Personalize your party gifts with the Crochet Party Favor Purse Free Pattern, a small bag that holds tiny treats for your special guests.
Have you ever seen a tiny, stylish purse that can steal the show at any party? Holding a petite, charming purse that's perfect for stuffing with little treats or keepsakes. This adorable finished project shines with a lovely shape and cheerful colors, making it an eye-catching favor for birthdays, weddings, or any fun gathering. Nancy, from the YouTube channel Nancy a Crochet, designed this delightful piece and generously shared the full tutorial, so full credit goes to her for inspiring creativity.
Gift Bag Crochet Party Favor Purse Free Pattern for Beginners
The Crochet Party Favor Purse Pattern allows you to make your very own mini purse that looks both elegant and playful. Its compact size makes it perfect for handing out as a thoughtful gift or for guests to carry small items in style. Whether filled with candies, trinkets, or notes, these purses add a personal touch that guests will remember.
What's great about this pattern is how simple it is to follow, even for beginners. It invites you to try something new without feeling overwhelmed. Plus, the finished purse has a cozy, soft feel that adds to its charm. You can choose your favorite colors to match any party theme or holiday. If you want to create something sweet and useful that everyone will love, why not give this pattern a try? Find the easy-to-follow Crochet Party Favor Purse Pattern that can brighten up any celebration. Happy crocheting.
Lovely Crochet Party Favor Purse Free Pattern
In this project, you'll make a delightful coin purse or party favor pouch using leftover yarn and a recycled tin can pull-tab for both embellishment and functionality. All steps and stitch techniques follow the video tutorial closely, ensuring you'll achieve a textured, sturdy base and the charming, handmade look shown there. We'll use post stitches for texture, crab stitch for unique joining, and finish off with crocheted flowers as playful appliqués. This small project is ideal for using up yarn scraps and makes a precious keepsake or gift.
Quick Overview Of Pattern
- Begin by crocheting two textured base pieces with half double crochet and double crochet rounds
- Use front and back post stitches for visual interest and thickness
- Join both base pieces using crab stitch (reverse single crochet)
- Leave a top opening to create a mini pouch or purse
- Attach a pull-tab with a decorative loop for added charm and an easy grip
- Make two five-petal crochet flowers and sew them on as accents
Notes
- The size of your finished pouch will change depending on yarn type: wool yields a larger, fluffier result; acrylic creates a smaller, tighter pouch.
- Always check your tension-stitches should be snug for a sturdy purse, but not so tight that it's difficult to crochet.
- The crab stitch is worked from left to right (reverse direction) for a decorative, rope-like seam.
- Feel free to embellish with ribbons, beads, or use as a keychain by adding a keyring through the pull-tab or top chain loop.
Skill Level
- Confident Beginner to Intermediate
- This pattern is accessible to adventurous beginners who have mastered basic stitches and want to learn front/back post stitches and the crab stitch technique. Intermediate crocheters will appreciate the efficient construction and decorative finish.
Materials
- Yarn: Leftover wool, cotton, or acrylic yarn (preferably 2 mm thickness)
- Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for your yarn (e.g., 2.10 mm for 2 mm yarn)
- Pull-Tab: Small tin can pull-tab, clean and smooth
- Extras: Satin ribbons, beads, keyrings, or small decorative flowers (optional)
- Tapestry Needle: For sewing in ends and attaching decorations
- Scissors
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished Size: ~6-8 cm wide by 7-10 cm tall (final size depends on yarn and hook used; larger yarn yields bigger pocket)
- Flower Appliqué: Approximately 2 cm diameter
- Top Chain Loop: Adjustable by your preference (sample uses 6 chains)
Gauge
Gauge is not critical; your base pieces just need to be matched in size and should create a pouch that comfortably holds coins or small treats.
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- MR = magic ring
- crab st = crab stitch (reverse single crochet)
Special Stitches
- Crab Stitch (Reverse Single Crochet): Instead of working right to left, insert your hook to the right, yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete as a single crochet. Produces a twisted, sturdy edge.
- Front/Back Post Double Crochet:
- fpdc: Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, complete dc as usual.
- bpdc: Yarn over, insert hook from back to front around the post of the stitch, yarn over, complete dc as usual.
The Crochet Pattern
Crocheting the Base Pieces
First Half
Round 1: Foundation
- Make a secure starting loop.
- Work 12 sc along the starting edge.
- Turn to the opposite side of the foundation and work 6 sc across that side (creating a rounded rectangle structure).
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- (Total: 18 sc)
Round 2: Expanding the Base
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- Dc in the same stitch.
- Work dc in the next stitch.
- In the following stitch, make 2 dc in the same stitch (increase).
- Continue: alternate making a single dc and increases (2 dc in one) evenly spaced around the piece.
- Complete the round with a sl st to the top of the first ch-3.
- Ch 3 and turn your work.
Rounds 3 & 4: Textured Relief Stitches
- For these two rounds, alternate front post and back post double crochets to create a ribbed, sturdy basket structure:
- Start with a dc worked into the stitch below.
- Then alternate: fpdc around the next, bpdc around the next.
- Work this pattern all the way around. Join with a sl st, chain 3, and turn after each round.
- Repeat for a total of two textured rounds.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Second Half
- Repeat Rounds 1-4 exactly as above to form a matching second piece.
- Do NOT cut the working yarn at the end; leave attached for seamless joining.
Joining the Pieces with Crab Stitch
Aligning the Halves:
- Place both finished base pieces together, right sides facing outward.
- Wrong sides should be hidden inside.
Crab Stitch Edging:
- Beginning where you left the working yarn, insert your hook through both layers at the edge, working from left to right (reverse direction).
- Work crab stitch (reverse single crochet) around the pouch to join the sides and bottom.
- Leave the top edge(s) open - this will be your pouch opening.
Adding the Pull-Tab Accent and Top Trim
Integrating the Pull-Tab:
- When you reach a top corner, insert your hook through both the crochet and the pull-tab opening.
- Ch 6 (or more for a larger loop), insert hook back into same stitch and pull-tab, and sl st to anchor the loop.
- Continue working crab stitch along remaining exposed edges for a finished look.
Securing and Finishing:
- Fasten off yarn once the perimeter is complete.
- Use a tapestry needle to carefully weave all loose yarn tails to the inside so there are no visible ends.
Crocheting the Decorative Flower Appliqué
Magic Ring Foundation:
- Create a magic ring.
- Ch 2, work 2 dc into the ring.
Forming the Petals:
- Ch 2, sl st into the ring (this completes one petal).
- Repeat (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) into the ring a total of 5 times for five petals.
Closing the Flower:
- Pull the tail of the magic ring tightly to close the flower center.
- Fasten off and weave in back.
- Make two flowers.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Place one flower on each side of your coin purse/pouch.
- Use a tapestry needle and matching thread or yarn to securely stitch the flowers to the pouch.
- If desired, decorate further with beads, ribbons, or attach a keyring through the top loop or pull-tab.
- The finished pouch should be just large enough to hold coins or a handful of treats and stands around 6-8 cm wide, 7-10 cm tall.
Conclusion & Ending Words
This project provides a wonderful way to use up scrap yarn and introduce special recycled elements for an eco-friendly, handmade touch. The textured post stitch rounds create a sturdy, visually rich pouch, while crab stitch ensures a strong seam and distinctive finish. The addition of decorative flowers and your choice of embellishments lets your creativity shine. Whether used as a coin purse, candy pouch, or small gift bag, this creation highlights the versatility and joy of crochet. Enjoy gifting or using your one-of-a-kind, upcycled pouch, and remember to experiment with size, color, and accents for your own signature style.