This purse is pure boutique magic in 6 to 9 relaxed hours. Soft lavender stripes, a big plush bow, twisted handles, and triangle tassels all come together with simple single crochet. Confident beginners can totally nail this one. Ready to make a bag that makes people ask if you really crocheted it yourself?
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Purse Pattern
This Lavender Dream Bow Purse sits right in that perfect sweet spot between looking fancy and actually being doable. The body is pure single crochet in the round, so you lean on skills you already own.
The real sparkle comes from the color changes and finishing details. Soft stripes create interest without any complicated colorwork. The bow is just a rectangle pinched in the middle. The triangle tassels are basic increase shapes. Nothing here will make you want to throw your hook across the room.
What makes it special: a clean market-ready finish, a structured shape that actually holds up, an optional cardboard base for extra stability, and easy upgrades like a magnetic snap or fabric lining. Perfect for gifting or selling a few at markets.
Skill Level and Finished Measurements
This pattern rates confident beginner to intermediate. You need solid single crochet, color changes, joined rounds, and basic sewing. If you have made a simple bag or amigurumi before, you are ready.
The trickiest parts are the color changes, shaping the rectangular base, and attaching the bow and tassels. None of them are hard. They just ask for a little patience and attention.
Finished size comes out approximately 7.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall by 2 inches deep. The body measures about 19 inches around and 5.5 inches tall before you add the handles.
Materials You’ll Need
Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic blend, roughly 240 to 300 yards total.
Color breakdown:
- Lavender: 110 yards
- Purple: 55 yards
- Blush pink: 45 yards
- Cream: 25 yards
- White: 35 yards
Hook: US G/6 (4.0 mm) for firm fabric. Adjust if needed to hit gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape, removable pins.
Optional extras: magnetic snap, fabric lining, two small metal D-rings, three small jump rings for the tassels.
Yarn that works beautifully: Lily Sugar’n Cream for sturdy cotton and crisp definition, Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran for smooth pastel shades, or Knit Picks Dishie for firm everyday wear. Cotton holds the shape best. Match gauge before you start, especially if you plan on lining or hardware.
Gauge and Abbreviations
Gauge: 14 single crochet stitches by 20 rows equals 4 inches in single crochet worked flat. Check it. Too loose and the purse turns floppy. Too tight and the stitches fight you every step.
Abbreviations you will see: ch, st/sts, sl st, sc, BLO, inc, RS, WS, rep, rnd, rem.
Special Techniques
Invisible Color Change: Work the last single crochet of the old color until two loops remain on the hook. Yarn over with the new color and pull through both. Clean transition every time.
Surface Chain: Hold yarn on the wrong side, insert the hook from front to back, pull a loop through, and slip stitch across the surface for a neat decorative ridge.
Braided Cord: Make three equal chains, knot one end together, braid evenly without twisting, and secure the other end.
Work the body in joined rounds. The starting chain 1 does not count as a stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet and keep that join at the side edge so it stays hidden. Left-handed makers follow the same counts—your rounds simply travel the opposite direction.
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Purse Base and Body Instructions
The base starts flat in lavender and then gets edged so the body can grow upward in the round.
Chain 26. Single crochet across for 8 rows (25 stitches each). Then work an edging round: 25 sc across the last row, 8 evenly down each short side, and 25 across the foundation edge. Join. (66 sc total)
Checkpoint: the base should measure about 7.25 by 1.75 inches.
Now the body follows this exact stripe sequence in joined rounds of 66 single crochet:
- Rounds 1–3: Lavender
- 4–6: Blush pink
- 7–8: Cream
- 9–11: Lavender
- 12–14: Purple
- 15–17: Blush pink
- 18–19: Cream
- 20–22: Lavender
- 23–27: Purple
- 28: Purple in back loop only for a tidy rim
After Round 28 the purse should measure roughly 7.5 inches across the front, 5.5 inches tall, and 19 inches around the top edge.
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Handles, Strap, Bow, and Tassels
Handle Tabs: Make four in lavender. Chain 9 and work 4 rows of 8 single crochet. Fold each tab over a handle base and sew the short edges securely to the purse top.
Twisted White Handles: Cut six 26-inch lengths of white yarn for each handle. Divide into two groups of three strands. Twist each group tightly in the same direction, then twist the two groups together in the opposite direction. Finished length lands around 12 inches before attaching. Pin the tab centers 1.35 inches in from each corner and sew through all layers for strength.
Braided Shoulder Strap: Make three chains of 145 stitches in lavender or purple. Knot one end, braid evenly, and secure the other. Finished length should be 36 to 38 inches. Sew or tie the ends to the upper side corners. For extra durability, stitch the ends around small D-rings first, then sew the D-rings in place.
Statement Bow: Chain 19 in light lavender and work 10 rows of 18 single crochet. Pinch the center to form two loops. Make a small center band (chain 8, then 5 rows of 7 sc), wrap it around the pinch, and sew it closed at the back. Optional surface chain from each corner toward the center adds extra definition.
Triangle Tassels: Make three—two in purple and one in light lavender. Start with chain 2 and increase each row until you reach 10 stitches, then work one plain row. Attach them with short chains of 10, 12, and 14 stitches so the center tassel hangs a little lower.
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Assembly, Finishing, and Customization
Center the bow on the front about 1.25 inches below the rim. Sew only through the back layer so no stitches show on the front. Attach the tassel chains under the center band—purple on the outsides and lavender in the middle.
Sew the handle tabs in place, then attach the strap ends. If you are adding a magnetic snap or fabric lining, do that before closing any inside seams.
Weave in every end securely. Steam block lightly from the wrong side and shape the purse into a soft rectangle. Do not flatten the bow—cup each loop gently with your fingers while the fibers cool. For extra structure, insert a removable cardboard or plastic canvas base cut to about 7 by 1.5 inches.
Hand wash gently in cool water, reshape flat, and air dry completely. If you added hardware or lining, follow the care rules for the most delicate part.
Want a different size? Add chains to the base in multiples of 2 for width. Add body rounds before Round 28 for height (about 5 rounds equal one inch). Add 4 chains to each strap cord for every extra inch of length you want.
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FAQ’s
Is this pattern really beginner-friendly?
Confident beginner to intermediate. The stitches stay simple, but the color changes, rectangular base, and attaching the bow and tassels need a bit of care. If you already handle single crochet and basic seaming, you will feel right at home.
Can I use acrylic yarn instead of cotton?
You can, but cotton holds the structured shape much better. Soft acrylic tends to go floppy once the purse is in regular use. Match gauge carefully either way.
My stripes show jogs at the joins. How do I fix that?
Use the invisible color change technique and keep the join tucked under a side tab or strap where it stays less noticeable.
The bow keeps drooping. What helps?
Sew the top corners of the bow invisibly to the purse front, then steam block lightly while cupping the loops with your fingers. A couple of hidden stitches make a big difference.
Do I need the cardboard base?
No, but it gives the bottom extra stability and keeps the purse looking crisp. Cut it to size and slip it in—it is completely removable.
Can I skip the tassels or the braided strap?
Absolutely. The bow alone still looks stunning. The tassels and strap just push the whole design into full statement-piece territory. IMO they are worth the few extra minutes.
You Did It!
You just created a Lavender Dream Bow Purse that looks like it came straight out of a boutique gift shop. Soft stripes, that big plush bow, twisted handles, and playful tassels all work together for serious wow factor without serious stress. Carry it, gift it, or sell a few—this one turns heads either way. Happy crocheting, and enjoy every single compliment that comes your way.
