Crochet a cute cell phone purse with a strap and pocket for your ID or credit card! This free crochet pattern comes with several options for customizing your purse with either embroidered flowers, a layered flower, or fringe. Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
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Difficulty:
Easy/Intermediate
Techniques used: post stitches, working in the 3rd loop, working in the back loop, reverse single crochet, multi-layer flower, basic sewing, (optional) basic embroidery
Materials Needed:
2.55mm steel hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge – for bag
1.5mm steel hook – for flower
190-200 yards #3 Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread in “Natural”
15 yards #3 Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread in “White”
5-7 yards #10 Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread in “White”
5 yards #10 Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread in “Natural”
1/2” metal buckle – I picked up mine at Michael’s, but can’t find the same style in stock on their website. The brand name is “ArtMinds”
2 25mm metal rings
Yarn Needle
Scissors
3 small beads
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
rsc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
Measurements:
7 1/2” tall by 5 1/4” wide excluding strap
Summer weather is here which means it’s time to get outdoors! This gorgeous crochet purse is a nice pattern to make when you want to “travel light”. It has an optional pocket that can be added to the back to hold your ID, credit card or cash.
The perfect yarn to use for your purse
Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread has been a favorite of mine for quite a while. It is easy to work with, easy to care for since it’s cotton. Crochet thread does not have as much stretch to it as acrylic yarn, which will help your phone purse maintain its shape over the years. There’s also something more refined about using thread in crochet projects which is why I love making special occasion items with it.
This purse can be dressed up for a wedding, or down for more casual situations all because of the details you choose to add–I’ve included several options after the purse pattern! It is important to stick with #3 cotton thread to achieve the best look for the purse body and straps.
Additional Terms you’ll need to know:
Working in the 3rd loop of hdc. Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.
Gauge:
26 sc sts in 4” of width, by 14 rows of height in 2”
Additional Notes:
-Ch-1 at beginning or round/row does not count as a stitch
-Use tighter tension when crocheting the straps and ID/credit card pouch. This will make them less prone to excessive stretching.
Cell Phone Carrying Case Pattern Tutorial (US Terms):
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Ch 33,
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 30 sts, 2 sc in final st of row, continue working around to the other side of the chain, sc in next 31 sts, 2 sc in final st of row, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Round 2: ch 1, *3 hdc in first st, sk 2 sts, *3 hdc in next st, sk 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first hdc. (22 3-hdc groups)
Rounds 3-11: sl st across next 2 hdc, ch 1, *between 3-hdc group work 3 hdc move to next ; repeat from * around, join with sl st t first hdc (66)
Round 12: ch 1, hdc in each st across, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 13: ch 1, working all sts of round in 3rd loop of hdc, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 14: ch 1, working all sts of round in 3rd loop of hdc, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Rounds 15-32: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Round 33: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 34: ch 1, working all sts of round in 3rd loop of hdc, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 35: ch 1, working all sts of round in 3rd loop of hdc, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 36: ch 1, FPdc around first st, sc in next, * FPdc around next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPdc. (33 FPdc, 33 sc)
Round 37: ch 1, *sc in FPdc, FPdc around sc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (33 sc, 33 FPdc)
Repeat rounds 36 and 37 2 more times
Round 42: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 43: ch 1, working all sts of round in 3rd loop of hdc, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 44: ch 1, working all sts of round in 3rd loop of hdc, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (66)
Round 45: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Round 46: ch 1, using tight tension, rsc (crab stitch) in each st around, join with sl st to first rsc. (66)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
How to crochet straps for your purse
Short strap ends (make 2):
Ch 23,
Round 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc in each st across to end of row, 2 sc in final st, continue working around end, sc in each st across to end of row, 2 sc in final st, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: sc in each st across, at end of strap work 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc along other side, at end of strap work 2 sc in next 2 sts, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 3: sl st around edges of strap. This will be the front of the strap.
(Optional) Round 4: turn strap over, join white or color of your choice, sl st around strap between rounds 1 and 2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Strap part 1:
Ch 251,
Round 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc in each st across to end of row, 2 sc in final st, continue working around end, sc in each st across to end of row, 2 sc in final st, join with sl st t first sc.
Round 2: sc in each st across, at end of strap work 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc along other side, at end of strap work 2 sc in next 2 sts, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 3: sl st around edges of strap. This will be the front of the strap.
(Optional) Round 4: turn strap over, join white or color of your choice, sl st around strap between rounds 1 and 2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Strap part 2:
Ch 101,
Round 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc in each st across to end of row, 2 sc in final st, continue working around end, sc in each st across to end of row, 2 sc in final st, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: sc in each st across, at end of strap work 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc along other side, at end of strap work 2 sc in next 2 sts, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 3: Working around edge, dc 5 in center st at end of strap, sl st around edges of strap. This will be the front of the strap.
(Optional) Round 4: turn strap over, join white or color of your choice, sl st around strap between rounds 1 and 2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Putting your crochet cell phone bag together
Notes: I allowed 1 1/2″ for the strap ends to be sewed down. You can leave more or less. You are welcome to make the strap longer or shorter to fit your needs. This fits me well when worn over my shoulder or cross-body (I am 5′ 4″).
