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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 strawberry-themed purse with a rounded body, scalloped flap and charming strawberry charms. You will crochet two identical main circles that join together to form the bag, then add an upper brim, flap, handle, strawberries, leaves and decorative bow. The instructions are written in US terms and include clear round-by-round directions with photos shown in the original booklet.

Strawberry purse Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or for little ones, the purse uses sport/fine yarn and small beads for detailing. The pattern explains assembly and finishing, including where to place beads and the button.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry purse Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic circular crochet with playful, miniature embellishments that bring the design to life. I enjoy the way the scalloped flap and tiny strawberries add personality and handcrafted charm to a functional accessory. The pattern lets me practice circular increases, join-as-you-go finishing and bead sewing — all in a compact project. It is rewarding to see the purse come together in layers, and I always enjoy giving this cheerful design as a happy gift.

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 by swapping yarn colors — try pastel shades for a soft baby-friendly version or bold brights for a modern look.

You can change the finished size by using a different yarn weight and hook: bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky tote, while finer yarn and a smaller hook make a mini coin purse.

I often replace beads with embroidery or small felt appliques for a less sparkly finish and a softer texture that’s suitable for kids.

Try making the flap larger or smaller by adding or removing rounds before the scallop edging to change the closure style and overall proportion.

If you want a more secure closure, add a small snap or sew a loop-and-button closure rather than the open scallop buttonhole.

For a sturdier strap, braid three crocheted cords together or insert a thin leather strap inside a crocheted tube to protect the yarn from wear.

Consider lining the purse with fabric to give it extra structure and to hide internal seams — I usually hand-sew a cotton lining glued and stitched around the upper brim.

Swap the strawberry charms for little pom-poms, tassels or tiny crocheted flowers to match other seasonal outfits or celebrations.

I sometimes use metallic or glitter yarn for the scallops to add a festive touch, but keep the main body in matte yarn to avoid stiffness.

Finally, if you want to turn this into a child's cross-body bag, lengthen the chain for the handle and reinforce the attachment points with extra stitching for durability.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count during increases; always count stitches after each increase round to keep the circle even and flat. ✗ Not joining the two main parts correctly; place the right sides together and crochet or sew evenly to avoid gaps or misaligned seams. ✗ Overstuffing the strawberries; use small amounts of toy filling added gradually so the strawberries keep their tapered shape. ✗ Not centering the button hole on the flap; mark the center of the front side before sewing the button to ensure the flap closes properly.

Strawberry purse Pattern

Make a charming hand-crocheted strawberry purse with this detailed pattern. You will create a rounded body, scalloped flap, two tiny strawberries and a braided handle — perfect for kids or as a cute accessory. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials list, and finishing steps so you can sew and embellish the purse exactly as shown. Ideal for crocheters who enjoy small wearables with sweet details.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Strawberry purse Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Kacenka by Nitarna Ceska Trebova (mixture 60% cotton, 40% acrylic), Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi), 164 yards (150 meters) per 50g ball
  • 02
    Color 3374 red - about 45 g (main body and strawberries)
  • 03
    Color 0010 white - about 8 g (flap center)
  • 04
    Color 3324 light pink - very small amount (flap scallops)
  • 05
    Color 3334 hot pink - very small amount (details)
  • 06
    Color 7994 brown - small amount (handle)
  • 07
    Color 6124 hot green and 6954 dark green - small amounts for leaves and stem
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    Assorted beads: Toho beads 4 mm (size 6/0) white, light pink and red glass beads and green wooden beads of same size

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (US C or D) for main work
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US E/4) for handle (or as specified)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing and finishing
  • 04
    Common sewing threads 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)
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    Mix of beads e.g. Toho beads - 4 mm in diameter / beads size 6/0
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional)

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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 (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 :

Instruction :

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 :

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 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.

— Handle :

Instruction :

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 :

Instruction :

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 :

Instruction :

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 :

Instruction :

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.

Instruction :

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.

Row (edging) :

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 :

Instruction :

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 circular parts with right sides together and crochet one row of SC (71 SC) around the edge on the reserve side to join them, then turn the purse to the right side.
  • Pin the flap to the back side of the purse with the scallops facing down; sew the flap inside using common sewing thread and needle, then secure the scallops to the main part with tiny stitches.
  • Sew the handle in the middle of the purse with common sewing thread and needle, making sure it is placed symmetrically for comfortable wear.
  • Attach the strawberries: pull the stem through the middle of each leaf, sew the leaf to the strawberry, then position and sew the strawberries to the front of the purse as pictured.
  • Sew the bow on the flap (stems of strawberries on reverse side of bow first), then stitch beads (white/light pink/red on strawberries; red glass and green wooden beads on front body) and sew wooden button centered on round 5 of the front.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in circle rounds and do not turn the work where the instructions say so; count stitches after each round to keep the shape even.
  • 💡Neaten and weave in free threads of all parts before assembly to make finishing neat and easier when sewing pieces together.
  • 💡When joining two main parts, place them right sides together and crochet or sew evenly to avoid gaps and ensure a neat seam.
  • 💡For the handle, use two threads of yarn and a 3.5 mm hook for a firmer strap and sew securely into the middle of the purse for durability.

This adorable Strawberry Purse Pattern brings a touch of handmade sweetness to any outfit — a playful project you will enjoy finishing and gifting. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, tiny strawberries and pretty scalloped details to make every step fun. Happy crocheting and may your new purse brighten someone’s day! 🍓🧶

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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 when 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 and drape. If you change yarn weight, adjust the hook size and expect the purse to become larger or smaller.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses circular increases, basic shaping and finishing techniques; basic knowledge of DC, SC, HDC, inc and dec is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish the purse in about 5-7 hours depending on speed and familiarity with the stitches, plus additional time for sewing beads and assembly.