I’m so excited! It’s time to share this sweet little crochet pattern and you can find out how to crochet a Sweetheart Purse below with the free written instructions! This adorable purse is perfect for Valentine’s Day! Whether you want to use it for yourself, gift it or both, you can whip up several in no time.
SOME PEOPLE ARE WORTH MELTING FOR.
– Olaf, Frozen
I’ve designed it so that it’s big enough to hold a cell phone but small enough not to be too bulky.
Inspiration
The new Sweetheart Purse pattern came from an idea that was suggested by one of my pattern testers when she tested another Sweetheart pattern. I thought her suggestion was just marvelous and started designing. The purse shares some similarities to the Sweetheart Hot Pad pattern but, I’ve increased the size a bit and I have used a different border, which was also recommended by one of my testers.
The heart shaped Popcorn Stitch is so easy to do and has been such a big hit with everyone, so I decided to design a few more patterns using it. Be sure to keep following along for more texture fun!
Design Details
Sweetheart Purses are designed using #4 worsted weight yarn. They look so cute in all the colors, especially when you use a contrasting color for the border.
This purse is designed to hold all of your small things like a cell phone and lipstick. But, go down to a #3 DK yarn and hook down for a super sweet child size bag. Another fun variation is to shorten the strap down to a handle and use it for a pouch and fill with candy for your special Valentine.
The new Sweetheart Purse is an easy advanced beginner pattern and it works up so quickly using a 4.00 mm (G) hook. You will need about 145 yards of yarn to make both sides and the border. There are 2 squares that are sewn together by working a simple sc, ch 2, sc sequence on both sides and the along the bottom.
To see the FREE version scroll down now. For those that prefer the premium, ad-free version of the Sweetheart Purse then you can grab it for a small cost in either of my shops. My shop links are listed below. In the paid version you will also get instructions on how to make a back without a heart, a graph for making the heart square and a photo tutorial of the popcorn stitch.
Where To Get The Sweetheart Purse Crochet Pattern?
The downloadable PDF of the new Sweetheart Purse crochet pattern is available in my SASSy Shoppe, Etsy & Ravelry shops.
Ready To Ship Sweetheart Purse
You can get your hands on readymade purses by contacting me or check out my SASSy shop to see what is in stock!!
Sweetheart Purse Crochet Pattern
What you will need for the Sweetheart Purse crochet pattern
- Worsted Weight #4 yarn
- 145 yards
- 4.00 mm (G) hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- Advanced beginner pattern
- Written in US crochet terms
- Finished size: 8” tall x 8.25” wide.
- Gauge: Not essential for this pattern.
- The ch stitch at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch. Always place 1st stitch of each row in same stitch as beginning chain unless stated otherwise.
- Stitch count is only listed on each row when there is a change.
Stitch Key
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
PS = Popcorn Stitch
rep = repeat
sk = skip a stitch
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
Instructions
Make 2 squares.
Ch 27.
Row 1:
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
Row 2:
sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 – 6:
rep Row 2.
Row 7:
sc in next 12, PS in next 2, sc in next 12, ch 1, turn. (24 sc, 2 PS)
Row 8:
rep Row 2.
Row 9:
sc in next 10, PS, sc in next 4, PS, sc in next 10, ch 1, turn. (24 sc, 2 PS)
Row 10:
rep Row 2.
Row 11:
sc in next 8, PS, sc in next 8, PS, sc in next 8, ch 1, turn. (24 sc, 2 PS)
Row 12:
rep Row 2.
Row 13:
sc in next 6, PS, sc in next 12, PS, sc in next 6, ch 1, turn. (24 sc, 2 PS)
Row 14:
rep Row 2.
Row 15:
sc in next 5, PS, sc in next 14, PS, sc in next 5, ch 1, turn. (24 sc, 2 PS)
Row 16:
rep Row 2.
Row 17:
sc in next 5, PS, sc in next 14, PS, sc in next 5, ch 1, turn. (24 sc, 2 PS)
Row 18:
rep Row 2.
Row 19:
sc in next 5, PS, sc in next 6, PS in next 2, sc in next 6, PS, sc in next 5, ch 1, turn. (22 sc, 4 PS)
Row 20:
rep Row 2.
Row 21:
sc in next 6, PS, sc in next 4, PS, sc in next 2, PS, sc in next 4, PS, sc in next 6, ch 1, turn. (22 sc, 4 PS)
Row 22:
rep Row 2.
Row 23:
sc in next 8, PS in next 2, sc in next 6, PS in next 2, sc in next 8, ch 1, turn. (22 sc, 4 PS)
Rows 24 – 28:
rep Row 2.
Finish off, weave in ends.
Border / Connecting Squares
NOTE: The blocks are connected down each side and across the bottom. Hold the squares together with the backs facing each other.
With contrasting color, join yarn at top of either corner, working down 1st side, ch 1, sc in next row end, ch 2, sc in same st, ch 2, sk next row end, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2) in next row end, sk next row end; rep from * down 1st side and in the corner. Work *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2) in next st, sk st; rep from * across bottom and in the next corner. Work up the next side repeating the same sequence as the 1st side. Do not finish off. Continue working across the top of purse, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2), sk st across only one block, the one facing you. Turn bag so that the other block is facing you and *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2), sk st across the top. Slst to 1st sc on front border.
Finish off, weave in ends.
Strap
Step 1:
Make a Romanian cord about 30” long or to desired length. Be sure to leave a long tail, about 24” long, on each end of the cord to sew the cord to the purse.
Step 2:
After completing the strap thread yarn needle with one of the tails. Working on the inside of the purse, stitch the end of the cord to one side.
Step 3:
Repeat with the other tail on the other side of the purse.
Weave in ends.
Tester LOVE!!
Thank you, thank you so much to my fabulous tester’s for helping bring this pattern to life. They all are just adorable!!
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If you are looking for a quick and easy yet absolutely adorable and unique Valentine crochet pattern then you’ll just love the Sweetheart Purse! It’s been a favorite at markets and I’ve heard there have been tons of requests by other makers for these cuties.
This crochet pattern was tested by very talented testers, but, please let me know if you find any errors. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or need help with the pattern.
Also, don’t forget to share your Sweetheart Purses with me on social media!! I love seeing your SASSy makes!!
Angie 🤍🤍🤍
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