I have an exciting pattern to share with you today – the Hexagon Crochet Handbag! I love the size of this crochet handbag – not too big and not too small – but the actual stars of the show are the hexagon shapes created by the strategic placement of puff stitches. If you are interested in crocheting a handbag, I encourage you to give this pattern a try!
I used my favorite super bulky yarn for this project, Lion Brand Hometown USA. I purchased handles for my bag (details below), but you could easily crochet your own handles. For an idea of how to crochet handles, check out my Chantilly Crochet Tote. (You may need additional yarn if you choose to crochet your own handles.)
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Hexagon Crochet Handbag
Materials Used:
- N – 9.0 mm crochet hook
- 2 skeins Lion Brand Hometown USA – Oakland Black
- 2 skeins Lion Brand Hometown USA – Dallas Grey
- 2 handles (I used Purse n-alize-it! Handbag Handles, 22 in. faux leather handles in black)
- Small amount of #4 worsted weight yarn in black (for sewing handles on)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing on handles
- Stitch marker (a paper clip will also work)
Abbreviations:
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
pf = puff stitch (see description below)
American crochet terms used throughout
Special Stitches Used:
Puff Stitch (pf): (Yarn over and draw up a loop) 4 times, draw yarn through all 9 loops. (Please note that this pattern does NOT call for a ch 1 to close the puff stitch).
Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 9 sc, 10 rows
Finished Size Approximately:
Body of bag =16.5″ wide, 11″ tall
Instructions:
Work in continuous rounds without chaining between rounds. Use a stitch marker (or paper clip) to mark the beginning of each round.
Round 1:
With black, ch 35, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, 3 sc in last st, sc in each st across opposite side ending with a sc in the 1st ch. (70 sts)
Round 2:
Sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 32 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 33 sts. (73 sts)
Rounds 3-8:
Sc in each st around.
After completion of Round 8, sc in two more sts to reach corner. Change to grey.
Round 9:
Sc in each st around.
Round 10:
Sc in east st around.
Round 11:
Hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 8 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of last 4 sts.
Round 12:
Sc in each st around.
Round 13:
Hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 6 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of last 2 sts.
Round 14:
Sc in each st around.
Round 15:
Hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 5 times, hdc in next st, [pf next st, sc next st] 5 times, hdc in next st, [pf next st, sc next st] 5 times, hdc in each of next 4 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 5 times, hdc in next st, [pf next st, sc next st] 5 times, hdc in next st, [pf next st, sc next st] 5 times, hdc in each of last 2 sts.
Round 16:
Sc in each st around.
Round 17:
Hdc in each of next 7 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 4 times.
Round 18:
Sc in each st around.
Round 19:
Hdc in each of next 9 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 7 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [pf next st, sc next st] 3 times.
Round 20:
Sc in each st around.
Round 21:
Sc in each st around.
After completion of Round 21, sc in 4 more sts to reach the corner. Change to black.
Rounds 22-25:
Sc in each st around. Sl st to the beginning of round and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Using a #4 worsted yarn in black, sew a handle to each side of your purse and enjoy!
If you make one I’d love to see it. You can tag me @cashmeredandelions on Instagram!