This granny square purse crochet pattern offers a charming and versatile accessory you can proudly craft yourself. The design combines colorful flower petals with the classic granny square motif to create a unique look that stands out. Perfect for gifting or personal use, this purse includes detailed steps on crocheting individual squares, assembling them into a cube-shaped bag, and adding a fabric lining and clasp for durability and style.
Crochet Chic Granny Square Purse
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern allows plenty of room for customization in yarn colors and finishing touches, making it a delightful project to showcase your skills.
Materials
- Raffia yarn in two colors
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Clasp matching the purse perimeter
- Scissors, plastic needle for weaving ends
- Fabric for purse lining
Making the Center Circle
- Make a slip knot and chain two stitches
- Crochet eight single crochets into the first stitch
- Finish with a slip stitch
- Crocheting the Flower Petals
- Change to a new yarn color
- In one stitch, make three double crochets together
- Chain two and repeat three double crochets together in the next stitch
- Continue this for all eight petals and finish with a slip stitch
Forming the Square
- Change to a new yarn color to start shaping the square
- First corner: three double crochets, chain two, three double crochets
- First side: three half-double crochets in the next stitch
- Repeat alternating corners and sides around the circle
- Finish with a slip stitch
Creating the Granny Square
- Change to a new yarn color for a traditional granny square
- Make three double crochets in each space until you reach a corner
- Corner: three double crochets, chain two, three double crochets
- Continue the pattern until the square is complete
Assembling the Purse
- Weave in all loose ends
- Make a total of five squares
- Join the five squares to form a cube shape
- Iron the corners to help the cube hold its shape
Adding the Lining and Clasp
- Cut fabric squares slightly larger than the crocheted squares
- Stitch fabric squares together to create the lining
- Sew the lining into the crocheted cube
- Attach the clasp to the top of the purse
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