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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 creates a small cross-body strawberry purse with a scalloped flap and decorative strawberries. You will crochet all parts separately (two main parts, flap, upper brim, handle, strawberries, leaves, stem, and bow) and assemble them by sewing or crocheting. The design includes bead embellishments and a wooden button closure for a finished look. Photographs and clear round-by-round instructions accompany each part to make construction easier.

Strawberry purse Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crafters familiar with basic crochet stitches and working in the round. The purse measures approximately 15 cm (6 inches) high and 15 cm (6 inches) wide when made with the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry purse Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful details with wearable function β€” the scalloped flap and tiny strawberries make every purse feel handmade and special. I enjoy how the round construction creates a neat, structured shape while still being simple to stitch. The pattern allows small personal touches like beads, color choices, and strap length so each finished purse feels unique. I find assembling the pieces relaxing and rewarding, and I especially love seeing the tiny strawberries come to life as I sew them on.

Strawberry purse Pattern step 1 - construction progress Strawberry purse Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Strawberry purse Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Strawberry purse Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this purse β€” you can switch the main color to pastel shades for a softer look or go bold with bright contrasts.

You can make a mini version for a keychain by using finer yarn and a smaller hook, or enlarge it into a tote by using bulky yarn and increasing the rounds.

I often swap the wooden button for a decorative metal or vintage button for a different personality; try a heart-shaped button for a girly touch.

If you prefer a zipper closure, you can omit the button and sew a small zipper into the flap area instead for added security.

Change the scallop edge by using picot stitches or a shell stitch to create a more delicate or more pronounced border.

I sometimes sew a fabric lining inside the purse to protect beads and make the interior smooth; a lightweight cotton works well.

For a wearable strap, add a detachable chain handle and connect it with small sewn loops or D-rings so you can swap straps easily.

Embellish the strawberries with embroidered seeds instead of beads for a softer finish that is child-friendly.

Make themed sets by matching the purse colors to seasonal palettes β€” think mint and pink for spring, or deep red and cream for winter gifts.

Try adding a small inner pocket by sewing a crocheted rectangle inside the lining to keep small items like cards or coins organized.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping stitch count during increases will distort the circle; always count your stitches at the end of each round and use markers to mark the first stitch. βœ— Crocheting too tightly when joining the two body parts can make the opening too small; use the recommended hook and keep a relaxed tension so the brim sits flat. βœ— Forgetting to stuff the strawberries gradually leads to lumps and poor shaping; fill small amounts at a time and shape as you go for a smooth result. βœ— Not pinning the flap and scallops before sewing causes uneven placement; pin the flap to the purse and check symmetry before stitching it in place. βœ— Pulling yarn tails long and not weaving them in will leave messy finishes; weave in ends as you go to keep the inside neat and avoid long finishing sessions.

Strawberry purse Pattern

Make a charming strawberry-themed crochet purse that combines sweet detailing with practical design. This pattern walks you through making the body, scalloped flap, handle, tiny strawberries and decorative bow so you can create a finished purse full of personality. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos guide you through assembly so you can sew and embellish confidently. Ideal for gifting or making a cute accessory for yourself or a child.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Strawberry purse Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Kacenka by NitarnΠ° Ceska Trebova - blend 60% cotton / 40% acrylic, Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi), 164 yards (150 meters) per 50g ball
  • 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 stems/leaves
  • 07
    Color 6954 (dark green) - small amount for leaves
  • 08
    Color 3334 (hot pink) - very small amount for decorative details
  • 09
    Total yardage used approximately 200 yards / 61 grams in the sample project

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (US C/D)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US E) for handle (optional)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for weaving ends and sewing parts
  • 04
    Common sewing thread and needle for attaching flap and beads
  • 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 (bead size 6/0) in white, light pink, red glass beads and green wooden beads
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Stitch markers (recommended)
  • 10
    Pins for assembly

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β€” 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 (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.

Info :

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.

β€” 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.

β€” 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 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. 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.

β€” 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.

β€” 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.

β€” Leaf (make 2) :

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.

β€” 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.

β€” 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 :

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.

β€” 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-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.

Info :

Your strawberry purse is finished. Congratulation :-)

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the two main body parts right sides together and crochet one row of SC (71 SC) around the edge to join them, leaving the brim ready for the upper brim rounds.
  • Pin the flap centered on the back side of the purse so the buttonhole is centered on the front; sew the flap inside with common sewing thread and needle, then sew scallops down to the main part with tiny stitches.
  • Sew or crochet the handle to the middle of each side of the purse; attach securely using common sewing thread and reinforce with several passes for strength.
  • Sew leaves and stems to the top of each strawberry; then attach both strawberries to the front or flap as decoration, securing stems and reinforcing stitches.
  • Sew beads onto the flap and strawberries as shown in the photos using a tapestry needle; finally sew the wooden button onto the center of the front (middle of round 5) to finish the closure.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Pin the flap and scallops in place before sewing to ensure symmetry and centered buttonhole placement.
  • πŸ’‘Stuff the strawberries gradually and evenly as you crochet so they keep a smooth teardrop shape and avoid lumps.
  • πŸ’‘Use two strands and a larger hook for the handle if you want a firmer, sturdier strap; secure ends with strong sewing thread.
  • πŸ’‘Neaten and weave in ends as you go to keep the inside of the purse tidy and avoid bulky seams when assembling.

This sweet Strawberry Purse pattern is a delightful mix of playful details and practical design, perfect for gifting or making for little ones. The scalloped flap, tiny crocheted strawberries, and bead embellishments give it character and charm. Have fun customizing colors and beads to make it truly your own! πŸ“πŸ§Ά

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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 when using the recommended yarn and hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and make a gauge swatch if you want precise sizing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires working in the round, increases/decreases, and simple seaming; familiarity with DC, SC, HDC and joining rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, customization, and assembly pace.