A free video tutorial by 小师妹手作 is available to guide you through every step of making this Crochet Flower Purse, and the herringbone stitch texture on the flap is so beautifully dimensional it looks almost woven!
The Flower Purse
The Crochet Flower Purse is the kind of small accessory that makes people stop and ask where you found it, and the answer, of course, is that you made it yourself. Round and structured, with a softly curved flap and a pearl bead handle that catches the light, it carries the feeling of a Sunday market or a slow afternoon in a flower-filled garden. Each bag is small enough to hold your coins, lip balm, and earbuds, yet finished with such care that it feels genuinely precious. The decorative flower embellishment on the flap, whether in pale pink, butter yellow, or soft sage, ties the whole piece together with a whisper of girlish elegance.
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This pattern sings in pastel palettes. Soft blush, sage green, and warm butter yellow are natural choices that feel fresh for spring and summer, but a deep rust or dusty mauve would give the same Crochet Flower Purse an entirely different, more autumnal mood. Pair it with a linen dress, a light cardigan, or even clipped to a tote bag as a decorative pouch.
Materials and Tools
For this project, you will want a worsted weight cotton yarn, which gives the purse its satisfying structure and clean stitch definition without any stiffness. Cotton holds its shape beautifully in small accessories and is gentle enough for everyday handling. A 4mm crochet hook is the sweet spot for this yarn weight, producing a firm, even fabric that won’t lose its round silhouette over time. You will also need a yarn needle for weaving in ends, a small flower embellishment or button, and a pearl bead chain handle, which you can find at most craft or fabric stores.
Stitch by Stitch
The Crochet Flower Purse uses a small, satisfying collection of stitches that layer beautifully together.
BULLET:SC (single crochet) The base and body of the purse is built using SC worked in continuous rounds, creating a tight, rounded fabric that holds its shape.
BULLET:DC (double crochet) The flap section introduces DC stitches, which add height and that distinctive herringbone-like texture visible on the finished piece.
BULLET:BLO (back loop only) Working through the BLO on select rounds creates a ridged, architectural line that defines the edge between the bag body and the flap.
BULLET:SL ST (slip stitch) The SL ST is used to join rounds cleanly and to attach the flap edge with a neat, nearly invisible finish.
Working SC in the round has a meditative rhythm to it, the hook finding its way around and around while the little purse grows in your hands like something living.
Construction
The bag begins at the base, worked in the round from a magic ring outward, expanding with evenly spaced increases until the flat circle reaches the desired diameter. The sides are then worked upward without increases, forming the walls of the purse in continuous SC rounds. The flap is crocheted separately or directly from the bag opening in rows, using DC and BLO techniques to create its beautiful ridged texture. For a beginner-friendly adjustment, you can simplify the flap by working it entirely in SC rows, which still produces a lovely, clean result with a slightly more casual feel.
Wearing Your Flower Purse
Carry your finished Crochet Flower Purse looped over one wrist at a farmers market, tucked inside a larger tote as an organiser pouch, or worn as a crossbody bag with a longer pearl or chain strap swapped in. It also makes a genuinely beautiful gift, especially nestled in tissue paper with a small sachet of dried flowers. Every time you look at it, you will want to start another one in a different color.
Keeping Your Flower Purse Fresh and Beautiful
Because this purse is worked in cotton, it responds well to a gentle hand wash in cool water with a mild soap, keeping its shape and color intact wash after wash. Lay it flat on a clean towel to dry, gently coaxing it back into its round form if needed, which acts as a light blocking that refreshes the structure. Store it away from direct sunlight to prevent any fading, especially if you have chosen softer pastel shades that can shift over time. If the pearl handle is glued rather than knotted, keep it dry during washing and simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
Making something small and beautiful with your own hands is one of the quietest, most rewarding acts of creativity there is, and this Crochet Flower Purse is proof that a few hours of careful work can produce something genuinely lovely. Pin this article to your crochet accessories board and share your finished purse on Instagram so the whole handmade community can admire what you made.
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Tutorial and photos of this flower purse by: 小师妹手作.
