Bohemian Style Purse - Free Crochet Patten

Bohemian Style Purse
Free Crochet Pattern by
Mary Jane Hall

This Bohemian Style Shoulderbag (see pattern below) is another one of the patterns I created for Hobby Lobby a few years ago. These  were given as a free pattern to customers, hoping they would purchase the Hobby Lobby yarn I used to create the design. Really, you could use just about any yarn to make this purse, but keep in mind,  if you are a beginner, using a smaller weight yarn than this bulky yarn I used would make a smaller purse. Or if you want a larger bag than this, you could use extra bulky yarn or even work the pattern with 2 strands of yarn together.

This is a super easy beginner pattern, and the tassels make it fun! Actually it reminds me of the purses from the 70's. Or if you want to make it look more like a colorful "Hippie Bag", it would be cool to crochet each row (or round) in a different vibrant color!

I probably would not have chosen a fuzzy yarn for this, but I had to come up with designs using  yarns Hobby Lobby headquarters sent me. Most of the yarn they sent was furry or fuzzy. I figured they wanted to showcase yarns that weren't selling as well.

I did 7 designs for their tear sheets and at one time Hobby Lobby had all the free patterns online, but they no longer have those posted. So that's why I am adding the free pattern here. The bag is worked in the round, having less seams to sew. Hopefully you will
be able to print this pattern. 

This pattern is copyrighted, so please do not sell the pattern. You are welcome to sell your projects made from this pattern.

Purse with Bows - Free Crochet Pattern

This little girl's purse pattern was published in the crochet calender called Calender A Day. I'm sharing it here with you as a free pattern. It's a quick, simple and easy beginner pattern.  I'm sorry to say though, that the yarn I used is no longer available. It was a JoAnn Fabrics yarn that was so cool! Almost rubbery! So it did have some texture to it and was more like a bulky yarn. You could use any yarn you want to, but the thicker the yarn, the larger the purse will be. You could even double your yarn.

Purse with Bows
Free crochet pattern by
Mary Jane Hall

Materials

Finished Size - 5¼" x 4¼"

JoAnn Sensations Oceania yarn in Primary or any other # 6 super bulky yarn
Crochet hook size Yarn needle
Approx. 2/3 yd 1” wide yellow satin ribbon
Gauge
2 sc and 2 rows = 1 1/8”
Bottom
Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across, ch 1, turn – 12 sc
Row 2: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn, do not end off – 12 sc
Sides – worked in rnds

Rnd 1: Work scs around entire edge of bottom piece, increasing 2 sc on each end, and
only 1 sc in each corner, do not turn – 28 sc
Cont working in rnds without joining until piece is 4 1/2” tall, end off and weave in all
loose ends.
Strap
Attach yarn to fold at side edge, ch 28, attach to other side at fold. Tie ribbon into 2
bows, and sew to purse with sewing needle and thread.