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Unlock Your Inner Fashionista | Free Crochet Purse Pattern

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The Shuri Crochet Purse Pattern is intriguing with a geometric pattern all over created with black and gold yarn. It is a small crochet purse with a flap, two studs and two small loops for closure.

Are you ready to unlock your inner fashionista and crochet your way to a glamorous, statement making handbag? If you’re looking to elevate your style and showcase your creativity, then you’ve come to the right place. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll delve into the enchanting world of crochet and fashion, revealing the secrets behind creating a stunning accessory that will leave everyone in awe. Get ready to embark on a journey of simple crochet stitches that create a striking geometric pattern that culminates in a masterpiece that exudes elegance and style. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, because it’s time to unleash your creativity and craft a small crochet purse that will turn heads wherever you go.

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Choosing the Perfect Yarn

Now that you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey of crochet and fashion, it’s essential to choose the perfect yarn for your glamorous crochet handbag. Just as a painter carefully selects their brush and palette, the yarn you choose will play a crucial role in bringing your vision to life.

When it comes to selecting yarn for your handbag, consider factors such as the weight, texture, and color. The weight of the yarn will determine the overall drape and feel of your finished piece. I received this yarn, BzyPeach Tencel, as a gift, and it is a light DK weight. A worsted weight yarn will work well for this crochet purse too, as it will be stiffer and hold its shape better, if you use the same hook size. Choosing a thicker yarn will result in a different size crochet purse and impact the total yardage required.

Texture is another aspect to consider when choosing yarn. A smooth yarn is a must for this crochet purse to easily show off the geometric pattern. If a textured yarn is chosen the lines will be muddied and not look as neat, which takes away from the elegance of this unique crochet purse.

Of course, color is a key decision to creating a crochet handbag that exudes elegance and style. Look for yarns that offer rich shades and contrast between the chosen colors, allowing you to achieve the glamorous look you desire. Either your favorite color or a color that matches your wardrobe should be considered for the main color.

If you want to choose BzyPeach Tencel, it comes in a 246 yard / 225 meter hank per 100 grams for $30. If you’re not familiar with tencel, it’s a cellulose based fiber made from wood pulp, can be combined with many other fibers, and is sustainable. That means it’s soft, silky and good for the planet!

Creating a Striking Geometric Pattern

Heads will turn and people will ask you about your Shuri Crochet Purse thanks to its striking geometric pattern. As avid crocheters, we can spot a handmade bag from 20 feet away, but this crochet handbag will catch the eye of many. Before you worry about how complicated this crochet project will be, take a deep breath. ????‍????

This crochet purse is easier than it seems because you will be doing an intriguing crochet color work in the form of tapestry crochet. We could go down the rabbit hole on crochet color work, but I’ll save that for another post.

Specifically, this geometric pattern was inspired by a tote bag I saw years ago. It was eye catching and sophisticated for a large tote. To make this pattern really stand out, the color change is the secret. You will change to the next color with the last yarn over and pull through of each single crochet. There will be a few places where the color shows through, and that is a part of the uniqueness of crochet. It is worth taking your time at the color change to “lock in” the dropped color and not pull too tight to maintain your gauge.

Below you will find written instructions for the Shuri Crochet Purse, and a small color chart that indicates the repeated pattern. A full chart of every row and stitch is available with the ad-free PDF and row trackers next to each line of instruction. The ad-free PDF can be purchased from any Creations by Courtney pattern shop.

Putting it all together

Now that you have your stunning geometric pattern in place, it’s time to take your handbag look like a handbag! But only after blocking. Yes, you NEED to block this, especially if your tension changed from crocheting during the day vs crocheting in the evening vs crocheting after work.

For added sophistication and on trend style, a chain purse strap was chosen, but you can make one with your favorite method (a single crochet spiral or lucet are my go to).

When I thought about the shape of the purse, I could have simply stated to seam each end, attach the d-rings, a snap and the strap to be done. In true Creations by Courtney style, it had to be a little different. A triangle piece makes the side, which creates a wider opening for accessing items. It’s very similar to the hard shell clutches one can buy in store.

