13 Apr 50

African Flower Crochet Purse – Part 1

African Flower Motifs Before Border
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African Flower Motifs Before Border

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Finally, I have prepared the tutorial for this African Flower Purse, the one I wanted to make for the longest time. The one I planned to design and make since seeing Mia’s African Flower motifs a year ago. The moment I have it designed and started working, I already have the desire of wanting to share with you how beautiful this purse is going to be…. but I choose to save it until now (ohhhh… it is hard for me to keep this secret for that long). Now, I am so happy to splash your eyes with this beautiful baby that you would want to make and carry one :)

Be prepared, this is going to be another lengthy tutorial, with both crochet and sewing involved. I have to split it into 2 tutorials:

  • Part 1 (this tutorial) – crochet and joining of the African Flowers motifs to make up the purse.
  • Part 2 (coming soon)- sewing part of the lining and handles which stabilized the purse.

I modified a little on the white border of Mia’s pattern to make it into single crochet on back loops only. To cut the story short, get the pattern and tutorial after this jump.

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Crochet African Flower Purse

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  2. Craft Passion via Facebook says:April 14, 2012 at 12:34 am

    You are most welcome, Laurie. Hope you have lots of fun!!!

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  4. Mia says:April 14, 2012 at 3:45 am

    Wow! It is absolutely fantastic! I really love it! And the bags shape is so great.
    Congratulations!

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  5. Royce says:April 14, 2012 at 3:56 am

    WOW!!!! I am going to make this.
    thank you so much for the tutorial.

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  6. Faith Epp via Facebook says:April 14, 2012 at 4:30 am

    Very nice – without the hand, this would make a nice clutch.

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  7. Tammy says:April 14, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Joanne, this bag is just BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing…

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  8. Carey says:April 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    This is gorgeous, but I can’t seem to find Part 2. Any suggestions?

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  10. Oyuka says:April 16, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Wow! You have surprised me again. I wanna to make it. But how to crochet these small parts. Would you give video? If possible. And how can you make these things? Do you do only crafts, or have anothes work besides? I really like you, your blog and your crafts. Good luck!

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  11. tania says:April 16, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    BEAUTIFUL inspiration on this site:) love it!!thanks for sharing:)

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  13. DaynawithaY says:April 17, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    How would this look if made with wool and felted/fulled? I think it would make the exterior more durable. Any strong feelings either way?

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  15. hafiszah says:May 7, 2012 at 9:54 am

    lovely bag..i desired to make one for me..thanks for your sharing :)

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  16. Vivien says:May 8, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I am so in love with this when I first saw this! And I am so going to make this. I am a beginner in crocheting and hopefully I can learn to make this! =)) Thanks Joanne for the lovely pattern.

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  17. Sulem Lopez says:May 17, 2012 at 4:41 am

    Hi there!!! I totally love this pattern. I was wondering though if you have a video tutorial on the sewing part, I’m new to sewing. If there isn’t any, so you think you could please create a video on the sewing part, i would really appreciate it!!! Thanks! xoxo

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  18. JennyHarley says:May 25, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    This purse is absolutely beautiful, I have been wanting to make a purse with this type of motif but have not been confident enough to try but after looking over your tutorial I am going to now. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  19. Rowena says:June 22, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Hi, Where will I find the yarn?

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  20. neeta sawant says:July 3, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    marvelous work. U make the crochet look so easy. with the work explained. regarding joining of hexagons, pls do make the tutorials available. AGAIN, MARVELOUS, SUPERB WORK

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  21. Patty says:July 18, 2012 at 5:12 am

    This is beautiful! Truly stunning. Thank you so very much for sharing this pattern. Just a quick mention about why it may be called an “African Flower” (I think I saw it mentioned before I became completely gobsmacked by your talent and kindness). My husband’s grandmother’s favorite flower was an “African Violet” and the shape of these flowers are pretty close and just as beautiful. Maybe?

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  22. Kanchan says:July 24, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this pattern FOR FREE!!!

    you are a rock star… Its people like you who add beauty to this world…

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  23. supraja says:August 18, 2012 at 5:38 am

    after arranging the motifs in order, i do not understand how to join all the motifs to form a purse.. can u upload a video or explain in detail? Thank u in advance and i love the purse…

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  25. Tamara says:August 27, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    This is a gorgeous bag! I love it. Thanks so much for making such a great tutorial for it! I shared a link to this page on my blog this morning. :)

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  27. vivianagamboa says:October 26, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    gracias por compartir tanta belleza,tus manos son de hadas,un beso.

    Translation (by Google):
    thanks for sharing such beauty, your hands are fairy, a kiss.

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  29. Sheleen says:November 15, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    This is a lovely pattern, I am definitely going to have fun trying it. Thanks for sharing

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  30. Barb says:February 7, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Have you put a liner in it?

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  32. BROIE Carole says:March 5, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    hello!!!
    what can I do to have a french translation??? thanks

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  33. Missari says:March 10, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Hey, I had some thoughts of making this but getting a hold of Tilda is not exactly easy. Did you find that you need all of the yardage for the different colors or is the yarn amount a bit more flexible?

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  35. Louise says:March 13, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks for that lovely pattern! It’s really nice and I love it!
    I’ve done the purse with some small modifications of my own. Of course, i’d linked to your pattern here! I’ve also done a free pattern translation – only of the flower- to Swedish on my site!
    Keep going!:-)

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  37. Louise says:April 29, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Hi Joanne. I absolutely adore this handbag and so have to have one of my own (or maybe 2 or 3…) :-) .

    I have just finished crocheting all the motif’s for the bag and so my next task is lining it. My only problem is that my flowers have come out at on average 8.8cm (3.5 inches) as opposed to your 8.3cm (3.25 inches). I am absolutely awful at Math and therefore, I ham having a little bit of trouble converting the fabric and batting sizes that I will need in order to do this. Please, please can you help me convert my sizes so that I can finish the project.

    I look forward to hearing from you (or anyone else)

    Kindest Regards

    Louise

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    • Craft Passion says:April 30, 2013 at 6:49 am

      The easiest way to convert the lining pattern is to enlarge it by 8.8/8.3×100%=106% so that it could suit your 8.8cm motif. Download the pattern from part 2 tutorial and print it with 106% enlargement.
      Let me know should you have question on this.
      Looking forward to your African Flower purse:)

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  38. Precious Crafts says:May 10, 2013 at 9:42 am

    I love the whole look! The colour combo & arrangement is so elegant! And your tutorial is so clear & easy to follow. Thanks a lot! :D

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  39. Zaza-Mimosa says:May 22, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Hello
    Where is a 2nd parts please, because I have search I haven’t find
    I’m sorry if I made ​​mistakes but I’m french so my english is not verry well
    Thank

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  40. Zaza-Mimosa says:May 23, 2013 at 1:34 am

    Thank you for your help

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