Ocean Breeze Crochet Summer Purse Free Pattern

Ocean Breeze Crochet Summer Purse Free Pattern

Introduction

Capture the essence of a seaside escape with the Ocean Breeze Crochet Summer Purse. This beautiful purse features a wave-inspired texture and a refreshing color palette that will add a touch of coastal charm to your summer wardrobe. Perfect for carrying your essentials, this purse is not only stylish but also functional. Whether you're heading to the beach or a summer picnic, this purse will be your go-to accessory!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Cotton DK weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Seafoam Green
  • Sandy Beige
  • Ocean Blue
• Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in wave stitch pattern

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Purse Base

1. Start with a magic ring using the seafoam green yarn.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight to close.
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around (12 stitches total).
4. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around (18 stitches total).
5. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around (24 stitches total).
6. Continue increasing in this manner until you have a total of 60 stitches. This will form the base of your purse.

Working the Body of the Purse

1. Switch to sandy beige yarn.
2. Begin the wave stitch pattern:
   1. Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), double crochet (dc) in the next stitch, *skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, dc in the next 2 stitches*; repeat across the row.
   2. Row 2: Chain 3, dc in the next stitch, *skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, dc in the next 2 stitches*; repeat across the row.
3. Repeat Row 2 for 10 more rows, maintaining the wave stitch pattern.

Adding the Ocean Blue Section

1. Switch to ocean blue yarn.
2. Continue the wave stitch pattern for 12 rows, just like you did with the sandy beige yarn.

Finishing Touches

1. Once you have completed the 12 rows with the ocean blue yarn, fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

Creating the Strap

1. Using sandy beige yarn, chain 100 stitches.
2. Single crochet (sc) in each chain across to create a sturdy strap.
3. Fasten off and securely attach the strap to the sides of the purse.

Conclusion

Congratulations on creating your very own Ocean Breeze Crochet Summer Purse! This stylish accessory is perfect for summer outings and showcases your crafting skills. Enjoy your new purse and the compliments that come with it!