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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 shoulder purse with a scalloped flap, decorative strawberries and a braided handle. It uses sport/fine yarn to achieve a compact, neat texture and includes bead embellishment for a sweet finish. Clear round-by-round instructions and photos help you follow each stage easily.

Strawberry purse Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will crochet two matching circular panels for the body, join them, add an upper brim, sew a scalloped flap and attach adorable strawberries and a bow. The result is a playful, giftable purse perfect for kids or anyone who loves cute accessories.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry purse Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic circular crochet with charming decorative details like scallops, beads and tiny strawberries. I enjoyed designing the scalloped flap — it gives the bag a delicate, vintage feel while staying sturdy. Sewing the beads and button is a satisfying finishing touch that really makes the purse pop. I also love that the pattern is flexible: you can easily change colors, yarn weight and strap length to make a personalized version for anyone.

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 easily this pattern adapts to different colorways — try pastel shades for a soft, vintage look or bright colors for a playful statement.

If you want a larger bag, swap to a thicker yarn and larger hooks; bulky yarn will give you a chunky purse with the same stitch counts.

To make a mini keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook and scale down the rounds until the diameter suits a keyring.

I often add a fabric lining to my purses for extra structure and to protect smaller items; choose a light cotton and hand-sew it in place before finishing the brim.

Experiment with closures — a magnetic snap or small zipper can replace the button if you prefer a more secure closure for daily use.

Swap the braided handle for a short chain strap for a dressier version; use small jump rings to attach the chain for a professional finish.

Customize the beadwork: try wooden beads for a rustic feeling or glass beads for sparkle — mix bead sizes to create texture.

I sometimes embroider tiny seeds on the strawberries instead of sewing beads, which is quicker and works well for a child-friendly bag.

To make the bag reversible, join panels differently and finish the flap with non-directional scallops so the inside looks neat when turned out.

For a sturdier base, insert a small piece of cut plastic canvas or heavy interfacing between the two joined panels before sewing the brim; this keeps the purse stable.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not counting stitches carefully during increases can ruin the circle shape; count after each round and mark the start stitch with a stitch marker. ✗ Skipping the turning and helper chain instructions on the brim or flap will alter the stitch height and make edges uneven; follow the CH and CH1 helper notes exactly. ✗ Overstuffing the strawberries makes them misshapen and hard to sew on; stuff gradually and only as needed to keep a smooth shape. ✗ Crocheting the handle with a single thin strand can make it floppy; use two threads of yarn and the recommended hook size for a firm, durable handle.

Strawberry purse Pattern

Make a charming strawberry-themed crochet purse that is as fun to create as it is to wear. This pattern guides you through the circular crochet pieces, scalloped flap, braided handle and cute strawberry charms. You will get clear step-by-step rounds, materials list and finishing details so your finished bag looks professional and playful.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Strawberry purse Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Kacenka by NitarnA Ceska Trebova: 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi), 164 yards (150 meters) per 50 g ball
  • 02
    Color 3374 red - about 45 g (main body and strawberries)
  • 03
    Color 0010 white - about 8 g (flap)
  • 04
    Color 3324 light pink - small amount (scallops and flap edge)
  • 05
    Color 7994 brown - small amount (handle)
  • 06
    Color 6124 hot green and 6954 dark green - small amounts (leaf and stem)
  • 07
    Color 3334 hot pink - very small amount (details)
  • 08
    You will need about 61 grams / ~200 yards of yarn total

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (US C or D)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US E) for handle
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Common sewing threads and needle
  • 05
    One wooden button approximately 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 and red glass beads and green wooden beads of same size
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    Scissors
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    Stitch marker (optional)

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— Main part of the purse :

Beginning :

Use red 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), 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 to create two identical panels

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 the pattern prefers crocheting them together 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 :

Instruction :

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 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

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. The button hole should be in the middle of the front side, so center it. Open the purse and sew the flap inside using common sewing thread and needle.

Info :

The scallops on the rounded part of the flap should be sewn to the main part of the purse with tiny stitches so they lie flat; sew them after the flap is attached

— Handle :

Instruction :

Adjust the length of the handle according to the age or desired length. The sample is a cross-body for a 6 year old girl. Use brown yarn, hook 3.5 mm, two threads of yarn held together for a firmer handle. Crochet CH 134 (or desired length). Now make 1 SlSt in each CH inserting the hook in the side loop of the chains so the handle is firm and looks neat.

Sewing handle :

Sew the handle in the middle of the purse using common sewing thread and needle. Securely fasten the ends inside the purse

— Strawberry (make 2) :

Note :

Use red yarn, hook 3 mm. Make 2 same strawberries. Crochet in circle spiral rounds, do not join rounds, and do not turn the work at the end of the round. Fill with toy filling as you go.

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 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 and weave in ends

— Leaf (make 2) :

Instruction :

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 the second strawberry is CH 18.

— Bow :

Instruction :

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

Finishing bow :

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. Crochet one row around both parts of the bow separately: insert a hook in very first stitch next the middle part and make CH 2, 1 SlSt in next stitch – repeat 8 times totally, end the work. Repeat 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 in the picture. Use red glass beads and green wooden beads 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. Neaten free threads. Your strawberry purse is finished.

Assembly Instructions

  • Join the two circular panels by placing right sides together and crochet one row of SC (71 SC) around the edge to join them, then turn the purse to the right side before working the brim.
  • Pin the flap to the back edge of the purse so the scalloped edge sits centered on the front, sew the flap inside with common sewing thread and needle, then sew the scallops to the main part with tiny stitches.
  • Sew the handle securely in the middle of the purse on each side using common sewing thread and needle, making sure the attachment points are reinforced for durability.
  • Attach two strawberries and their leaves by sewing the stems through to the reverse side of the bow, then sew the bow onto the flap so the strawberries hang decoratively.
  • Sew beads onto the flap and main body as directed: white/light pink/red beads on the strawberries, red beads on the flap scallops, and red glass with green wooden beads on the front of the main body to recreate the sample look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of rounds, especially when working circular increases and when rounds are joined.
  • 💡Stuff the strawberries gradually and evenly while shaping them so they retain a smooth, natural form without lumps.
  • 💡Pin all parts (flap, scallops, bow and strawberries) in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to keep the finish tidy and avoid a large tidying session at the end.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension for even rounds; changing tension will alter the final size and shape of the purse.

This strawberry purse pattern is a playful, wearable project that mixes circular crochet, scallops and tiny amigurumi-style strawberries for a charming finish. 🧶🍓 The project is perfect for gifting or to brighten your everyday outfits with handmade flair. ✨🧵 Enjoy the process and make yours uniquely yours with color swaps and bead choices!

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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 using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but this will change the final size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and make a gauge swatch if you need a specific finished measurement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with basic stitches (CH, SC, HDC, DC), working in the round, increases and decreases, and simple sewing of parts.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this purse in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed and how many embellishments (beads, strawberries) you add.