children or even adults, consider using a larger hook and bulkier yarn to scale up the entire design. I've made versions using worsted weight yarn with a 4.5mm hook that turned out beautifully as a small shoulder bag.

Another fun modification is adding a zipper closure instead of the button for more security, though this does require some sewing skills. You could also line the interior with fabric for a more polished finish and to prevent small items from slipping through the openwork design.

Don't be afraid to play with the embellishments too! Instead of strawberries, you could create cherries, flowers, or even small crocheted animals to personalize the purse for the recipient's interests.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the strawberries before closing them completely can result in flat, lifeless decorations that lack dimension and appeal. ✗ Miscounting stitches during the circular rounds of the main purse body leads to uneven edges and an asymmetrical finished product. ✗ Sewing the flap off-center on the back of the purse creates an unbalanced appearance and makes the button closure misaligned and difficult to use. ✗ Not securing the scalloped edges of the flap properly to the purse body causes them to flip up and creates an unfinished, unprofessional look.

Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern

Create this adorable strawberry-themed purse perfect for little ones who love sweet accessories. This charming crossbody bag features a delicate white flap with scalloped edges, vibrant red body, and cute 3D strawberry embellishments complete with stems and leaves. The perfect blend of functionality and whimsy, this purse will become your child's favorite companion for carrying small treasures.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Strawberry Purse Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Sport weight yarn (12 wpi / 5 ply) in red - approximately 45 grams
  • 02
    Sport weight yarn in white - approximately 8 grams
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    Small amounts of sport weight yarn in light pink, brown, hot green, and dark green colors
  • 04
    Very small amount of sport weight yarn in hot pink
  • 05
    Kacenka by Nitarna Ceska Trebova (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) recommended, or similar sport weight yarn like Jeans by Yarnart, Softfun by Scheepjeswool, or Cotton Blend by Red Heart

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3 mm (US C or D)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3.5 mm (US 4/E)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Common sewing thread and needle
  • 05
    One wooden button approximately 1.8 cm / 0.7 inches
  • 06
    Small amount of toy filling
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    Mix of beads: 4mm diameter glass beads in white, light pink, and red (Toho beads size 6/0)
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    Green wooden beads 4mm diameter
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    Scissors

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— Main Part of the Purse :

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, 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 :

Instructions :

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), don't cut the yarn, you will continuously crochet the upper brim. Turn the purse into the right side

— Upper Brim of Purse :

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 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) + 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 9 :

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

Infos :

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. Use common sewing thread and needle. 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 :

Instructions :

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 :

Instructions :

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 :

Beginning :

Use red yarn, hook 3 mm. 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

Finishing Bow :

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 :

Instructions :

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. Use red glass beads and green wooden beads and tapestry needle and sew them on the main part of the purse on the front-site. 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 on the back side of the purse, ensuring the button hole is centered on the front side.
  • Open the purse and sew the flap inside using common sewing thread and needle with small, secure stitches.
  • Sew the scalloped edges of the flap to the main part of the purse using tiny stitches for a professional finish.
  • Attach the handle in the middle of the purse sides using common sewing thread and needle.
  • Sew white beads (4mm size 6/0) decoratively onto the bow.
  • Attach the stems of both strawberries to the reverse side of the bow, then sew the complete bow assembly onto the flap.
  • Embellish the strawberries with white, light pink, and red beads using a tapestry needle. Add red glass beads to the flap and red and green wooden beads to the front of the purse body. Finally, sew the wooden button (1.8 cm) in the center of round 5 on the front side.

Important Notes

  • 💡The size of the finished purse depends on the yarn weight and your personal crochet tension, so gauge may vary slightly from the measurements provided.
  • 💡Adjust the handle length according to the child's age and size preference before attaching it to the purse.
  • 💡When crocheting both parts together, work on the reverse side to create a clean seam, then turn the purse right side out.
  • 💡Fill the strawberries with toy filling gradually as you crochet to ensure proper shaping and avoid overstuffing.
  • 💡Center the button hole carefully on the front of the purse before sewing the flap to ensure proper closure alignment.
  • 💡Use a tapestry needle for attaching beads to the main crochet work and common sewing thread for structural elements like the handle and flap attachment.
  • 💡When crocheting the handle using slip stitches in the side loops of chains, ensure consistent tension for a firm, sturdy strap.

This enchanting strawberry purse pattern brings together vintage crochet techniques with playful childhood charm. The delicate lacework combined with adorable 3D strawberry embellishments creates a truly unique accessory that any child will treasure. The detailed instructions guide you through creating not just a functional purse, but a wearable piece of art complete with beaded accents and a charming crossbody strap. Perfect for special occasions or everyday adventures! 🍓✨

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FAQs

Can I adjust the size of the purse for older or younger children?

Yes! You can easily adjust the strap length by adding or reducing chains when making the handle. For a larger or smaller purse body, use a thicker or thinner yarn with an appropriately sized hook.

What yarn weight works best for this pattern?

The pattern is designed for sport weight (12 wpi / 5 ply) yarn. Alternative yarns like Jeans by Yarnart, Softfun by Scheepjeswool, or Cotton Blend by Red Heart work well as substitutes.

Do I need to crochet or sew the two main parts together?

The pattern recommends crocheting them together using single crochet stitches on the reverse side, though you can sew them if you prefer. Crocheting creates a more integrated seam.

How do I prevent the strawberries from looking flat?

Make sure to stuff the strawberries with toy filling gradually as you crochet, especially before closing them in rounds 11-12. Proper stuffing creates dimension and realistic shape.

Can I skip the beaded embellishments?

Yes, though the beads add authentic strawberry texture and visual interest. If making this for very young children, you might want to skip beads for safety or embroider details instead.

What's the best way to attach the scalloped edges of the flap?

Use tiny, invisible stitches with common sewing thread to tack down each scallop individually to the main purse body. Pin them in place first to ensure even spacing.