1. Fold each of your short strap ends in half around a 25mm O ring. Sew ends to sides of bag.
2. Fold ends of both straps (parts 1 and 2) over those same 25mm O rings, sew down. It doesn’t matter which side you put the buckle on, but I personally like to have it facing the front and not jingling around near my elbow.
3. Fold other end of strap part 2 over buckle, sew down. You will thread part 1 of your strap through the buckle. The pointy part of the buckle will fit between the stitches so you don’t need specific holes to adjust it longer or shorter.
Bag Accessories
These are optional ways you can customize your bag. Mix and match to your heart’s content! The light colored bag in the preview has the driver’s license/credit card pouch, the embroidery flowers and the crochet flower, as well as the optional slip stitching in white along the straps. The teal bag has the fringe.
Driver’s license or Credit card pouch:
Ch 19,
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn. (18)
Rows 2-26: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (18)
Round 27: sl st evenly around edges of rectangle. This will be the front of the pouch.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Center rectangle in back of purse so that it covers the seam in the back. Pin in place and then sew the bottom and 2 sides leaving the top open.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Flower:
Materials Needed:
5 yds Aunt Lydia’s #10 crochet thread in “Natural”
2-3 yds Aunt Lydia’s #10 crochet thread in “White”
1.5mm steel hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
sp/sps = space/spaces
Additional Terms:
Picot = ch 3, sl st back into first ch
Flower (US Terms):
With “White” thread,
Round 1: 7 hdc in magic ring, join with sl st to first hdc. (7)
Round 2: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (14)
Round 3: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (21)
Round 4: working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (28)
Round 5: *sk st, 6 dc in next st, sk st, sl st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (7 6-dc shells or petals)
This next section is worked at the back of the flower in the petals you just completed. You will be slip stitching into the 3rd dc, chaining 8 and then slip stitching back into the 4th dc of each petal. If you’re uncertain of the spot feel free to use stitch markers to mark the 3rd and 4th dc stitch of each petal. The important thing is that you be as close to the center back of the petal as you can so the second round of petals lines up with the first round.
With “Natural” thread,
Round 6: ch 1, working at back of flower, *sl st into 3rd dc of 6-dc shell, ch 8, sl st into 4th dc of 6-dc shell, ch 1; join with sl st to first sl st. (7 ch-8 sps, 7 ch-1 sps)
Use tighter tension or switch to a smaller hook for this next round,
Round 7: *(10 hdc, picot, 10 hdc) in ch-8 sp, sl st into ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join.
Fasten off, leaving a 12” tail for sewing flower to bag.
Flower center:
These next 3 rounds will be worked from the outside in, in the FLO of the stitches in rounds 1-3. To begin a new round you will sl st over into the first st of the next round without fastening off between rounds. This way you have fewer ends to weave in when you are done.
With “Natural” thread,
Round 1: working in the FLO from round 3, *ch 3, sl st into next st; repeat from * around, sl st into next round to continue. (21 ch-3 sps)
Round 2: working in the FLO from round 2, *ch 2, sl st into next st; repeat from * around, sl st into next round to continue. (14 ch-2 sps)
Round 3: working in the FLO from round 1, *ch 2, sl st into next st; repeat from * around, sl st into next round to continue. (7 ch-2 sps)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
(Optional) Sew 3 small beads into the center of the flower.
Sew flower to lower left corner of bag at rounds 12-13.
How to add embroidered details to your bag
I have really enjoyed embroidering flowers onto various crochet pieces this spring. It is so easy and fairly quick once you do a couple of them. The best thing about embroidery flowers is they don’t have to be perfect! A little variation makes them look more artistic and fun. For this purse I wanted a very subtle flower pattern that would add a little something special to the over-all look of the design. You can choose to keep the same neutral color scheme, or take it up a notch by using contrasting, instead of complementing, tones.
Embroider simple flowers on rounds 14-32 with “White” #10 thread using straight stitch, back stitch, lazy daisy stitch (detached chain stitch), and French knots. Use a complementing color that is tonally similar to the color you used for the bag to achieve a subtle look.
How to add fringe to your purse:
Cut 33 12” pieces of thread. Fold in half and pull through every other hdc in round 33. This will leave you with fringe that is 3” long on each side. Overhand knot to secure.
Snip looped ends to free your fringe.
Why did I do it this way? Because for me it’s easier to handle 1 12” piece of yarn vs 2 6” pieces of yarn and still have things line up evenly. If you’d prefer to wrangle 2 6” pieces have at it. I am not that coordinated haha!
Sewing a simple cloth lining:
Take a rectangular piece of fabric at least 15″ tall by 6″ wide and fold it in half, patterned sides facing, with the fold at the bottom. Lay your purse over the top, then trace the outline of the bag on the purse leaving at least 1/2″ for a seam allowance on the top and sides. Sew the sides of the liner following that 1/2″ seam allowance on your sewing machine, then zig-zag the rough edges so they don’t fray. Fold the top edges over 1/2″ and tack them in place by hand. Iron the seam and then sew by hand along the ironed seam into your purse.
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