Round Tweed Purse

Round Tweed Purse by Lori-Anne Carr

Project Overview

The Round Tweed Purse is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed to create a small, structured circular bag. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Lori-Anne Carr produces a finished purse measuring 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter with a 5 cm (2 inches) width, making it an ideal size for carrying small essentials or as a decorative accessory.

Craft and Technique

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The pattern is classified as easy skill level, making it suitable for beginners who have basic crochet knowledge. The main body of the purse is worked in single crochet, which creates a dense, sturdy fabric ideal for a structured bag that holds its shape.

Stitches and Special Techniques

The pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches and techniques:

• Single Crochet (sc) – used for the stocking body, creating the primary fabric of the purse
• Chain (ch) – used for foundation and shaping
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and finishing
• Reverse Single Crochet (rsc) – a special stitch included in the pattern, worked from left to right by inserting the hook from front to back into the next stitch to the right, creating a textured edge finish
• Magic Ring (mr) – used as an alternative foundation technique for starting circular projects

Gauge and Hook Size

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches by 19 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) when working single crochet with a 4.00mm hook. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions of 20 cm diameter and 5 cm width. A 4.00mm/US G6 crochet hook is required for this project.

Yarn and Materials

The Round Tweed Purse uses three coordinating yarn colors from the Bernat brand, combining solid and tweed textures:

• Bernat Super Value Solids Black (C1) – approximately 130 meters
• Bernat Premium Tweeds Black Tweed (C2) – approximately 175 meters
• Bernat Super Value Solids Gingerbread (C3) – approximately 40 meters

The yarn weights used are aran and worsted weight, which are medium-weight yarns that work well with the 4.00mm hook size specified. The combination of solid and tweed textures creates visual interest and depth in the finished purse.

Additional Materials and Notions

Beyond yarn and a crochet hook, the following items are needed to complete the project:

• Scissors for cutting and weaving in yarn ends
• Stitch marker or piece of yarn to mark rounds and track progress
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembling components
• Measuring tape for checking gauge and finished dimensions
• One 1-inch button for closure or decoration

Pattern Format and Design Credit

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, allowing crafters to print and reference the instructions while working. The design and pattern are the original work of Lori-Anne Carr, copyright 2019, and use US crochet terminology throughout.