Looking for a modern crochet handbag pattern that’s both stylish and practical? This free crochet purse pattern is perfect for everyday use and works up beautifully with simple stitches.
It’s simple to use and simple to make! You’ll love the change in stitch combos for each round as you make it.
Easy Crochet Purse Pattern
This crochet handbag pattern is easy to work up and last a lot of crochet stitch combinations, so you’ll never get bored!
The Hattie Handbag is worked from the bottom up, and has a boho inspired style to it. It’s easy to customize, and has a slightly slouchy look to it.
This crochet purse is perfect for the farmer’s market, the library, as an every day handbag, or just to carry your latest crochet project!
Pattern Details
The Yarn
I used Lion Brand Yarn Comfy Cotton Blend to create this handbag. Made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester this yarn is a DK weight (#3) yarn. Please Note: This yarn has been discontinued.
Some great yarn options for this crochet bag are:
Caron Cotton Cakes – DK (#3) weight, 60% cotton/40% acrylic
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK – DK (#3) weight, 100% cotton
WeCrochet Cotlin – DK (#3) weight, 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen
Why You’ll Love This Bag:
- Modern, store-bought look
- Beginner-friendly stitches
- Perfect everyday handbag size
- Customizable
- Works up quickly
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q? What is the best yarn for crochet handbags?
A. Any yarn will work for a handbag, but I prefer the sturdiness of a cotton blend yarn for my bags. The cotton provides the sturdiness while the other fabric content provides the drape and softness.
Q? Are crochet bags okay for every day use?
A. Yes, most are perfectly fine for every day use. Depending on the yarn fibers used, you will likely get some stretching with wear. I recommend checking gauge and washing your gauge swatch before starting to determine how the fabric holds up.
Q? Is this crochet pattern beginner friendly?
A. This pattern will be suitable for an adventurous beginner. You’ll find basic crochet stitches like single crochet and double crochet, and you may learn a few new stitches and techniques like the Magic Circle and puff stitch.
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Hattie Handbag Crochet Pattern
Copyright © 2026 Michelle Ferguson – Two Brothers Blankets
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Materials
- 340 yards DK (#3) weight yarn
- I (5.5mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Tapestry needle
Difficulty
- Easy
Gauge
- Round 5 = 5” across
Sizing
- 13.5” long x 20” around. (Not counting handle.)
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked in the round, joining to 1st st of each round. There will be a slight seam in the bag, but it will fall on the side of the bag and be barely noticeable once handle is added. You can also work in continuous rounds if you would like to.
Starting chain does not count as first st, unless stated otherwise within the pattern.
Bag can me made larger by working your dc rounds in multiples that are divisible by 4. (So your next size up would work to 100 sts, next size would be 120 sts, and so on.) To make the bag longer just add another repeat of rounds 11-17.
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
st(s)- stitch(es)
ch(s)- chain(s)
MC- magic circle
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
blo- back loop only
puff st- yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 7 loops.
dc3tog- double crochet 3 together
*- repeat from
Handbag
Create a MC.
Round 1: Ch 2, work 10 dc around the magic circle, join to 1st st. Pull tight to close. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join to 1st st. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (50)
Round 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 4 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (60)
Round 7: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 5 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (70)
Round 8: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 6 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in blo of each st around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 11: Ch 1, 1 puff st in 1st st, ch 1, skip 1 st, *1 puff st in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40 puff sts)
Round 12: Ch 2, 1 dc in each puff st and ch space around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 13: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 14: Ch 1, 1 sc in blo of each st around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 15: Ch 2, *dc3tog, 1 dc in next*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 16: Ch 1, 3 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (80)
Round 17: Ch 1, 1 sc in blo of each st around, join to 1st st. (80)
Repeat rounds 11-17 three more times. Do not fasten off. Move on to handle section.
Handle
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts. (9)
Rows 2-56: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st across. (9)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Skip 31 unworked stitches on either side of the start of your strap. Sew the unattached end of your strap to the next 9 stitches using your tapestry needle.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Love how this stitch pattern turned out?
You can use the same beautiful texture to make the matching hat—check out the Hattie Hat pattern here.
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