Attaching the d-rings will take a little concentration, as you start by crocheting around the d-ring and then attach to the crochet purse in one row. If you need help when you get to that step, just let me know. I opted for this method so that it would not interfere with opening the purse, and prevent misshaping when worn.

Adding the studs is the easiest step of putting it all together. Just fold over the top and see where it lands to place the studs. If you prefer longer loops, definitely change it to suit your preference. And if you cannot access studs, you can use coordinating buttons or snaps. If you choose a snap, consider attaching the snap to a small piece of fabric or craft felt, and then attach the fabric or felt to the purse. This prevents the snap from misshaping the crochet purse when it is being opened.

I opted not to add a lining because I love seeing the pattern on the inside too, but you may want to add one to strengthen the structure of your Shuri Purse.

Christmas in July Make Along

I’m so excited to collaborate again with Underground Crafter for the Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter. She has gathered 27 bloggers to bring you a month full of free patterns to jump start you handmade holiday season! Patterns include crochet, knitting and sewing projects for all ages of people and pets. You’ll find a different theme each week.

Week 1 (July 1-7): Babies, Kids, and Teens
Week 2 (July 8-14): Women
Week 3 (July 15-21): Gifts for Anyone
Week 4 (July 22-28): Home
Week 5 (July 29-31): Pets

To make this event even better, we have partnered 9 wonderful craft companies to offer wonderful prizes for you! Hop over to Underground Crafter to learn more about the featured designers, where to find the free patterns, and how to enter to win prizes. The deadline for entering the giveaway is Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.

To join this fun crafty event, just make any project as you have time, and share your progress and finished projects on all social media with #CIJMakeAlong2023. Easy peasy!

Keep scrolling to find the free pattern for the Shuri Crochet Purse. ⬇️

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MATERIALS

  • BzyPeach Tencel, DK (100% tencel, 246 yards / 225 meters, 3.5 ounces / 100 grams)
    • MC: Black Diamond Apple x 1 skein or 203 yds / 186 m
    • CC: She’s Supreme x 1 skein or 135 yds / 123 m
  • Furls Crochet F / 3.75 mm
  • Stitch markers x 4
  • 1/2 in. D-ring x 2
  • Button Studs x 2
  • 23.6″ [60 cm] chain purse strap
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • measuring tape

GAUGE

24 stitches = 4” [10 cm], approx. 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] after blocking

FINISHED SIZE

14” L x 11.5” W before blocking

14” L x 12” W after blocking

PATTERN KEY

  • Ch: chain
  • FO: fasten off
  • M: stitch marker(s)
  • Sc: single crochet
  • Sc2tog: single crochet 2 together 
  • Sl st: slip stitch

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Intermediate

NOTES

  • Pattern is written in US terms.
  • Read entire pattern before beginning.
  • The Shuri Crochet Purse is made in 5 parts: Body, Blocking, Sides, Attach D-rings, and Closure.
  • Each color is carried along the row.
  • It helps to hold the non-working color towards the WS of the fabric, while working over it with the current color.
  • Change color: pick up the next color to YO and pull through 2 loops on the last sc of the current color.
  • Use the squares next to each line of instruction to track your progress. 
  • Each square in the chart represents one single crochet. The red lines represent the repeat.
  • Refer to Rows 4-31 for the repeat and easier printing.
  • Block the Body to final measurements before proceeding to make and attach the Sides.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Body

Ch 73, turn
← Row 1 [RS]: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  

→ Row 2 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  

← Row 3 [RS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 4 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 7  
← Row 5 [RS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 6 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
← Row 7 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 8 [WS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
← Row 9 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
→ Row 10 [WS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 11 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7 
→ Row 12 [WS]: (CC) x 1, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 2  
← Row 13 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 2  
→ Row 14 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 15 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 16 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 3  
← Row 17 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 18 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
← Row 19 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 2  
→ Row 20 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
← Row 21 [RS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 22 [WS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3  
← Row 23 [RS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 1  
→ Row 24 [WS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3  
← Row 25 [RS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  
→ Row 26 [WS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
← Row 27 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
→ Row 28 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
← Row 29 [RS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
→ Row 30 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  
← Row 31 [RS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 32 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 7  
← Row 33 [RS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 34 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
← Row 35 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 36 [WS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
← Row 37 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
→ Row 38 [WS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 39 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7 
→ Row 40 [WS]: (CC) x 1, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 2  
← Row 41 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 2  
→ Row 42 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 43 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 44 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 3  
← Row 45 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 46 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
← Row 47 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 2  
→ Row 48 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  

