Embrace the festive season with your own handmade Holiday Crochet Purse! This charming clutch, adorned with classic Christmas colors and a delicate snowflake, is perfect for adding a touch of cheer to any outfit. Its unique textured stitch makes it a stylish accessory for holiday parties or a thoughtful, personalized gift.
Craft Your Own Festive Fashion Statement
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a beautiful accessory with your own hands. This crochet holiday purse pattern allows you to craft a unique statement piece that showcases your creativity and personal style. Imagine carrying this vibrant, handcrafted bag to your next festive gathering – it’s sure to be a conversation starter!
Crochet Pattern: Chic Holiday Clutch: A Festive Crochet Bag Pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in Red (Color A)
- Worsted weight yarn in Green (Color B)
- Worsted weight yarn in Gold/Tan (Color C)
- Worsted weight yarn in White (Color D)
- 4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook
- Purse frame (approx. 8-10 cm wide) with holes for sewing
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Sewing needle and matching thread (for purse frame)
- White embroidery floss (for snowflake)
Abbreviations
- Ch: Chain
- Sl St: Slip Stitch
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Puff St: Puff Stitch (Yarn over, insert hook into st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook); [Yarn over, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop] 2 more times (7 loops on hook); Yarn over, pull through all 7 loops on hook; Ch 1 to secure)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Rnd: Round
- FO: Finish Off
Instructions
Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for a firm fabric to hold shape. Approximately 16 Sc and 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).
Notes: Work in joined rounds, turning after each round unless otherwise specified. When changing colors, join new color in the Sl St, then Ch 1 or Ch 2 to start the new round. Carry colors loosely up the inside if used again in a few rounds, otherwise cut and weave in ends.
Base (with Color A – Red)
- Rnd 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 18 ch. 3 Sc in last ch. Working on other side of foundation ch: Sc in next 18 ch. 2 Sc in last ch. Join with Sl St to first Sc. (42 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 Sc in first st. Sc in next 18 sts. 2 Sc in next 3 sts. Sc in next 18 sts. 2 Sc in last 2 sts. Join with Sl St. (50 sts)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, Sc in each st around. Join with Sl St. (50 sts)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, Hdc in each st around. Join with Sl St. (50 sts)
Body (Textured Block Pattern)
Setup Round (Color A – Red)
- Rnd 5 (Red): Ch 1, Sc in each st around. Join with Sl St. FO Color A. Turn. (50 sts)
Main Pattern Block (worked over 3 rounds with Color B, C, then A)
- Rnd 6 (Color B – Green): Join Color B with a Sl St in first Sc. Ch 2 (does not count as st). Sc in first st. *Ch 3, skip 3 sts, Sc in next st*. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Ch 3, skip 3 sts. Sl St to first Sc. FO Color B. Turn. (12 Sc, 12 Ch-3 spaces)
- Rnd 7 (Color C – Gold): Join Color C with a Sl St in first Sc. Ch 2 (does not count as st). 3 Dc in first Ch-3 space. *Sc in next Sc, 3 Dc in next Ch-3 space*. Repeat from * to * 11 times, ending with Sc in last Sc. Join with Sl St to top of first Dc. FO Color C. Turn. (12 3-Dc blocks, 12 Sc)
- Rnd 8 (Color A – Red): Join Color A with a Sl St in first Dc. Ch 2 (does not count as st). Sc in first Dc. *Ch 3, skip next 3 Dc, Sc in next Sc*. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Ch 3, skip last 3 Dc. Sl St to first Sc. FO Color A. Turn. (12 Sc, 12 Ch-3 spaces)
Repeat Rnds 6-8 two more times. You will have completed 3 sets of the Red/Green/Gold pattern, ending with a Red (grid) Rnd 8.
White Puff Stitch Row (Color D – White)
- Rnd 15 (White): Join Color D with a Sl St in first Sc. Ch 1. Sc in first Sc. *Puff St in next Ch-3 space, Sc in next Sc*. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Puff St in next Ch-3 space, Sc in last Sc. Join with Sl St to first Sc. FO Color D. Turn. (12 Puff Sts, 12 Sc)
Repeat the Main Pattern Block (Rnds 6-8) three more times (Red, Green, Gold, Red, Green, Gold, Red, Green, Gold). This will be Rnds 16-24, ending with a Red (grid) Rnd 24.
Repeat the White Puff Stitch Row (Rnd 15) as Rnd 25 (White).
Repeat the Main Pattern Block (Rnds 6-8) three more times (Red, Green, Gold, Red, Green, Gold, Red, Green, Gold). This will be Rnds 26-34, ending with a Red (grid) Rnd 34.
Top Edging (Color A – Red and Color C – Gold)
- Rnd 35 (Red): Join Color A. Ch 1, *Hdc in next Sc, Hdc in each of the next 3 Ch-3 spaces*. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Hdc in next Sc, Hdc in each of the last 3 Ch-3 spaces. Then work 2 Hdc in any convenient spot to reach 50 Hdc. Join with Sl St. Turn. (50 Hdc)
- Rnd 36 (Red): Ch 1, Sc in each Hdc around. Join with Sl St. FO Color A.
- Rnd 37 (Gold): Join Color C. Ch 1, Sl St in each Sc around. Join with Sl St. FO Color C, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Strap (with Color A – Red and Color C – Gold)
- Using both Red and Gold yarn held together, Ch desired length for strap (approx. 40-50 inches for a shoulder bag).
- Sl St in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. FO, leaving long tails for sewing.
Finishing and Assembly
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Attach Purse Frame: Position the top opening of your crocheted bag into the purse frame. Using a sewing needle and matching thread (or fine yarn), carefully sew the top edge of the bag to the holes of the purse frame. Ensure even spacing and secure stitches.
- Attach Strap: Sew the ends of the crocheted strap to the loops or rings on the purse frame using the long tails left earlier.
- Embroider Snowflake: Using white embroidery floss and an embroidery needle, embroider a simple snowflake design onto the front center of the bag as shown in the image.
- Block your bag lightly if needed to help it hold its shape.