Girls Purse with Small Flowers

Girls Purse with Small Flowers Crochet Pattern by Eva's Studio

What Is Being Made

This downloadable crochet pattern creates a charming girls purse featuring decorative floral embellishments. The finished bag measures approximately 8 inches by 7 inches, making it an ideal size for a child to carry small treasures or accessories. The design combines a structured crocheted base with decorative appliqués including flowers, leaves, and a butterfly, plus a colorful pompom accent.

Primary Crochet Techniques

This beginner-level project uses fundamental crochet techniques suitable for crafters new to the craft. The main purse body is constructed using double yarn held together throughout, which creates a sturdy, dense fabric. The pattern incorporates basic shaping and assembly methods, making it an excellent introduction to bag construction. Decorative elements like the flowers, leaves, and butterfly are worked separately as appliqués and then attached to the finished purse using needle and thread.

Crochet Stitches Used

The pattern employs essential crochet stitches that form the foundation of most projects:

• Chain (CH) – Used to create the foundation and throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (SC) – A basic, tight stitch for structure
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – A medium-height stitch used in the main purse construction
• Double Crochet (DC) – A taller stitch for varied texture
• Triple Crochet (TRC) – An even taller stitch for decorative elements
• Slip Stitch (SL ST) – Used for joining rounds and connecting pieces seamlessly

Materials and Tools Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for 1 skein of worsted weight yarn in one color and 1 skein in a contrasting color for the main purse body. The designer used 100% cotton yarn in the brand "Peaches & Crème," which provides durability and a pleasant drape suitable for a child's accessory. Additional yarn in your choice of colors is needed for the decorative flowers, leaves, and butterfly appliqués, also worked in "Peaches & Crème" brand.

Hooks: A size 6.00mm (size J) crochet hook is used for the main purse body worked with double yarn. A smaller size H/8 (5.00mm) hook is used for the finer flower and leaf details.

Additional Supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, 3 flower buttons and 4 small buttons for embellishing the appliqués, needle and thread for attaching all decorative elements, and materials for the pompom accent including thick paper, sharp scissors, and yarn in 3 different colors.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 3 half double crochets and 2 rows equaling 1 inch when using the 6.00mm hook. This gauge ensures the finished purse reaches its intended size of approximately 8 inches by 7 inches, a practical dimension for young children.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner project, this pattern is designed for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and simple construction. The straightforward techniques and clear abbreviations make it an accessible introduction to creating a functional, wearable item with decorative finishing touches.