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← Row 49 [RS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 50 [WS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3  
← Row 51 [RS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 1  
→ Row 52 [WS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3  
← Row 53 [RS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  
→ Row 54 [WS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
← Row 55 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
→ Row 56 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
← Row 57 [RS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
→ Row 58 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  
← Row 59 [RS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 60 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 7  
← Row 61 [RS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 62 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
← Row 63 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 64 [WS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
← Row 65 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
→ Row 66 [WS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 67 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7 
→ Row 68 [WS]: (CC) x 1, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 2  
← Row 69 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 2  
→ Row 70 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 71 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 72 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 3  
← Row 73 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 74 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
← Row 75 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 2  
→ Row 76 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
← Row 77 [RS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 78 [WS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3  
← Row 79 [RS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 1  
→ Row 80 [WS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3  
← Row 81 [RS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  
→ Row 82 [WS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
← Row 83 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
→ Row 84 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 4  
← Row 85 [RS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2  
→ Row 86 [WS]: (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 6  
← Row 87 [RS]: (MC) x 7, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 3  
→ Row 88 [WS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 18, (MC) x 7  
← Row 89 [RS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 14, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 11, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
→ Row 90 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 9, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 16, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
← Row 91 [RS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 18, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
→ Row 92 [WS]: (MC) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 20, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3  
← Row 93 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 22, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5  
→ Row 94 [WS]: (MC) x 6, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1  
← Row 95 [RS]: (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 12, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7 
→ Row 96 [WS]: (CC) x 1, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 2  


Block piece to final measurements before proceeding.

Sides

  1. Place piece flat, and then place M st 5.5” /14 cm (Row 37) from the bottom on each side.
  2. Place M 2.5” / 6.5 cm (Row 77) from the top on each side.

Make 2

With CC, ch 14, turn.

Row 1:  Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc, sc in each ch, turn. 13 sc

Row 2:  Sc in each st, turn. 13 sc

Row 3: Sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in rem sts, turn. 12 sc

Rows 4-5: Sc in each st, turn.  12 sc

Rows 6-35: Rep [Row 3-5] 10 times, turn. 2 sc

Row 36: Sc2tog, turn. 1 sc

Row 37:  Sc, FO with long tail for seaming

Attach Sides to bag starting at first M; once at the top of Side, loosely weave through each stitch; fold Body over to continue attaching Side along opposite side

Attach D-ring

Row 1: With CC, make a slip knot and attach to D-ring with sl st, 4 sc around d-ring, turn. 4 sc

Rows 2-3: Sc in each st, turn

Row 4: Ch 5, attach with sl st to left corner of Side, turn, sc in each ch (5 sc), sc in each st, ch 5, attach with sl st to other corner, turn, sc in each ch, sl st to next sc, FO.

Rep for second Side

Closure

  1. Take the back piece of the stud and place inside of the front of the Body between the rows. 
  2. Place the back of the second stud in same row on opposite side of Body.
  3. Fold over the top to see if the pattern lines up.
  4. Adjust the back pieces as needed, then screw on studs.
  5. Use M, if needed, to indicate where to make small loop.
  6. With CC, attach yarn with sl st to the left of the stud, ch 5, sk 1 st, sl st to next st, turn, sl st in each ch, FO.
  7. Rep Step 6 for second loop and stud.

Chart

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7 Responses

  1. This purse is so elegant. I’ve been wanting to try to crochet a purse for a while now. I think I’m going to give this one a go! Is it better to add liners on purses? Or no?

    1. Crochet purses are great for practicing techniques. I would definitely add a liner to a bag like this to help hold it’s shape and protect the yarn from what may be carried inside.

  2. This bag is too cute, I’ve been searching for a bag to make for a certain garment I have and this might be the one. I have been walking around with this tan and black cording I wanted to use.

    1. Yes, make this bag!! It is worth the time and patience for a unique and elegant bag. I have to see the complete outfit once you’ve made a Shuri Purse.

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