Crochet Cherry Wallet & Handbag Pattern

This project is a small and cute bag that you can use as a wallet or a tiny purse to hold your things. It features a bright cherry decoration on the front and has a zipper at the top to keep your phone and money safe. There is also a soft strap for your wrist and a little tag for your name, which makes it a very special handmade accessory.

Crochet Cherry Wallet & Handbag

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The Making Process

• Crochet the base: Start with a flat bottom and then work in circles to make the sides.

• Create texture: Use a repeating stitch to make the bag feel thick and strong.

• Add the zipper: Sew a zipper across the top to keep your items safe.

• Finish the bag: Crochet a small strap, a name tag, and a cherry to sew on the front.

About The Creator:

Bi do Handmade has been an expert in crocheting and designing crochet amigurumi, bag charms, and pouches. Also visit her YouTube channel for more exciting projects. 

Let’s Crochet Cherry Handbag 

Terminology: US Terms Materials:

• Yarn: Milk Cotton (approx. 125g), used double stranded (or suitable thick yarn).

• Hook: 4.0mm (for bag), 2.0mm or 2.5mm (for tag/strap).

• Zipper (approx. 20cm).

• Lobster clasp.

• Tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape.

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain

• sc: single crochet

• inc: increase (2 sc in same st)

• sl st: slip stitch

• BLO: back loop only

• Spike sc: spike single crochet (long single crochet worked into the stitch one row below the current row)

• Reverse sc: reverse single crochet (crab stitch) – working sc from left to right.

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• st(s): stitch(es)

Bag Pattern

Base

• Foundation: Ch 26 (25 base ch + 1 turning ch). (Adjust chain count to reach approx. 19cm width if needed).

• Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 23 ch. 4 sc in last ch. Working up the other side of the chain: Sc in next 23 ch. 2 sc in the same ch as the first 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc.

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Body

• Rnd 1: Ch 1. Working in BLO, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.

• Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sc in next st, Spike sc in next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st.

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• Rnd 3: Ch 1. Spike sc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * to * around. (Work a Spike sc over the normal sc of the previous row, and a normal sc over the Spike sc of the previous row). Join with sl st.

• Rnd 4 – End: Repeat Rnds 2 and 3 alternating until the bag reaches approximately 9cm in height (or desired height).

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Border

• Final Rnd: Ch 1. Work Reverse sc (Crab Stitch) in each st around the opening. Join and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Name Tag / Sticker

Use the smaller hook (2.0mm – 2.5mm). Make 2 pieces.

• Foundation: Ch 11 (10 base + 1 turning).

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• Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 8 ch. 4 sc in last ch. Working on other side: Sc in next 8 ch. 2 sc in same st as start. Join with sl st.

• Rnd 2: Ch 1. Inc in first 2 sts. Sc in next 8 sts. Inc in next 4 sts. Sc in next 8 sts. Inc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st.

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• Assembly:

  1. Embroider name/letters on one piece.

  2. Place pieces wrong sides together.

  3. Insert hook through both layers and sl st around to join.

  4. At the end, Ch 15 (or desired length) to create a hanging loop. Sl st back to base to secure. Fasten off.

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Wrist Strap

Use the smaller hook.

• Row 1: Ch 2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook.

• Row 2: Turn slightly to find the loop at the base/side of the sc just made. Insert hook, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.

• Row 3: Turn slightly. Insert hook under the two loops on the side. Yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.

• Rows 4+: Repeat Row 3 until strap reaches desired length.

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• Finishing:

  1. Create a sliding knot (adjustable loop) at one end using the yarn tails.

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  2. Attach a lobster clasp to the other end.

  3. Thread the Name Tag onto the strap before securing if desired.

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Assembly & Finishing

1. 1. Zipper: Pin the zipper inside the bag opening. Using a needle and split yarn (one strand), sew the zipper tape securely to the inside edge of the bag.

   2. Decoration: Attach the Cherry applique (pattern not included in this video, refer to creator’s previous tutorial) or other stickers to the front of the bag using glue or sewing.

   3. Strap: Attach the lobster clasp to the D-ring or directly to the side of the bag fabric.

Pattern In UK Terms

Base

• Foundation: Ch 26 (25 base ch + 1 turning ch). (Adjust chain count to reach approx. 19cm width if needed).

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• Rnd 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Dc in next 23 ch. 4 dc in last ch. Working up the other side of the chain: Dc in next 23 ch. 2 dc in the same ch as the first 2 dc. Join with ss to first dc.

Body

• Rnd 1: Ch 1. Working in BLO, dc in each st around. Join with ss.

• Rnd 2: Ch 1. Dc in next st, Spike dc in next st. Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss.

• Rnd 3: Ch 1. Spike dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * to * around. (Work a Spike dc over the normal dc of the previous row, and a normal dc over the Spike dc of the previous row). Join with ss.

• Rnd 4 – End: Repeat Rnds 2 and 3 alternating until the bag reaches approximately 9cm in height (or desired height).

Border

• Final Rnd: Ch 1. Work Reverse dc (Crab Stitch) in each st around the opening. Join and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Name Tag / Sticker

Use the smaller hook (2.0mm – 2.5mm). Make 2 pieces.

• Foundation: Ch 11 (10 base + 1 turning).

• Rnd 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Dc in next 8 ch. 4 dc in last ch. Working on other side: Dc in next 8 ch. 2 dc in same st as start. Join with ss.

• Rnd 2: Ch 1. Inc in first 2 sts. Dc in next 8 sts. Inc in next 4 sts. Dc in next 8 sts. Inc in last 2 sts. Join with ss.

• Assembly:

  1. Embroider name/letters on one piece.

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  2. Place pieces wrong sides together.

  3. Insert hook through both layers and ss around to join.

  4. At the end, Ch 15 (or desired length) to create a hanging loop. Ss back to base to secure. Fasten off.

Wrist Strap

Use the smaller hook.

• Row 1: Ch 2. Dc in 2nd ch from hook.

• Row 2: Turn slightly to find the loop at the base/side of the dc just made. Insert hook, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.

• Row 3: Turn slightly. Insert hook under the two loops on the side. Yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.

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• Rows 4+: Repeat Row 3 until strap reaches desired length.

• Finishing:

  1. Create a sliding knot (adjustable loop) at one end using the yarn tails.

  2. Attach a lobster clasp to the other end.

  3. Thread the Name Tag onto the strap before securing if desired.

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Assembly & Finishing

1. Zipper: Pin the zipper inside the bag opening. Using a needle and split yarn (one strand), sew the zipper tape securely to the inside edge of the bag.

2. Decoration: Attach the Cherry applique (pattern not included in this video, refer to creator’s previous tutorial) or other stickers to the front of the bag using glue or sewing.

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3. Strap: Attach the lobster clasp to the D-ring or directly to the side of the bag fabric.