A free video tutorial from Chompu Handicrafts walks you through every step of creating this beautiful Crochet Zipper Purse, and the raised rectangular stitch pattern creates the most irresistible tactile surface you will want to run your fingers across all day!
The Zipper Purse
A Crochet Zipper Purse sits at the intersection of practicality and quiet artistry, the kind of handmade accessory that draws a second glance across a café table. The body is worked in a deeply textured pattern of raised loops that stack in neat horizontal rows, giving the finished piece an airy yet structured quality that feels architectural without being stiff. It is the sort of project that suits someone who appreciates slow-fashion sensibility, who wants to carry something made by their own hands with a zipper closure that actually works. Whether you are a confident beginner or a crafter looking for something satisfying to make between larger projects, this purse will not disappoint.
Zipper Purse Related Posts:
- Crochet German Shell Table Runner: An Elegant Dining Essential
- Crochet Paw Mat: A Charming Whimsical Accent
- Crochet Cross Body Bag: A Chic Everyday Essential
- Crochet Luxury Flap Bag: A Chic and Timeless Accessory
In peach or blush tones, the Crochet Zipper Purse carries a softness that looks lovely tucked into a linen tote or sitting on a vanity. Equally, it works in ivory, sage, or a deep terracotta for those who prefer something more grounded and earthy. The palette is entirely yours, and the texture reads beautifully in both muted neutrals and bolder shades.
Materials and Tools
This purse is worked using a sport weight or DK weight yarn, ideally in a cotton or cotton-blend fiber that gives the stitches clean, crisp definition and holds the raised texture without going limp. A mercerised cotton yarn is particularly wonderful here, as it adds a gentle sheen that echoes the whisper of elegance you see in the finished piece from the reference images. A 3.5mm crochet hook works beautifully with sport weight, while a 4mm hook is the right choice if you reach for DK weight. You will also need a zipper in a coordinating or contrasting colour, a tapestry needle for finishing, and a touch of patience for the zipper attachment, which is easier than it looks once you see it demonstrated in the tutorial.
Stitch by Stitch
This pattern calls on a small and friendly collection of stitches that build together into something much more striking than their individual simplicity suggests.
BULLET:SC (Single Crochet) The foundational stitch used along the zipper edge to create a firm, tidy border that holds the zipper neatly in place.
BULLET:DC (Double Crochet) The primary stitch of the body, worked in rows to build the height of each textured section with satisfying speed.
BULLET:FPDc (Front Post Double Crochet) The stitch responsible for the raised rectangular loops that give this Crochet Zipper Purse its signature three-dimensional texture.
BULLET:CH (Chain) Used at the beginning of rows and within the pattern structure to create the open spaces that frame each raised loop beautifully.
Once you settle into the meditative rhythm of alternating DC and FPDc rows, the pattern becomes almost instinctive, a quiet and repetitive pleasure that makes an evening disappear in the best way.
Construction
The purse is worked flat in two rectangular panels using the same stitch pattern, then joined along the sides and bottom before the zipper is attached along the top edge. Because the work is flat, beginners who feel nervous about working in the round will find this format approachable and easy to follow along with the video tutorial. The zipper is crocheted on rather than sewn, using a row of SC worked directly through the zipper tape, which creates a beautifully clean and professional finish. If you want a slightly larger or smaller purse, simply adjust your starting chain count in multiples that suit the stitch repeat, which the tutorial explains clearly.
Wearing Your Zipper Purse
Tuck your finished Crochet Zipper Purse into an everyday bag as a phone and card organiser, or carry it solo on low-key weekend outings with a linen dress and sandals. It makes an ideal cosmetics pouch for travel, sitting prettily on a hotel bathroom shelf in a way that no mass-produced bag ever quite manages. Once you finish one, the urge to make another in a different colour for a friend is almost impossible to resist.
Keeping Your Zipper Purse Looking Its Best
If you have chosen a cotton or cotton-blend yarn, hand washing in cool water with a gentle detergent is the kindest approach, as it preserves both the stitch definition and the sheen of the fiber. Lay the purse flat on a clean towel and gently reshape it before leaving it to air dry, avoiding any direct heat that could distort the raised texture. A light blocking with pins while damp is not strictly necessary for this piece, but it does encourage the rectangular stitch pattern to open up and display its structure at its most defined. Store it flat or stuff it lightly with tissue to help it keep its shape between uses.
Every Crochet Zipper Purse you finish is a small, tangible act of care, for your craft, for the person who will receive or use it, and for the slower, more intentional way of making things. Save this post to your Pinterest boards and share your finished purse with the hashtag so the handmade community can celebrate your work with you.
Follow us on Pinterest and subscribe to the Newsletter so you don’t miss a thing!
Tutorial and photos of this zipper purse by: Chompu Handicrafts.
