This light crochet summer purse is such a fun project to make for the warm weather. The round handle style and cotton yarn give it a fresh casual feel that lends itself beautifully to everyday outfits, weekend markets and beachy days, keeping things summery and practical.
Why You’ll Love This Project
This purse is a good combination of cute and useful. It has a stylish feel without being over the top, and it’s a good project when you want to make something wearable you can actually use all season.
Materials Required
- cotton thread
- Crochet hooks
- Handles, round
- Needle for yarn
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Best Yarn For This Project
Cotton is a great option for a summer bag, as it helps the bag maintain its structure and gives it a clean, crisp finish. A smooth cotton or cotton blend yarn is perfect for warm weather accessories.
Skill Level:
Simple and accessible for confident beginners. The tutorial makes it seem like a quick and simple project
Size & Fit Information
The body can be made wider, taller or deeper to change the size of the purse before you finish it. Keep the body tight if you want a smaller everyday bag. Continue a little longer to fit what you want to carry for a roomier summer purse
Used stitches:
The tutorial uses simple crochet bag stitches to form the purse shape and to attach the handles.
How to Make It
Begin the Foundation
Start by making the base of the purse. That gives you the shape and that gives you the structure for the rest of the bag.
The Main Section’s Work
When the base is ready, crochet up to form the body of the purse. Maintain an even tension so that the fabric appears tidy and the sides stay even.
Adjust size
Keep on until you reach your desired height. This is the easiest place to make the purse a smaller or bigger summer bag.
Join or Create
As the body comes together shape the top well so it sits well with the round handles and retains that polished purse look.
Finish of Edge
Tighten the handles and tidy up the top edge. Weave in all loose ends carefully so the finished bag looks clean and ready to use.
Helpful Advice
- Keep both sides even using stitch markers.
- Check the shape often as you work so the purse doesn’t lean.
- Make your stitches tight enough to help the bag hold its shape.
- Wrap weave ends extra well around stress points like handles.
- Blocking can help to smooth the finished purse and sharpen the shape.
Mistakes To Avoid
- Crocheting too loose for a structured bag.
- Not checking that both sides match
- Handles not evenly attached
- Skipping stitch markers in shaping
- Loose ends around the top edge/handle area
Customisation Suggestions
This purse can be customised by changing the colour, adding a simple lining, using decorative edging or adding a small closure. A bow, tassel or wooden button could also finish it off with a sweet summer touch.
Style Tips
This style of purse looks great with simple summer outfits, denim, sandals and casual dresses. Makes a lovely hand made gift for someone who likes useful accessories with a hand made feel.
Care Instructions
Wash in cool water if needed, reshape while damp, lay flat to dry. Keep flat or lightly stuffed to maintain its shape.
Time Required
Depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern this can take a few hours.
Summary
This crochet summer purse is a sweet and useful make that just feels right in the warmer months. It’s the kind of project you can have fun making, and that you can be proud to carry once it’s finished.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use another yarn instead of cotton?
Yes, but cotton is a great choice if you want the purse to stay neat and structured.
Can I make it bigger?
Yes. Just continue until you reach the size you want.
Do I need to line the purse?
Not always, but a lining can help if you want extra structure or smaller items inside.
Is this a good beginner project?
It looks best for confident beginners or anyone comfortable with basic crochet.
Can I change the handles?
Yes. You can swap the handle style if you want a different look.
