Sketch Heart Purse

Just in time for Valentine’s Day I crocheted this cute little purse and I love how the pink hues of the variegated cotton yarn really pop against the stormy grey background.

I had a lot of fun designing this sweet little bag and I’ve written out the pattern so you can make it too!

It would make a great Valentine’s or anytime gift for a little girl but is also the perfect size for a small adult purse.

While working on this design and fine tuning the heart motif I also made a lovely cup sleeve: Take a look at my Sketch Heart Cup Sleeve Pattern

This project uses strong and durable 100% cotton yarn. I chose Lily Sugar n Cream in Overcast and Azalea but you can use any brand/colors you like for your purse!

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Try my Fast-Forward Chevron Purse

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Sketch Heart Purse Free Crochet Pattern

The Sketch Heart Purse is a small textured bag with a fun heart design. The perfect size for children or adults, this bag is made from 100% cotton.

This is a quick and easy crochet project. Leave as is or add a lining, zipper and pockets inside to keep things organized. A photo tutorial of how to line your bag is available at krazykabbage.com.

You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.

Lily Sugar’n Cream (medium weight; 100% cotton) 160 yards Overcast (MC) and 10 yards Azalea (CC)

You will need crochet hook size H/8 – 5mm, a yarn needle to weave in ends and a stitch marker.

This pattern uses US terminology.

Stitches and Terms Used: Single crochet (sc), single crochet two together (sc2tog), back post single crochet (BPSC), back loop only (BLO), slip stitch (sl st), main color (MC), contrasting color (CC) wrong side (WS)

BOTTOM OF BAG

Using MC, Start by chaining 14.

Rnd 1: 3 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Sc in each of next 11. 3 sc in last chain. Working on opposite side of foundation chain, sc in each of next 11. Sl st to join in top of first sc. (28)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in same and each of next 2. Sc in each of next 11. 2 sc in each of next 3. Sc in each of next 11. Sl st to join. (34)

Rnd 3: Ch 1. *[1 sc, 2 sc] 3 times. Sc in each of next 11. Rep from *. Sl st to join. (40)

Rnd 4: Ch 1. *[sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 11. Rep from *. Sl st to join. (46)

Rnd 5: Ch 1. *[sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 11. Rep from *. Sl st to join. (52)

Rnd 6: Ch 1. *[sc in next 4, 2 sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 11. Rep from *. Sl st to join. (58)

Rnd 7: Ch 1. *[sc in next 5, 2 sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 11. Rep from *. Sl st to join. (64)

Rnd 8: Ch 1. *[sc in next 6, 2 sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 11. Rep from *. Sl st to join. (70)

Rnd 9: Ch 1. BPSC around. Sl st to join. Do not fasten off.

PANEL

Ch 21. Place stitch marker on last chain.

Starting in 2^nd ch from hook, sc2tog, sc in each of next 17, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in next 2 stitches of bag base and turn. (20)

Row 2 (WS): Skip sl sts. Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, 1 sc in each of next 17, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 3: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 17, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 around the base of the bag until end of row 30 (end of row 2).

The next rows include the heart design. The stitches are the same but with color changes. Drop MC or CC to WS of work – do not cut or carry.

Row 31: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, sc in each of next 6 and change to CC (change on last loop of last sc). With CC, sc in each of next 11 and change to MC2 (use other end of MC or 2^nd skein of same). 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Row 32(WS): Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, sc in next and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 11 and change to MC. Sc in each of next 5, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 33: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 12 and change to MC2. Sc in each of next 2, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Row 34(WS): Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, sc in each of next 3 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 12 and change to MC. Sc in each of next 2, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 35: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, sc in next and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 12 and change to MC2. Sc in each of next 4, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Row 36(WS): Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, sc in each of next 5 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 11 and change to MC. Sc in next, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 37: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 7 and change to MC2. Sc in each of next 6, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Row 38(WS): Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, sc in each of next 7 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 7 and change to MC. Sc in each of next 3, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 39: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 7 and change to MC2. Sc in each of next 8, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Row 40(WS): Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, sc in each of next 9 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 6 and change to MC. Sc in each of next 2, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Row 41: Working in the BLO, sc2tog, sc in next and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 5 and change to MC2. Sc in each of next 11, 2 sc in last. Working in both loops, sl st in the next 2 stitches along bag base and turn. (20)

Row 42(WS): Working in the BLO, 2 sc in 1^st, sc in each of next 12 and change to CC. With CC, sc in each of next 4 and change to MC. Sc in next, sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (20)

Cut CC and MC2. Do not cut MC.

Row 43: Repeat row 3.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the end of row 70 (end of row 2)

Slip stitch last row and starting chain together along inside to close side of bag. Fasten off.

TOP OF BAG

Rnd 10: Join MC in marked stitch. Ch 1, sc in same. Sc into end of each row around, sl st to join. (70)

Rnd 11: Ch 1. BPSC around. Sl st to join.

Rnds 12- 17: Ch 1. Sc in each around. Sl st to join (do not fasten off). Turn.

STRAP

Row 1 (WS): Sc2tog, sc in each of next 16, sc2tog. Skip 15 and mark next stitch. Turn. (18)

Row 2: Sc2tog, sc in each of next 14, sc2tog. Turn. (16)

Row 3(WS): Sc2tog, sc in each of next 12, sc2tog. Turn. (14)

Row 4: Sc2tog, sc in each of next 10, sc2tog. Turn. (12)

Row 5(WS): Sc2tog, sc in each of next 8, sc2tog. Turn. (10)

Row 6: Sc2tog, sc in each of next 6, sc2tog. Turn. (8)

Row 7(WS): Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4, sc2tog. Turn. (6)

Row 8: Sc in each across. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 9 (WS): Working in BLO, sc in each across. Ch 1 and turn. (6)

Row 10: Thermal stitch: Insert hook into back loop of first stitch and remaining loop of stitch below. Yarn over and pull through both loops. Yarn over and pull through to complete a single crochet. *Insert hook into back loop of next stitch and remaining loop of stitch below and make sc. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 1 and turn (6 thermal sc)

Row 11 (WS): Thermal sc in each across. Ch 1 and turn. (6 thermal sc).

Repeat row 11 until strap is half of desired length.

Make second strap: Start in stitch marked in row 1 of strap. Working on the wrong side (with inside of bag facing you), join MC. Starting in same stitch, sc2tog, sc in each of next 16, sc2tog. Turn. (18)

Repeat row 2 – 11. Repeat row 11 until second strap is desired length.

Leave a longer tail for sewing. Use mattress stitch or other joining method to join ends of straps together. Secure ends and weave in to finish.

Optional: add a lining and or zipper to your bag. Tutorial available at: https://krazykabbage.com/how-to-line-crochet-bag/

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