This adorable crochet purse with a zipper uses the simple single crochet stitch—a favorite for many crocheters and perfect for those just starting out. It’s a fun, practical project you’ll love making and using!
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Zipper Purse
This small but mighty purse is perfect for storing everyday essentials like pens, makeup, or coins. Add a wrist strap to turn it into a stylish mini bag! With its clean finish and secure zipper closure, it’s both functional and fashionable.
Materials You’ll Need
- Cotton yarn (4-ply)
- 3 mm and 1.25 mm crochet hooks
- Zipper
- Scissors, yarn needle
Crochet Pattern: Step-by-Step
1. Start with the Zipper (Using 1.25 mm hook):
- With the right side of the zipper facing you, insert the hook into the edge of the zipper.
- Pull up a loop and make a single crochet (sc).
- Continue inserting your hook at even intervals along the zipper, making sc stitches across.
- When you reach the end, chain 6, rotate to the other side of the zipper, and repeat the same steps.
- Finish by chaining 6 and slip stitching into the first stitch to complete the round.
2. Begin the Purse Body (Switch to 3 mm hook):
- Chain 1, sc into the same stitch.
- Sc in each stitch until you reach the chain-6 space, then make 6 sc into the space.
- Continue sc in each stitch along the next side until you reach the second chain-6 space. Again, make 6 sc.
- You now have a full round completed.
3. Build Up the Height:
- Continue working in rounds without joining.
- Simply sc in every stitch around.
4. Create a Textured Pattern:
- Round 1: Long single crochet (insert into previous round’s stitch), sc in next stitch, repeat around.
- Round 2: Sc, long sc, repeat around.
- Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until you reach your desired purse height.
5. Finish Off:
- Turn the purse inside out.
- Use sc stitches to close the bottom.
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Extra Tips
- Use colorful yarn or variegated cotton for a fun look.
- Add a wrist strap, lining, or charms to personalize it.
- Great gift idea or quick item to sell at craft fairs!
With just single crochets and a zipper, you’ll have a stylish, handmade purse in no time! Fun, functional, and beginner-friendly—what’s not to love? 🧶✨👜
Tutorial and photos of this crochet purse with zipper by: Chompu Handicrafts.