I’m hooked (pun intended 
) on crocheting purses lately. They are just so adorable and I love using bright, fun colors. Makes me want a little girl, although I wouldn’t trade my two boys for any girl in the world! (Cliché, but true).
So, I’ve worked really hard to create this pattern for you, and have lots of pictures to help out. I was inspired by the Seed Stitch Tote I found at Crochet’n Crafts but wanted to make the size smaller by adjusting the size of the base, and use a foundation chain to begin, since I think it is stronger than a row of single crochet. So, really, I just recreated the whole base and made it my own!
I love the seed stitch, as it gives it a scalloped look. It also makes the bag strong and has a tight weave. The great thing about this bag is you can design it any way you like by changing the yarn color.
So, here goes! This is not tested except be me, so please let me know if you run into problems. If you aren’t familiar with any of the stitches, see my Crochet Page above for links to very good video tutorials on all the basic stitches.
This is long and may look hard because of that, but it’s really not! The tricky part is counting your stitches on the base, and joining and starting new rows.
This purse measures about 8 inches long, by 3 inches wide, by 5 inches tall (not including the straps).
Crochet Seed Stitch Purse (sized for a young girl)
Materials:
- Hook: G 4.25 mm (this is very important so the weave is tight and things won’t fall through the purse)
- Yarn: Worsted Weight (medium, 4). I used Red Heart Super Saver because it’s cheap and strong. I used Aruba Sea, Perfect Pink, Light Coral and Medium Purple.
- Tapestry needle to sew in ends & purse handles
- Note: work in just the two top loops of the HDC spaces – this leaves a one piece of yarn in the space which makes the weave tighter to be able to hold things better in the purse.
Abbreviations:
- CH = chain
- SC = single crochet
- DC = double crochet
- HDC = half double crochet
- FC = foundation chain
- SL ST = slip stitch
- Rnd = round
- FHDC = foundation half double crochet
- ST = stitch
- Sk = skip
- Sp = space
Pattern
First, work a loose foundation chain of 20 HDC stitches. I provided a tutorial on another post, complete with pictures.
Turn your work over 180 degrees. Work 3 HDC back into the last FHDC (increasing stitch).
Round 1
- Work 1 HDC in each FHDC sp across (total of 19).
- Work 3 HDC in the last FHDC (working the SL ST into the HDC to hide it) (increasing stitch).
- Then, work 3 HDC’s in the next chain on the other side (increasing stitch).
- Work 1 HDC in each FHDC sp across (total of 19)
- 3 HDC in next HDC space (increasing stitch)
- Join with SL ST, then CH 1 (you might want a stitch marker here as this CH 1 is hard to see as the beginning of the round. If you CH 2, it creates too big of a hole).
Round 2
- 1 HDC in next HDC sp
- 3 HDC in next HDC sp (increasing stitch)
- Work 1 HDC in each stitch across (total of 20)
Curve
- 3 HDC in the next HDC sp (worked in the 1st sp of the increasing st)
- 1 HDC in each of the next 5 sp
- 3 HDC in next HDC sp (increasing stitch)
- Work 1 HDC in each stitch across (total of 20)
Curve
- 3 HDC in next sp (also worked in the 1st sp of the 3 HDC increasing st)
- 1 HDC in each of the next 2 spaces
- SK the last two spaces
- Join with a SL ST, CH 1
Round 3 – Begin the Seed Stitch
- In the next space (not the one where you worked the CH 2), work a seed stitch – 1 SC, then 1 DC.
- *Sk 1 HDC space.
- 1 SC, 1 DC in next space*
- Repeat from * around to the beginning CH 2.
To Start a New Color
- Finish the last round by joining with a SL ST to the beginning CH 2 & fasten off. Then, on the other side of the purse, join in a HDC space with a SL ST.
- CH 2
- Work a seed stitch in the next space (1 SC, 1 DC)
Straps
Puff Stitch at the Top
- On one of the sides of the purse, join the yarn on the inside of the purse with a SL ST and CH 1. (you will be working on the inside of the purse so the finished puff stitch faces the outside).
- In the next space, work a puff stitch (YO pull the yarn through 3xs, until you have 7 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 7 loops.)
- CH 1
- Work a SL ST in the next space.
- Sew in all your ends and you’re done!
Cute purse! I’ve never made anything with the seed stitch before but I want to give it a try. I pinned this and you foundation hdc
Christine @ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com
Thanks Christine! Let me know if you have any questions once you get started. The seed stitch is so pretty and I think it’s my new favorite stitch!
Hi there from a fellow Ravelry user and your newest follower!
LOVE this pattern and the great photos, thanks so much for sharing, I will definately be adding it to my list of projects!!
Angie theenchantedladybug.blogspot.com
Hi Angie! Thanks so much for stopping by. I really like your blog, too! I need to pick your brain about homeschooling and farming, as we are interested in both! We have a lot in common
. I became your latest follower, too!
Love it!!!
Tania
Lovely! I love the colors and the pattern! Liz
Love this…. I’m going to have to try! Would love to have you share with my followers at my linky party {stringtownhome.blogspot.com}! So glad I found you – I’m your newest follower! Have a great week! -heather
Thank you Heather! I’m just about to add it to your party. Thanks for letting me know about it! I’m checking out your site now. So nice!
Sara, congrats for getting with Tip Junkie! I have been an avid fan for quite awhile! Awesome to see you with her!! Love everything you do!!
Kathy Milander
Thank you Kathy! You’re such a good, supportive friend. Too bad we’re moving
. Do you crochet, too? Thank you for your support. It means a lot to me! 
I am always so impressed by people that can crochet stuff like this. Beautiful! Stopping by to say hi, saw your link on “Yesterday on Tuesday”
That is such a nice little purse!
I made two purses following your pattern. I would love to send you a picture if you would like to see how they came out.
I would to see them! Yes, please email it to sara at mymerrymessylife dot com. (if I put in the real address, I could get lots of spam)
I sent them please let me know if you got them.
I love the colors of your purse!
Thank you, Nancy!