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Cute Small Purse with Flap Easy DK Crochet Pattern

Finished Size Approx. 6½" wide × 5" tall (excluding flap and handles), 2¾" deep.

Yarn DK weight cotton yarn (Category 3), approx. 150 yd (137 m). Sample uses a smooth mercerized cotton for stitch definition and structure. Color: any solid or lightly variegated “cute” shade.

Hook & Notions

• US E-4 / 3.5 mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• 1 button, ⅝–¾" (15–20 mm) diameter
• Sewing needle and matching thread for button

Gauge 5 sc and 5½ rows = 1" (2.5 cm) in single crochet. Take time to check gauge; fabric should be firm so the purse holds its shape.

Abbreviations (US terms) ch – chain sc – single crochet sl st – slip stitch st(s) – stitch(es) inc – increase (2 sc in same st) dec – decrease (sc2tog) RS – right side WS – wrong side pm – place marker rep – repeat rnd(s) – round(s) beg – beginning

Notes

• Purse is worked in continuous rounds for the base, then joined rounds for the body.
• Flap is worked flat in rows.
• Turning chains do not count as stitches.
• Move marker up each round on the base.
• Cotton yarn is strongly recommended for durability and minimal stretch.
• Inline stitch counts are confirmed after every key step.

Pattern

Base (oval, worked in continuous rounds) Ch 16. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 13 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate to work along opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 13 ch, 2 sc in last ch (same ch as beg sc). (32 sts) Do not join; work in a spiral. Pm in first st of rnd. Rnd 2: Inc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, inc in next 3 sts, sc in next 13 sts, inc in last 2 sts. (38 sts) Rnd 3: Sc in first st, inc, sc in next 13 sts, (sc, inc) 3 times, sc in next 13 sts, (sc, inc) 2 times. (44 sts) Rnd 4: Sc in first 2 sts, inc, sc in next 13 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inc) 3 times, sc in next 13 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inc) 2 times. (50 sts) Rnd 5: Sc in first 3 sts, inc, sc in next 13 sts, (sc in next 3 sts, inc) 3 times, sc in next 13 sts, (sc in next 3 sts, inc) 2 times. (56 sts) Base measures approx. 5¾" long × 2¾" wide. Do not fasten off.

Body Rnd 6: Sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (56 sts) From here work in joined rounds for neat side edges. Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (56 sts) Rep Rnd 7 until body measures 5" from base edge (approx. 27–28 rnds total from Rnd 6). Fasten off. Weave in end.

Flap With RS facing, locate the center 28 sts along one long side of the top opening (back of purse). Join yarn with sl st in the first of these 28 sts. Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 27 sts, turn. (28 sts) Rows 2–10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (28 sts) Row 11 (buttonhole row): Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, ch 4, skip next 4 sts, sc in last 12 sts, turn. (24 sc + ch-4 loop) Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, 4 sc in ch-4 space, sc in last 12 sts, turn. (28 sts) Rows 13–14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (28 sts) Row 15 (shaping): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 24 sts, sc2tog, turn. (26 sts) Row 16: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 22 sts, sc2tog, turn. (24 sts) Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog, turn. (22 sts) Row 18: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 18 sts, sc2tog. (20 sts) Fasten off, leaving a 6" tail. Weave in ends neatly on WS.

Handles (make 2) Ch 41. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (40 sts) Rows 2–3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (40 sts) Fasten off, leaving a 12" tail for sewing. Each handle measures approx. 8" long × ¾" wide.

Finishing

1. Weave in all remaining ends.
2. Position handles on the inside top edge of the purse: one handle on each short end. Place ends of each handle approx. ¾" in from the side edges and ½" down from the top rim. Using yarn tails (or matching yarn), sew each handle end securely through both layers with whipstitch or backstitch, reinforcing well (at least 8–10 stitches per end).
3. Fold flap over front. Mark button position through the buttonhole. Sew button firmly in place with sewing thread.
4. Optional: Lightly block by dampening and shaping over a small box or stuffed form; allow to dry completely.
5. Final check: Body 56 sts (✓), flap starts at 28 sts matching half of body (✓), buttonhole centered (12 + 4 + 12 = 28 ✓).

Your cute small purse is ready! Fill it with essentials or gift it.