Soft & Chic Purse

Crocheting the Soft & Chic Purse is not only a delightful crafting experience but also a stylish and practical project. This purse combines functionality with a touch of elegance, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion. Made with soft, high-quality T-shirt yarn, the purse boasts a smooth, luxurious texture. Crocheters can personalize it with stylish embellishments to reflect their unique style, which is what I did with the heart-shaped buckle.

Additionally, the detailed stitches and construction techniques involved in this Soft & Chic Purse pattern provide an opportunity to hone your crocheting skills and create a beautiful, handmade item that showcases your craftsmanship and creativity. With this pattern you will learn or practice the beautiful stitch called ‘crossed half double crochet stitch’, which adds fabulous volume and texture to the purse.

VIDEO TUTORIAL OF SOFT & CHIC PURSE

WRITTEN PATTERN OF SOFT & CHIC PURSE

Materials:

I used Easy Peasy Yarn by the Woobles. The size of the yarn is medium 4, the contents is 75% cotton and 25% nylon. One ball has 164 yds/150 m and the purse requires about 300 yards.
The crochet hook is 5 mm.
You will also need a tapestry needle for stitching.
And if you would like to add the same heart-shaped buckle, you can get it on Amazon. I purchased the whole belt just for the pretty buckle! 🙂

Finished size:

My bag measures about 12 inches wide and 9 inches from top to bottom. You can make the bag bigger by using thicker yarn and a bigger crochet hook.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet

Special stitches:
Crossed half double crochet stitch = hdc2tog = yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook. 

Pattern notes:
The purse is made of 2 identical pieces that are attached together with slip stitches and finished with additional stitches around the handle edges. The buckle closure is optional but it definitely adds style and character to the purse.
NB! Please see the video tutorial for additional help, especially with stitching.

BAG BASE

Ch 19.
Row 1 = hdc2tog in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, *hdc2tog in previous ch and next ch, repeat from* to last ch, dc in last ch (17 hdc2tog).
Row 2 = ch 3, turn, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc2tog in previous ch and next st, *hdc2tog in previous and next st, repeat from* to last st, dc in last ch (20 hdc2tog).
Row 3 = ch 3, turn, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc2tog in previous ch and next st, *hdc2tog in previous and next st, repeat from* to last st, dc in last ch (22 hdc2tog).
Rows 4-13 = repeat row 3 (40 hdc2tog on 13th row).

1ST HANDLE

Row 1 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 1st and 2nd st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 10 times (11 hdc2tog).
Row 2 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 1st and 2nd st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 9 times (10 hdc2tog).
Row 3 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 2nd ch from hook and next st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 9 times (10 hdc2tog).
Row 4 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 1st and 2nd st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 8 times (9 hdc2tog).
Rows 5-12 = repeat rows 3-4 (5 hdc2tog on 12th row), cut off yarn leaving longer tail for stitching, fasten off.

2ND HANDLE

Row 1 = join yarn in 12th st from opposite end on 13th row of bag base, ch 2, hdc2tog in same and next st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 10 times (11 hdc2tog).
Row 2 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 2nd ch from hook and next st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 9 times (10 hdc2tog), hdc in last st.
Row 3 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 1st and 2nd st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 9 times (10 hdc2tog).
Row 4 = ch 2, turn, hdc2tog in 2nd ch from hook and next st, (hdc2tog in previous and next st) 8 times (9 hdc2tog), hdc in last st.
Rows 5-12 = repeat rows 3-4 (5 hdctog on 12th row), cut off yarn leaving longer tail for stitching, fasten off.

FINISHING

Take the 1st piece and place the top rows of handles against each other.
Using the tapestry needle and yarn tails, stitch through both top rows to attach.
Repeat with the 2nd piece.
Place the 2 pieces against each other, join yarn with sl st in space right after the connection point of handles.
Sl st all around to attach 2 pieces, inserting hook through the side spaces of both pieces, cut off, fasten off yarn.
Turn the bag inside out.

HANDLE EDGE

Join yarn with sc in space right after the connection point of handles.
Sc 12 along the 1st handle edge, inserting hook in spaces between handle rows (13 sc).
Hdc2tog 17 along the top row of bag base.
Sc 13 along the 2nd handle edge, inserting hook in spaces between handle rows.
Sl st in 1st sc, cut off yarn leaving longer tail for stitching, fasten off.
Join yarn on the other side and repeat.
Using tapestry needle and longer tails, stitch together the handle edges (along the 13 sc you made previously), inserting needle through 4 loops of 2 stitches of both sides.
Stitch together 12 sc, leave the last one unstitched.
Stitch back and forth from the last stitch a few times to strengthen the corner.
Weave in ends.
Repeat on the other side.

BUCKLE

Repeat rows 1-3 for the buckle piece, weave in ends.
Place the piece against the inside of the opposite edge of the top row of bag base.
Using tapestry needle and yarn, count the 8th st on the top row and count the 7th st on buckle piece, stitch through these to attach the piece.
Place the buckle in center of front side and attach with a few stitches.

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