Four season crochet purse

Four Season Crochet Purse by KnitcroAddict

What is Being Made

The Four Season Crochet Purse is a structured handbag designed for everyday use. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a finished purse measuring 8 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall, making it a practical accessory suitable for carrying essentials. The design features a single unified bag body panel constructed using fundamental crochet techniques, completed with professional hardware for closure and carrying.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs essential crochet construction methods appropriate for intermediate crafters. The bag body is worked in rows using directional shaping techniques, including increases strategically placed to create curved edges and structure. The pattern incorporates turning chains and works across multiple sides of the foundation chain to build dimension. Slip stitches are used for joining, while the main fabric is built using half double crochet stitches for efficient coverage and fabric weight. The use of back loop stitches provides texture variation and reinforced edges where needed.

Stitches Used

• ch – chain stitch, used for foundation and turning
• st / sts – stitch or stitches
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet, the primary stitch for the bag body
• sl st – slip stitch, for joining
• rep – repeat instructions
• bl – back loop only, for textured or reinforced sections

Materials and Specifications

This project requires 131 yards (120 meters) of #5 bulky weight yarn. The pattern specifies ICE yarn Macrame Cotton Bulky, which provides approximately 150 meters per 164 yards per ball. A 6 mm crochet hook is used to achieve the correct gauge of 12 half double crochet stitches by 8.5 rows over 4 inches. Additional materials include scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking progress, a magnetic purse closure for secure fastening, chain strap components, and ring hooks for attachment. The sample shown is worked in beige.

Pattern Structure

The bag is constructed from a single bag body panel worked in rows. The foundation begins with a chain of 41 stitches, with the first row worked into the second chain from the hook and continuing across, then working 5 half double crochets into the last chain before returning across the opposite side of the foundation chain for a total of 83 stitches. Subsequent rows include strategic increases—such as 3 half double crochets into designated stitches—to shape the purse and create the finished dimensions. The pattern uses right-side and wrong-side designations to guide proper construction and finishing.