After much anticipation, I have finally completed the tutorial for creating the African Flower Crochet Purse, a project I’ve been eager to work on for a while. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to crochet this stunning bag.
It is the one I planned to design and make since seeing Mia’s African Flower motifs a year ago. The moment I had it designed and started working, I already had the desire of wanting to share with you how beautiful this crochet purse is going to be…. but I chose to save it until now (oh… 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 🙂
African Flower Crochet Purse Pattern
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Get ready for a comprehensive tutorial that includes both crochet and sewing sections. Due to its length, I’ll be dividing it into two separate tutorials.
- Part 1 (this tutorial) – crochet and join the African flower motifs to make up the Crochet African Flower Purse.
- Part 2 – sewing part of the lining and handles to stabilize the purse.
I made a slight adjustment to the white border of Mia’s pattern by changing it to single crochet on the back loops only. To keep it concise, you’ll find the pattern and tutorial after this section.
What’s Next:
- Start crocheting and share your completed handmade on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @craftpassion, so that we are able to see them.
- Pin it to Pinterest for a future To-Crochet List
- Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
- If you are new to crochet, we have a comprehensive guide for beginners.
- Browse more free crochet patterns to make, particularly for crochet bags & purses.
African Flower Crochet Purse Pattern - Part 1
Finally, I have prepared the tutorial for this African Flower Crochet Purse, the one I wanted to make for the longest time. Read on to learn how to crochet this beautiful bag.
There is a Part 2 for making the bag, including adding a lining and handle.
Enjoy crocheting them!
Materials
- Yarn, acrylic baby yarn, Tilda color code: 05, 26, 505 and 510 - approximate yardage: 50 gram each for 05, 26, 510, 100 gram for 505
Tools
- Crochet hook, 3mm
Instructions
Dimension:
Bag: 11 1/2″ (W) x 6 1/2″ (H) x 5″ (D)
Motif: Each flower has a diameter (the widest width across) of 8.3cm [3 1/4″] (including the white border) if using the yarn stated below.
Abbreviations:
sl knot = slip knot
st = stitch
ss = slip stitch (to fasten)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
fo = fasten off
Rnd = round
Pattern: (Hexagon)
Make: 28
Base Round – light brown: sl knot, ch 6, ss into first ch to make a ring. Or, you can use magic ring.
Rnd 1 – ch 3, 1 dc, ch1, *2 dc, ch1, * repeat until you have six spaces and six 2dc. ss to the 3rd chain of the beginning round. fo
Rnd 2 – beige : Start in a space. ch 5, 2 dc in same space, *ch1, 2 dc, ch2, 2 dc in next space – repeat * 5 times, 1 dc and ss into the 3rd ch of the beginning round.
Rnd 3 – ch3, dc6 in the 2-ch space, ch1, * dc7 in next 2-ch space, ch1, repeat * 5 times. ss the 3rd ch of the beginning round. fo.
Rnd 4 – dark brown: ch1, sc around and make a long stitch down in round 2 between each flower petal. End with ss. fo.
Rnd 5 – white: [crochet back loops only] ch1, sc in next 2 sts, *3sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (skip long stitch of the previous round), sc in next 3 sts, repeat 5 times, 3sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (skip long stitch of the previous round), ss to the ch from the beginning round.
FO, keep a long tail for joining.
Pattern: (Square)
Make: 4
Base Round – light brown: sl knot, ch 4, ss into the first ch to make a ring. Or, you can use a magic ring.
Rnd 1 – ch 3, 1 dc, ch1, *2 dc, ch1, * repeat until you have four spaces and four 2dc. ss to the 3rd chain of the beginning round. fo
Rnd 2 – beige : Start in a space. ch 5, 2 dc in same space, *ch1, 2 dc, ch2, 2 dc in next space – repeat * 3 times, 1 dc and ss into the 3rd ch of the beginning round.
Rnd 3 – ch3, dc6 in the 2-ch space, ch1, * dc7 in next 2-ch space, ch1, repeat * 3 times. ss the 3rd ch of the beginning round. fo.
Rnd 4 – dark brown: ch1, sc around and make a long stitch down in round 2 between each flower petal. End with ss. fo.
Rnd 5 – white: [crochet back loops only] ch1, sc in next 2 sts, *3sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (skip long stitch of the previous round), sc in next 3 sts, repeat 3 times, 3sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (skip long stitch of the previous round), ss to the ch from the beginning round.
FO, keep a long tail for joining.
You can view how to crochet the original African Flower motif here.
To join, place 2 motifs with the right side facing each other, align the stitches, work on the wrong side, ss on both front loops only. Click here to find out other methods you could use.
MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO CROCHET
AFRICAN FLOWER PURSE
- The African Flower motifs before the white border.
- The African Flower motifs with a white border.
- The purse needs 4 square flowers to make the 4 corners at the base.
- Square African Flower motif before the white border.
- Square African Flower motif after the white border.
- After all the motifs are done, arrange them in this way.
3
4
3 + 2 squares at both sides
8
3 + 2 squares at both sides
4
3
- Join the motif on their vertical sides, crochet slips stitches on the front loops only to join the flowers from the wrong side.
Use the same color yarn, join the rows to make them into a purse that looks like the one below.
- The next tutorial (part 2) will be on sewing the lining and handles to complete the African Flower Purse.
If you are happy with the purse without lining, you can always put on the handle and use it now but I swear that the purse will look more elegant and stable with a lining on.
Heather
Monday 26th of September 2022
I had wanted to do an African flower for ages, then when I saw the bag it inspired me so I had a go and was pleased on how easy the instructions were to follow. The bag is now complete and I’m over the moon with it, thanks for sharing the pattern
Agnese
Monday 23rd of August 2021
Many thanks for sharing this wonderful pattern! Here is my result.
Craft Passion
Wednesday 25th of August 2021
It is beautiful, I like the blue-themed design. Thanks for showing.
Dolores Grove
Wednesday 3rd of August 2016
Love you patterns. I want to make a couple or three of them but can't print a pattern. If I print it off the internet or copy it and paste it in word it prints out or copies looks like programming symbols. Do we have to work off of the computer or Kendall? Thanks, Dolores
Craft Passion
Wednesday 3rd of August 2016
Sorry that we forgot to put back the print button after launching the new web design. We will put it back within a week. Kindly check back again. Thank you very much.
Rinny
Sunday 17th of April 2016
Beautiful bag.., thank you for sharing the pattern.
Lucy Mel
Tuesday 30th of December 2014
Me encantó este bolso. lo terminé en una semana. Está hermoso, lo modifiqué un poquito para que tuviera más altura, adentro el forro tiene dos bolsillos, se pegan a presión. Lo hice con reciclaje de hilo hecho a partir de medias de nailon (a eso llamamos media fina en mi país). Si me contacta al correo le envío unas fotos de mi bolso. Gracias por subir esas fotos.
Translation (by Google): I loved this bag. I finished it in a week. It is beautiful, I modified a little so I had more height, indoors lining has two pockets, stick to pressure. I did recycling yarn made from nylon stockings (we call that fine media in my country). If I contact the email I send some pictures of my purse. Thanks for uploading those photos.
Craft Passion
Saturday 3rd of January 2015
That's great, Lucy. Please send via the contact form, just upload the photo with the contact form and click submit. I will be able to receive and see your purse soon. Happy New Year!