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Grab ‘n Go Purse – free crochet pattern!

May 22, 2017 6 Comments

Try your hand at the easy-to-make Grab 'n Go Purse, a free crochet pattern that makes the most of fabric yarn!
Is it just me, or does a season change make you feel like it’s time for a new purse? Motivated by some nice spring weather, I whipped up this design when I was feeling the need to do some warm weather crochet one night. What can I say? There was cute t-shirt yarn in my stash that had been calling my name all winter! With 2 skeins of fabric yarn and a pretty big crochet hook, this fun purse comes together easily in just one sitting. Already having taken this guy out on the town, I can’t wait to have it be my go-to summer bag!

Grab ‘n Go Purse – crochet pattern

Supplies

US Q (16 mm) crochet hook
2 skeins Fettuccini yarn from Lion Brand
tapestry needle
scissors
1 set purse handles of your choice, I used this pair that measures 6.125″ x 8.5″.
fabric for lining (optional)

Abbreviations & terms

rnd – round
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
tbl – through the back loop
sl – slip
rnd – round
X sc – X indicates the number of sts now in the round
2 in 1 – work the listed crochet stitch twice in one stitch
hdc – half double crochet
whip stitch – Here’s a tutorial.

Gauge & dimensions: 6 sc & 7 rows over 4 inches using US Q (16 mm) hook. Finished purse measures approx. 22 inches in circumference at its top opening, 27 inches in circumference at the widest point near the base, and is 15 inches tall (not including handle height as those will vary depending on the style you use).

Try your hand at the easy-to-make Grab 'n Go Purse, a free crochet pattern that makes the most of fabric yarn!
Pattern

rnd 1. ch 11. sc 10 tbl starting in the 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, sc 10 tbl, sl to join into rnd. (22 sc)
rnd 2. ch 1, sc 10, sc 3 in 1 in ch, sc 10, sc 3 in 1 in ch, sl to join. (26 sc)
rnd 3. ch 1, sc 10, sc 3 in 1, sc 12, sc 3 in 1, sc 1, sl to join. (30 sc)
rnd 4. ch 1, sc 11, sc 3 in 1, sc 14, sc 3 in 1, sc 2, sl to join. (34 sc)
rnd 5. ch 2, hdc 12, hdc 3 in 1, hdc 16, hdc 3 in 1, hdc 3, sl to join. (38 sc)
rnd 6. ch 2, hdc 37, sl to join.
rnd 7. ch 1, sc 37, sl to join.
rnd 8. ch 1, sc 12, sc2tog, sc 17, sc2tog, sc 4, sl to join. (36 sc)
rnd 9-10. ch 2, hdc 35, sl to join.
rnd 11. ch 1, sc 11, sc2tog, sc 16, sc2tog, sc 4, sl to join. (34 sc)
rnd 12-13. ch 2, hdc 33, sl to join.
rnd 14. ch 1, sc 10, sc2tog, sc 15, sc2tog, sc 4, sl to join. (32 sc)
rnd 15-16. ch 2, hdc 31, sl to join.
rnd 17. ch 1, sc 9, sc2tog, sc 14, sc2tog, sc 4, sl to join. (30 sc)
rnd 18-19. ch 2, hdc 29, sl to join.

Break yarn and draw tail through to secure. Weave in ends.

Whip stitch purse handles to body of bag. Line with fabric as you wish.

Try your hand at the easy-to-make Grab 'n Go Purse, a free crochet pattern that makes the most of fabric yarn!

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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Comments

  1. Tamara Murphy

    October 13, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Are the stitches done in the round or rows?

    Reply
    • Tamara Murphy

      October 13, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Sorry, I see it’s in the round, you just sc on the other side of the chain

      Reply
  2. June Nutt

    April 13, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    I live. in Canada,. please tell me where to buy T_shirt yarn and fabric yarn.I would like to make the
    purse that in the picture.
    Thank you
    June Nutt

    Reply
    • Heidi

      April 15, 2019 at 9:20 pm

      I got this yarn at a JoAnn store in my area (U.S.). The yarn is from Lion Brand, which you can order online. If you like, you can also easily make your own fabric yarn like this by following this tutorial: https://www.handsoccupied.com/how-to-make-fabric-yarn/

      Reply
  3. Wendy Mac

    April 10, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    Love love the pattern! Curious if you have a small version pattern?

    Reply
    • Heidi

      April 18, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Sorry, no. Glad you enjoy!

      Reply

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