The Pine Tree Pocket Purse is a cute way to dress up a small gift or outfit. This mini bag works up super fast and looks great in so many colors. I love the texture that is created in this bag crocheting in the front and back loops. If you can crochet in the round and love the hdc, give this cute purse a try!
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ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sk – skip (stitches)
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
MATERIALS:
- H/5mm hook
- Approx. 75 yards of ww (#4) yarn.
- 3 colors
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
NOTES:
- This is an advanced beginner pattern.
- Read through the entire pattern before you begin.
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- The base of this pattern is worked in continuous rounds (do not sl st to join rounds) When changing colors use the invisible join method.
- The colors will be referred to as A, B, C to make it easy to use your own colors.
- I used three colors and dropped the yarn color when not in use.
- You can use any size yarn and hook for this pattern, just note that the yardage and dimensions will be different than stated.
Dimensions: Approx. 7″ x 4″ and 3″depth (not including handles)
Gauge: 4 st and 5 rows = 1″ sc
**If you want to learn more about gauge with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you though it, check out the All about Gauge Page.
If you would like to pin the Pine Tree Pocket Purse pattern on Pinterest click HERE.
To purchase an easy to print pattern PDF on Ravelry, that includes a photo tutorial of seamlessly changing colors in crochet and the placement of the handles, click the graphic above!
TESTER PHOTOS
I could not have brought the Pine Tree Pocket Purse to life without the help of my fabulous testing team! Check out all of their color combinations below!
If you like handbags, be sure to check out the Walk this Way Handbag, Grab and Go Clutch and the Rainbow Sprinkles Handbag by clicking on the photos below.
Lets Get Started!
NOTE: To make an invisible join when changing colors each round follow steps 1-4
1. Remove hook from last st.
2. Insert hook in first st of round from BACK to front.
3. Pull loop from last st through first st.
4. Ch 1 with NEW color and continue next row in the same stitch.
Bottom
R1: With color A, ch 19, inc in 2nd ch from hook, 16 sc, 3 sc in last st of row. Rotate your work continuing working on the other side of the chains. 17 sc. (38)
R2: Sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, sc, in, 16 sc, inc. (42)
R3: 2 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc. (46)
R4: 3 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc. (50)
R5 & 6: Sc around (50)
R7: Hdc around. Join to first st using invisible join method (50) *see note above*
NOTE: When changing colors for the remainder of the pattern, use the invisible join method described above.
R8: With colors B, *hdc(BLO), hdc(FLO)* repeat from * to * around. (50)
R9: With color C, hdc around. (50)
R10: With color A, *hdc(BLO), hdc(FLO) *repeat from * to * around. (50)
R11: With color B, hdc around. (50)
R12: With color C, hdc(BLO), hdc(FLO) * repeat from * to * around (50)
NOTE: If you would like to add more rounds (making your bag taller) before working the handles, repeat rounds 9 & 10 following the same color repeats (A,B,C)
R13: With colors A, hdc around. (50)
R14 & 15: Sc around. (50)
HANDLES
R16: 13 sc, ch 20, sk 12, 13 sc, ch 20, sk 12, sc in first st. (26 sc, 40 ch)
R17: 12 sc, sc in each ch, 13 sc, sc in each sc, sc in next st. (66)
R18: Sc around. (66)
NOTE: If you would prefer thicker handles, add a few more rows of sc.
Sl st to next st, cut yarn and weave in ends.
Congratulations, your Pocket Purse is now complete!
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