Pattern Summary:
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner – Easy
- Style: Boho, Hippie Chic, or Modern (based on color and fringe choice)
- Project Time: Can be started tonight and finished by tomorrow!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Medium, Weight 4)
- Color: Camel (#761-124) – 3 skeins (approx. 290g)
- 2 skeins for purse body, 1 skein (split) for strap and fringe
- Hook: Size J (5.75 mm)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, optional button for closure
Finished Measurements:
- Purse Body (no fringe): 11.25” x 11.25”
- Strap Height: ~20” from shoulder to purse
- Gauge: 6 dc x 3.5 rows = 2”
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet sl
- st = slip stitch
- sk = skip
- sp = space
- yo = yarn over
- RS = right side
- st = stitch 2DcCl = 2 double crochet cluster
- 3DcCl = 3 double crochet cluster
- 4DcCl = 4 double crochet cluster
Stitching Instructions for Making the Street Fair Crochet Boho Purse Pattern:
Hold two strands of yarn together throughout the pattern.
Making the Circles (Make 2 Identical)
- Foundation: Start with a magic ring or ch 5 and join with a sl st.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc into the ring. Sl st to join. (16 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2DcCl in first dc, ch 1. 3DcCl in next dc, ch 1 around. Sl st to top of first cluster. (32 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 3, 3DcCl in next ch-1 sp, ch 2. 4DcCl in next ch-1 sp, ch 2 around. Join. (48 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 3, 4 dc in next ch-2 sp, repeat 15 times. Work 3 dc in last sp. Join. (64 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 4, sk 1 dc, sl st in 1st dc of next group, ch 4, sk 1 dc, sl st in 3rd dc of group around. Join. (32 chain-4 loops)
- Round 6: Ch 1, 3 sc in next loop, 2 sc in next loop around. (80 sc)
- Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 8 sc, 2 dc in next. Dc in 9, 2 dc in next around. (88 dc)
- Round 8: Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next. Dc in 10, 2 dc in next around. (96 dc)
- Round 9: Ch 3, dc in next 22 dc, 2 dc in next. Repeat 3 times. (100 dc)
Joining the Circles
- Place circles right sides out.
- Strap Loop 1: Attach yarn to front circle, ch 8, sl st to back circle. Sl st into next dc down, turn, sc in each of 8 chains. Sl st to next dc below starting point.
- Joining Edge: Sl st through next dc on both circles. Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next. Dc in 6, 2 dc in next across the edge. (88 dc)
- Strap Loop 2: Ch 3, sl st to front circle, ch 8, sl st to back circle. Sl st into next dc up, turn, sc across 8 chains, sl st to dc above starting point. Fasten off.
Strap – Romanian Cord
Make two straps or use one long leather belt. This strong strap adds structure and style.
- Foundation: Ch 2
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, rotate stitch clockwise
- Row 2: Insert hook under back loop with “V”s pointing, sc, rotate
- Row 3+: Insert under two loops at back, sc, rotate clockwise each time Continue until strap is 55 inches. Fasten off, weave in ends.
- Attach one strap end through each loop on the purse and tie a square knot at the top.
Optional Closure
- Crochet Button: Ch 5, join to form ring. Ch 1, 11 sc into ring, sl st to join. Fasten off with a 12″ tail to sew onto the purse.
- Loop for Button: Attach yarn to top center of back circle. Ch 8 (or length to loop over button), sl st to same dc. Fasten off.
Add Fringe (Optional)
Wrap yarn around a book (8-9” tall), cut at one end to create equal fringe strands. Insert hook top-down into a dc stitch near the purse bottom.
Fold 7 strands in half, pull loop through stitch, draw ends through loop to knot. Repeat in every other dc around the bottom. Trim evenly.
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