amberblissthis I’m on a ROLL with purses, friends. It’s true, I can’t stop designing them. I guess they do go really well with crocheted skirts and earrings. If you’re looking for a QUICK make this fall, this is the crochet handbag pattern you NEED. It is quick, fun, and fashionable.
For this newest purse pattern, I stuck with bulky (5) weight yarn. OF COURSE, I fell in love with Color Made Easy from Lion Brand Yarns. BUT WHY OH WHY does everything I love get discontinued? I’m cursed! If you have found a GREAT substitute yarn for Color Made Easy, go ahead and let me know! I’d love to use something similar on a future design.
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If you’re anything like me, you have about a million things you need to carry around every day. I REALLY love my crocheted purses, but sometimes I shove a whole lot in those bags, and I needed a design that was guaranteed not to stretch out at the bottom and lose its shape.
How to Keep that Bottom Flat
For that reason, I researched a super cool way to keep the bottom FLAT and sturdy! You’re going to LOVE it! This is totally optional, but I think you’ll be convinced. It’s an inexpensive and practical method of stabilizing the bottom of your handbag.
You can find plastic canvas at any craft or hobby store or order it easily on Amazon. In addition to the plastic canvas, you’ll want 3 buttons. I used fun buttons that I found in my antique button stash, one that is 1 1/4″ and two that are 5/8″. The 5/8″ buttons are purely decorative, so you can choose to leave them off. The larger button is functional, so you’ll want to be sure to find a button to close the flap on the purse.
Tester Photos of the Heidi Crochet Handbag Pattern
I chose to use 2 different colors on my handbag. All my testers used just one color. In fact, I happen to think the handbag looks GREAT either way! The fuchsia pink purse was created by tester Karen. The burnt orange purse was created by tester MacKenzie.
My favorite thing about this purse is the texture. I think you can see how gorgeous it is in the tester photos. Alternating rows of my 2 favorite (This week’s favorites, anyway!) stitches gives you this lovely striping, and I can’t get enough of it! WHAT ELSE can I create using this stitch repetition? OH, the ideas are flowing!
Materials
Bulky (5) Yarn, Color Made Easy used in sample.
Approximate Yardage:
o Color A (gray) = 166 yards
o Color B (maroon) = 156 yards
-K, 6.5 mm hook
-8 ½” by 4” plastic canvas
-1- 1 ¼” button, 2- ⅝” buttons
-2 stitch markers
-Thread
-Sewing needle
-Tapestry needle
-Scissors
How to Get the Pattern
Now that you know how awesome this purse pattern is, you can’t help but want it, right? I really can’t blame you! This easy project is just what the cooler days of Autumn ordered. Not only can you make one for yourself, you can whip up 2 or 3 for gifts or for markets. I think you’ll be surprised at the ease with which you can finish this project and still feel challenged to accomplish it and makes something stunning!
Autumn Exclusives Bundle
But WAIT! It gets even better! The Heidi Handbag is available in the Autumn Exclusives Blog Hop / Bundle! On October 7, only, you can use the discount code found only on the Cosy Rosie UK website to get 50% off the individual purchase of this pattern OR you can purchase the BUNDLE of all 40 Autumn Exclusive patterns for a huge discount (just $18!!)! Some of my (and I bet your) favorite designers are in the bundle. Click over to check out the DEAL!
Remember, if you want that 50% off coupon to purchase the Heidi Handbag pattern on its own, head over to Cosy Rosie UK, scroll to the Heidi Handbag photo, and get the coupon code. Then head to Etsy or Ravelry to use your code! This code expires at 11:59pm on 10/7/21 (Pacific Time), so don’t dawdle!
Check out my other crochet handbag patterns!
First, check out the Galena Handbag which is one of my favorites! I love the shape, and I love the handles. Be sure to check it out!
Next, take a look at the Blythe Handbag. Not only is it a FREE crochet handbag pattern, but it’s also one of my most popular designs! Check out this blog post which has links to the pattern posts.
Finally, check out THIS BLOG POST all about lining the Carry Your Heart Tote Bag. You’ll find links to the pattern in this post, too!
You can also check out my PRODUCE BAG patterns in Ravelry and Etsy!
Nanci Produce Bag
The Nanci Produce Bag is my FIRST bag pattern. It’s NEARLY WEIGHTLESS when made with thread and weighs in at a MERE 0.6 ounces!
Andi Produce Bag (3 sizes)
The Andi Produce Bag is ALSO nearly weightless, AND comes with 3 size options! Be sure to check it out!
